Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, October 10-11, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday-Wednesday, October 10-11, 2023

Globe and Mail

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus on more homes 

BC First Nation 'furious' after federal government rejects order to protect owls 

Conservationists raise concerns over BC's proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Planned BC gold mine near Quesnel passes environmental assessment 

Flu, COVID-19 immunization campaign kicks off in BC as vaccines arrive at pharmacies 

BC First province to sign individual health deal with Ottawa, worth $1.2 billion 

CBC

BC becomes first province to sign individual health deal with feds, worth $1.2 billion

Conservationists worry BC's draft plan for Grizzly bear management could bring back trophy hunting 

Construction workers call on BC to make flush toilets mandatory on job sites

Coyote killed after attacking unhoused people in Prince George 

BC Green Party celebrates 40 years, looks ahead to next provincial election 

Hundreds sign petition opposed to industrial barge berth a popular Fraser River park 

Vancouver Mayor pushes into Burnaby style development around several Sky Train stations in the city

Merritt Mayor plans to cut payments to province as city hospital's ER closes for 16th time this year 

Huu-ay-aht First Nations mark completion of road to Bamfield on Vancouver Island 

Changes to caretaker provisions in BC eviction laws needed, tenants rights lawyer says 

BC MPs, MLAs and city councillors voice support for Israel at Vancouver rally 

Black Bear walks into a gas station bar, takes a pack of gummy bears and leaves

Flu, COVID immunization campaign kicks off in BC as vaccines arrive at pharmacies 

Vancouver Sun 

Vancouver Mayor Sim and ABC majority pledge housing action 

New utilities board boss has record of independence, but NDP demands are clear 

Vancouver rejects year round Comox Street school street program 

Two Canadians rescued by US Coast Guard off Washington coast 

BC's last spotted owl faces uncertain future 

BC Announces new housing options for pregnant women struggling with addiction 

Who will pay is the key question behind Surrey's policing spat 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Youth arrested after fire set in washroom of Spirit of British Columbia ferry 

COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long term care vaccinations started 

Pedestrian injured in hit and run at Jutland Cecelia intersection 

Nine vehicles damaged by vandals in Langford 

Suspicious Oak Bay car fire damages two adjacent vehicles 

Amid growing demand in BC, electricity production fell in July 

Campbell River Art Gallery officials aim to speak at Council after tax exemption  

Campbell River Mountie who shot and killed man armed with pellet pistol was justified: IIO 

Upgrades completed on Bamfield Road , site of 2019 UVic bus crash

BC developing digital building permits tool to speed up construction 

Victoria News

 'Pretty much screwed': Saanich tenant slams lack of pet-friendly rentals 

Victoria eyes coming at Conference Centre to reduce lineup waits 

Pedestrian injured by hit and run driver in marked Victoria crosswalk 

Cost of Sidney public washroom balloons to $810K - double original budget 

Teenager arrested after fire set in washroom on BC Ferries ship

New BC government fund tries to rebuild image of construction industry

'Blockbuster drugs' on the horizon thanks to new money from BC government 

Falcon 'not concerned' about poll showing BC United trailing Conservatives 

Global

 BC First Nation 'furious' after Ottawa scrubs plan to protect spotted owl

Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahmoo First Nation's land 

Vancouver mayor outlines plan to address city's hosing crisis  

BC becomes first province to sign health deal with federal government, worth $1.2 billion

BC Construction union calls for province to mandate flush toilets on job sites 

BCTF, teachers call for end to Foundation Skills Assessment for grades  4 and 7

Neighbours rally against proposed biofuel plant on Semiahomoo First Nation land 

City moves to clear tents from portion of Vancouver's CRAB Park

Teenager arrested for allegedly starting fire in BC Ferries bathroom 

The Tyee                                       

Sims wins second conduct complaint against Councillor  

Renewable Energy is no threat to Alberta Farming. The Facts 

When losing a roommate means losing your apartment 

TikTok's awkward dance with Canadian Journalism  

What you need to know about COVID-19 this fall 

Please Advise: Did Trudeau ruin our Turkey Dinner?

100 cops, not even 10 nurses 

When is a killed Alberta Coal Mine Really Dead?

CHEK TV

'Visual pollution': Two capital region councillors want to ban municipal complain signs 

BC Transit route change leaves Gorge residents 'disappointed' 

BC Green Party marks 40 years as a political force in the province

Massive semi-submersible cargo ship docks near Victoria 

Sidney public washroom project doubles in price to $810K

Parks Canada confirms second death at Vancouver island National Park

Miscellaneous

'New wave of building' in Vancouver comes as mayor makes plans to focus. on more homes