Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, October 7-9, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday October 7-9, 2023

Globe and Mail

Canadian universities bet on international students, but global shifts present risks 

BC pares back pilot project with bill to ban illicit drug use in many public spaces 

Sikh independence activists in BC say they were warned by RCMP of threats to their lives 

CBC

Hundreds show up for pro-Palestinian rally in Vancouver 

A shifting electoral map could boost Conservatives in the next election

Report of rifle-wielding men in North Vancouver turned out to be amateur film shoot:  RCMP

'Ancient landslide' forces couple in their 80's out of the Williams Lake home

Provincial decision looms for Cariboo Gold Mine at edge of Wells 

A dozen BC communities surpass daily heat record over Thanksgiving weekend 

4.5 magnitude earthquake  felt in Greater Victoria area 

Campbell River plans to remove tax exemption to 2 non profits for being 'poor neighbours'

Vancouver Sun 

Metro Vancouver Jewish groups plan vigils for those killed in Israel

Vancouver man missing in southern Israel after Hamas attack

Rock, glass, condoms: BC homeowners sue for $83,000 after bad soil destroys lawn 

4.5 earthquake shakes Greater Victoria, Washington State coast 

Union Gospel Mission serves up feelings of community and a ton of turkey

Report of men with body armour, rifles turns out to be film set:  North Vancouver RCMP

Lightning sparked wildfire burning near Chetwynd  

Victoria Times-Colonist 

4.5 earthquake shakes Greater Victoria, Washington state coast on Sunday night 

One dead in single vehicle highway crash in Qualicum Beach

Police incident delays Denman Ferry sailing on Thanksgiving 

BC's newly retired top judge reflects on diversity on the bench, secret trials and high-profile polygamy ruling 

Roadworks on busy stretch of Douglas Street expected to conclude on Tuesday 

Legislature's newest party is causing a lot of mischief and fury

Victoria backs expansion of Strathcona Hotel's liquor licence 

UVic nursing students urge financial relief, seek pay for practicums 

Victoria News

Oak Bay's 'oldest commercial property' selling for $8M - buyers need signed NDA

'Heartbreaking': Changes in Sannich-Victoria bus route slammed by riders 

Vacancy controls rejected as Greater Victoria rents surge between tenancies 

Victoria shaken by 4.2 earthquake with epicentre in Seattle 

Radio host Ed Bain is Victoria's morning smile 

Global

Trans Mountain route change will 'desecrate' sacred site: Secwepemc knowledge keeper 

'It's 2023': BC woman shocked Hullo Ferries doesn't allow motorized wheelchairs 

Record warm Thanksgiving weekend in some BC cities

Wildfire burns about 6km from Chetwynd 

Union Gospel Mission serves thousands of Thanksgiving meals as demand goes up

BC volunteers race to rescue stranded salmon in Fraser Canyon by hand 

Emergency Room at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt temporarily closed 

The Tyee                                       

New Atira CEO cites progress, but safety is still an issue 

'How did we become and underclass in the University?'

Deep into a Human Rights inquiry, BC asks to weigh in 

CHEK TV

Locals react as Israel - Hamas war enters third day

Close back bear encounter on Fanny ay beach captured on camera 

BC Ferry to Denman Island departs late due to 'abusive' customer 

One dead after Thanksgiving crash in Qualicum Beach: RCMP

'Didn't believe it': Disabled Nanaimo woman waiting for Hullo Ferries to allow power wheelchairs 

A dozen BC communities, including Port Hardy, surpass daily heat record 

Miscellaneous