Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, October 17-18, 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 17-18, 2023

Globe and Mail

BC Man who killed his pregnant wife in 2006 is granted full parole

RCMP say 12 year old killed while biking to school in Pitt Meadows

First atmospheric river of fall deluges parts of BC's south coast, southern interior 

BC moves to clamp down on short-term rentals 

BC Premier says spat over Surrey police force 'no longer up for discussion'

CBC

Lytton residents say archaeology  work the latest roadblock to rebuilding efforts 

Black bear earring take-out in video prompts investigation conservation officers 

BC Ferries faces criticism after more cancelled sailings 

How 9 people  at a public hearing stopped a new child-care centre in Port Coquitlam 

12 year old riding bike to school killed in crash with recycling truck 

Water main crisis puts Prince Rupert under boil water notice 

Newspaper editor says 'perfect storm of calamities' led to closure  

Port Coquitlam community mourns loss of school to fire

BC man who killed pregnant wife in 2006 granted full parole 

Vancouver pedestrians will soon be able to 'scramble' in all directions across busy downtown intersection 

Vancouver Sun 

David Eby has lined twice on Surrey police transition 

Vancouver condo complex resembles a hotel during morning Airbnb rush

'I just hope my investment doesn't come crashing down on me': BC Airbnb owner responded to propsoed crackdown 

Man jailed for five years after savage beating of woman with a disability  

Pickleball player tips on tennis net on Vancouver court, sues city for injuries 

Ravi Khalon's message to Airbnb hosts - find another way to make money 

Upzone everting suggests developer who change Vancouver forever 

IHIT officer testifies to obtaining DNA of man accused in BC murder 

London Drugs not closing downtown Vancouver store despite social media rumour, says president 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

New short term rentals in BC put investment and retirement plans into disarray 

Fatal overdose in Nanaimo now believed to be homicide, say police

Heavy rain prompts travel advisory for Highway 4 around Cameron Bluffs 

Ferry out for repair brought back into service early on Swartz Bay - Tsawwassen route 

Bureaucrats' rejection of power-generation plan to coast taxpayers $10 million

Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Shake Out earthquake drill at 10:19 AM Thursday, preceded by a 4.9 reminder 

Esquimalt to set public hearing for 119 unit apartment complex 

Saanich gives thumbs up to 14 townhouse project near Shelbourne 

Homeowners seek permission to build pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen on agricultural land 

Sannich rejects idea of only allowing small signs in elections, banning cheering stations  

Sannich council to nix requirement that speakers publicly reveal their addresses 

View Royal recovery centre gets $4M boost; women's centre could be coming  

Victoria News

Crew issues cancels BC Ferries sailings between Greater Victoria, Tsawwassen

Repeated cancellations blow BC Ferries into rough political waters  

Interior Health's ex-top doctor got $300K salary for year amid child sex crimes 

BC political parties denounce Hamas in Legislature 

In demand harm reduction suppliers coming  24/7 outside 3 Island hospitals  

Global

Lytton mayor says archeology slowing rebuild as residents protest delays

Executive says London Drugs  is not closing Vancouver store

Organizers say Langley holiday lights display in jeopardy 

BC MLA and former Mountie speaks out amid new female police officer class action suit 

Will BC's restrictions around short-term rentals mean less travel opportunities? 

Full parole granted for BC man who murdered pregnant wife, burned her body 

BC Ferries pulls vessel back to serve e early after crew-shortage cancellations 

Half of BC care aides 'likely' to leave jobs: Union survey 

'Everywhere' Violent shoplifting plaguing popular BC retailer   

Advocates sound the alarm at growing number homeless seniors in Metro Vancouver

The Tyee                                       

Elizabeth May: Good riddance to the Impact Assessment Act 

Audit reveals major failures in MCFD Region where Boy died 

Ir can work here: Four local fixes for Affordable housing 

Former clients raise concerns about prominent drug treatment provider 

Defenders of Alberta's Bull Trout say this bridge is illegal 

Preserving the complexity of Sea Life is vital. Where's Canada?

CHEK TV

'It's really depressing and frustrating': North Cowichan liquor store broken into 4 time in 9 days 

BC Ferries cancellations affecting Vancouver Island economy

Central Saanich seeks balance between housing and farming in new agricultural zoning 

Vancouver Island woman not licensed midwife, BCCNM warns 

Environmental group challenges federal action on protecting endangered spotted owl 

Miscellaneous