Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, October 19-20, 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 19-20, 2023

Globe and Mail

Canadian Energy Regulator approved Trans Mountain Pipeline route change over delay concerns 

Most gateway cities are prone to wildly unstable housing, but three is one place that's figured it out

Health experts say pandemic isolation contributed to spike in BC overdose deaths 

Tentative deal ends job action by teaching support staff at Simon Fraser University 

CBC

New research offers clues to what causes Lon COVID- fuelling hope for eventual treatments 

Here's what you need to know about booking your next COVID-19 vaccine in BC

Potential building collapse closes stretch of Main Street during Friday rush hour

Richmond rejects proposed TransLink expansion

These short-term rental owners followed all the regulations. Now the province is changing the rules 

Workers at 2 BC Long-term care homes walk off the job after 2 years without a deal 

New long term care facility with more than 300 beds coming to Nanaimo 

Port Coquitlam's mayor says he will force a council revote on rejected daycare proposal

Vancouver Sun 

Six months after DTES tents cleared, streets are cleaner, but problems just dispersed

How BC will police new proposed short term rental regulations 

More calls to dump Children's Minister, but Premier not ready

Dunbar neighbours cite concerns, but city approves rezoning for five-storey rental apartment 

Talks break down between Metro Vancouver and unionized workers 

Last printed Kamloops newspaper shuts down after 35 years 

Bricks falling off Vancouver building shuts down northbound lanes of Main near Terminal

Auditor General probing years long delays in rebuilding Lytton

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC Ferries withdraws application for streamlined check-in process

$286M.  306 bed long term care facility planned for Nanaimo area

Wolf dog hybrid on the loose near Parksville 

Inquest set into police shooting death in Qualicum Beach 

Police cleared in fatal car crash in Campbell River 

Crofton paper mill won't resume operations until end of November at earliest: owners 

Victoria council denies appeal of decision not to approve short term rental licence 

Victoria News

'Very hurt': New Airbnb restrictions spark backlash from Victoria landlords 

Video shows 'mind numbingly bad' commute from Saanich to Colwood 

Half of BC's care aides say they'll likely quit amid shortages: survey

Island DQ fed up with 'countless thefts, threats of violence, drug abuse'

First in BC: On call firefighters sign collective agreement

Another month for curtailment of Crofton mill paper operations 

Dean resignation calls relaunched for BC foster care failures

Food Banks BC sees 'notable' increase in food bank use on campuses 

BC's farmers, ranchers receive up to $7 million in wildfire, drought relief 

BC pledges more support for crime victims, their families and witnesses 

Global

Ottawa launches BC Port Strike review seeking 'stability' for future

What role is archeology playing in the slow pace to rebuild Lytton?

Mayor breathes second life into rejected Port Coquitlam daycare

Surrey makes pitch to get Metro Vancouver's first Bus Rapid Transit line 

Vancouver Council approves wine sales in grocery stores that meet requirements 

BC Premier sends Trudeau letter asking for CEBA repayment extension. 

Countdown begins with 1 year to next BC provincial election 

Port Moody council 'grills' developer over proposed tower with fast food drive-thru

Dignified focus needed for BC toxic drug crisis, doctors says 

The Tyee                                       

BC's new Political map: The Right Starkly split 

BC Untied, Greens call for Children's Minister to resign after damning audit 

Why the Canadian Citizenship Test Offers a troubling road map for newcomers.  

Making it easier to talk about drinking too much

Pharmacare's Big moment is here. The deciding factor is political will 

'Fire Weather' Author John Valiant : What I told Parliament 

The cost of falling behind: Inside BC's lack of Speech Pathologists

Here's a quick way the BC Government can reduce poverty

CHEK TV

'A tragedy': Sidney family being kicked out of subsidized housing after mother dies 

Students and hospital staff train for mass casualty event at Vic General  

Wolf dog attacks 2 dogs near Parksville after 'being dumped' in wild

Police watchdog clears Campbell River RCP after woman dies in fatal crash 

70. people still out of work after Crofton mill curtailment extended 

BC and Washington state to collaborate on flood risk and salmon habitat initiative 

Comox Valley issues 'urgent call' for extreme weather shelter space  

Miscellaneous