Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday-Friday, October 5-6, 2023

Globe and Mail

Fiery head on crash between two tractor trailers kills driver in BC

Looking back on the Vancouver riot, when social media took public shaming to new heights

Three killed in small plane crash near Chilliwack airport 

BC builders say GST removal will spur rental projects 

More supports needed to address homelessness, BC Government says after survey 

BC COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58 percent in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike  

Victoria nabs a spot on Condé Nast list of world's best cities

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

CBC

Most of BC will be roasting alongside the turkey this Thanksgiving weekend, forecast says 

3 people dead after plane crash at Chilliwack: RCMP

Sobering centre opens in Prince George, years after Gitxsan man died of alcohol poisoning in police custody 

BC Conservative Party's messaging over teen book draws criticism 

Grizzly bear family returns to Nelson after attempted relocation 

Legislation coming soon to speed up Surrey's policing transition: BC Public Safety Minister. 

Highway 1 cash confirmed as fatal head on collision: RCMP

Travelling for Thanksgiving? Expect delays as thousands plan long weekend getaways

Need a reminder of food inflation? Look no further than your Thanksgiving dinner 

COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in BC as number of infections, deaths also spike

Nearly 2 years after destroying encampment, City of Prince George settles claims of some former residents 

Victoria named the best in the world in Conde Nast's Readers' Choice Awards

BC, Ottawa officials applaud decision on US softwood lumber duties 

Sluggish, confusing disaster relief programs Arne't just a BC problem, experts say 

Vancouver Sun 

Vancouver integrity commissioner raps councillor for 'disrespectful' online comments 

Three dead after plane crashes near Chilliwack airport 

Falcon better hope bad poll figures a result of his party's changing its name 

The high price of parking in a housing crisis: $195,000 for a stall in Whistler 

COVID-19: BC hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks as infections and deaths spike 

BC's Police services director scolds Surrey mayor for dragging heels on police transition 

Vancouver council approves a review of city's protected view corridors 

Vancouver to explore pre-fab daycares with staff housing on public land 

BC finally takes action on open drug use 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

More than 9,000 expected to take part in Royal Victoria Marathon events this weekend 

Cassidy Market fire leaves dream in ashes 

Island Health adding around the clock midwife service at Victoria General 

Bear encounters increasing as populations grow, drought continues 

Public hearing ordered into Christmas Day Victoria  police fatal shooting

Vic West Park campers get reprieve as council awaits sheltering report 

BC expanding areas where open drug use is banned 

Capital region gets "D' for housing in latest Vital Signs Survey

Wisdom of imposing fines on BC Ferries questioned 

More financial bailouts are likely for BC Ferries

Victoria News

Pocketbook issues lead to worsening grade in Victoria's Vital Signs report 

Camosun College offering 18 tuition-free spots in professional cook program

'Disturbing' sign at Williams Lake ER sparks debate in legislature, investigation 

Greater Victoria Police Foundation launches to foster community mentorship 

Cops for Cancer raises more than $1M with 2023 Tour de Rock

VicPD officer faces 'abuse of authority' allegation over woman's 2019 death 

Global

New claims of unsafe working conditions hurled at Atira, embattled BC housing provider 

Top RCMP officials speak on /Surrey police transition 

Surrey Board of Trade worried about taxes in 2024 as city pays for 2 police forces 

As overdose crisis continues, BC to ban hard drug use in front of businesses, on beaches 

BC Premier David Eby's NDP leads in voting intentions: survey

Vancouver Council votes to review 'view cones' amid housing crisis

The Tyee                                       

BC's Poverty reduction plan is leaving behind the most vulnerable   

A catastrophe with 'No sense of Crisis'

BC's 'one size fits all' approach ins't creating fair outcomes for Disaster evacuees 

Why two new docs on Vancouver and Toronto are turning heads

Ken Sim tried to stop a councillor from talking. Will it happen again?

As Edmonton fights sprawl, will vulnerable residents suffer?

How ramping up drug testing could save lives

This Alberta insider gives you the edge 

What happened when two Mounties met at a White Spot 

CHEK TV

Tour de Rock surpasses 2023 fundraising goal 

Critics say prime Cowichan farm land should not be returned to marsh 

Relaunch of Greater Victoria Police Foundation focuses on relationships   

Council motion labels Campbell River Art Gallery 'bad neighbour'

On-staff midwives to provide maternity care at Victoria General Hospital

Oak Bay and Saanich agree to renew fire dispatch contract 

GoFundMe launched for Cassidy Farm Market destroyed in fire 

Miscellaneous