Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, September 30-October 2, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, September 30-October 2, 2023

Globe and Mail

In colourful ruling, BC judge decries bylaw governing backyard fowl

Released again into homeless shelter, then charged for probation breach, chronic offender express gaps in BC's corrections system

BC, Alberta prepare for another season of respiratory illnesses

CBC

This BC landlord was shocked to find his rental suite listed on Airbnb, Now he wants stricter regulations 

Fire damages 5 businesses, 4 homes in Kerrisdale area of Vancouver

Group protests cull of Granville Island rabbits

BC Tory leader defends post that appeared to liken teaching of sexuality and gender to residential schools 

Driver with learner's licence caught speeding at 199 km/h on North Vancouver stretch of Highway 1 

Metro Vancouver workers officially in strike position, pickets to follow

As smoking toxic drugs kills in record numbers, BC coroner calls for supervised inhalation sites 

BC transport company back on the road after being slapped with 'strongest deterrent' from overpass collision

Winter tires required on most BC highways starting Oct 1

Cities in northeast BC embrace  'urban reserve' partnership with First Nations

Vancouver Sun 

Four Vancouver businesses gutted by major fire in Kerisdale 

North Vancouver teen caught going nearly 200 km/h on the Upper Levels Highway 

BC man has to pay support for children of man who doused him in lighter fluid 

Nearly 200 kg of opium seized by BC border officials 

Grizzly sow, two older cubs trapped and relocated after moving into Nelson 

Police face inherent danger in carrying out search warrants, experts say 

Winter tires now required on most BC highways 

Major Vancouver labour group changes direction, throws support behind one party 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

UVic mulls creation of new faculty with health-based focus 

Winter tire season begins on Malahat, many other BC highways

Section of Highway 14 reopens after vehicle incident near Jordan River 

South Island Powwow: A Day of celebrating mixed with painful memories 

Pioneer Park in Brentwood Bay gets a new SENĆOTEN name

Green leader Elizabeth May mulls seeking job as Speaker of House of Commons 

Royal Oak Burial Park, resting place for 100,000 marks a century 

Victoria mayor urges province to tackle short-term rentals 

Victoria in search of new community arts hub

Welcome pole to be raised at new wing of Nanaimo elementary school 

Victoria News

'A green milestone': Fortis BC completes pipeline near Victoria landfill

Vancouver Island tourism losing more women each year survey says 

Victoria easing missing middle housing restrictions after little uptake

Oak Bay letter lists roadblocks to meeting minister's housing targets 

'Starry eyed seekers' Greater Victoria UFO chasers study the night skies 

Victoria prepares for the return of ShakeOut earthquake drills 

Nuu-chah-nulth mom calls for policy to help cultivate First Nations culture 

Founder of Orange Shirt Day details her healing journey 

BC Conservative leader compares gender education to residential schools 

Vaccine fatigue: 55% of British Columbians plan to get a COVID shot this fall 

Funeral details revealed for slain BC Mountie 

Global

BC civil liberties group joins case against national security committee secrecy 

BC Conservative leader criticized for comparing parental rights to residential schools 

'Critically important;: BC needs safe places to inhale drugs, coroner says 

'Gutted': Amid rising mortgage rates, BC couple sells home to go back to renting 

Gas prices could drop 21 cents in Metro Vancouver this week 

Metro Vancouver union workers in legal strike position 

'No space for hate' Fleetwood residents rally against racist graffiti 

Squamish Search and Rescue seeking community votes as finalist in Defender Service Awards 

Squamish Nation requests Mount Garibaldi name change to honour Indigenous roots 

Fire rips through businesses in Kerrisdale, leaving 3 people homeless 

BC Bear interactions with people skyrocketing, leading to more deaths 

Sikh leaders from North American meeting in Surrey in wake of killing  

The Tyee                                       

 Firefighters won a sick pay ruling. Vancouver is fighting it

Why residential school deaths are higher than reported 

CHEK TV

Housing advocates say developing on golf courses could address housing crisis 

'Frustrated': Comox Valley man determined to clean up homeless camp for second time 

Ozempic shortage, Pharmacist issues leave Nanaimo diabetic without life-saving medication 

Free BC Ferries rides for emergency responders attending Mountie's funeral 

Wet roads require more stopping time, Drive BC reminds drivers 

Miscellaneous