Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, November 25 -27, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, November 25 -27, 2023

Globe and Mail 

BC mother, stepdad plead guilty to manslaughter in death of six year old Dontay Lucas

Hiker rescued after nine hours stranded on BC's Mount Seymour 

AG blames BC Conservatives after SOGI protest tractor crash 

BC parents warn of 'predator's after sexual extortion suicide of 12 year old son

BC government in court against Pharma companies in bid to certify opioid class action lawsuit 

CBC

IIO investigating Surrey tractor crash that police say was linked to anti-SOGI convoy  

Police link suicide of 12 year old Prince George boy to online sexual extortion 

5 dead, 2 injured in weekend crashes across BC's South Coast 

Hiker rescued after 9 hours stranded in gully on Mt. Seymour 

Some BC property owners 'panicking' following short-term rental legislation: realtors 

Whistler kicks off winter season as locals feel housing crisis 

BC Place Stadium will be Christine Sinclair Place for soccer great's last international match

Mother, Stepfather plead guilty to manslaughter in death of 6 year old boy in Port Alberni 

BC welcomes federal housing dollars, but co-ops disappointed by timeline 

Abbotsford extreme weather centres already over capacity, raising concerns for those left in the cold 

Largest First Nation in BC votes to take authority over child and family services for its members 

Vancouver Sun 

Brothers Keepers gangster Tyrel Nguyen found guilty of two BC murders 

Unprepared BC Finance Minister roasted by reporter 

Lawsuit by buyer at pricey Vancouver tower a sign of uncertain times for condo market 

BC mother, stepdad plead guilty to manslaughter  in death of 6. year old Dontay Lucas 

South Surrey shooting linked to BC Gang conflict: RCMP 

Investigators to probe police actions during SOGI protest tractor crash in Surrey 

Conservative deputy leader calls. Surrey MP 'unhinged' for linking Poilievre and Winnipeg killings 

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Mother, stepfather plead guilty to manslaughter in death of Port Alberni boy, 6

Draft City of Victoria budget includes proposed tax increase of 8.37 per cent 

'Changing the system': Mental health response team manages crises without police involvement 

Grieving  BC parents warn of 'predators' after sextortion suicide of son aged 12

Chinese consul general visits Vancouver Island   

Construction begins on new Cedar Hill Middle School. 

Five people in Island region sickened with cantaloupe-related salmonella 

Saanich group wants pause in herring fishery in Strait of Georgia 

Victoria News

2 old houses headed for new homes as Esquimalt developer calls on recyclers 

Downtown housing opens for people experiencing homelessness in Victoria 

Central Saanich Butchart Gardens set to light up for magic of Christmas 

Port Alberni RCMP issue warning about impaired driving after multiple crashes 

BC United MLA's pitch their climate plans as better value for dollar 

         

Global          

Kelowna businessman selected as new BC United candidate for Kelown-Lake Country-Coldstream 

Minister accuses Surrey officials of pulling out of police transition meetings  

Largest First Nation in BC votes to take over child and family services for its citizens 

12 year old boy in BC dies by suicide in response to online extortion, police say 

BC woman gets surgery in US, says wait times at home could have cost her life 

Police watchdog probes BC tractor crash during anti-SOGI protest 

Crown seeks up to 1 year behind bars for man who sexually assaulted woman in BC park 

Concerns grow over Vancouver island wolf dog after family pet killed 

The Tyee           

Please advise! Will tractors be the next weapon of Mass Destruction?

Police Board dismisses complaint media were denied access to camp clearing 

The Day The Tyee was born I wrote this 

             

CHEK TV

Couple plead guilty to manslaughter in Port Alberni death of  6 year old boy

Hazy outlook for craft breweries on Vancouver Island  

'I was in full body seat in fear'': Abandoned wolf-dog attacks fourth pet near Coombs 

City of Victoria eyes 8.37 tax increase as budget talks begin 

New homes open for those most vulnerable in Victoria 

Seismically safe: New Cedar hill middle school breaks ground

Miscellaneous