Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, November 2-3, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday-Friday, November 2-3, 2023

Globe and Mail

Safer supply supporters march after arrests of Vancouver drug activists 

Vancouver struggles to put a price on the view 

Elementary school in Surrey set to reopen after fire 

BC Indigenous leaders tell Premier Eby at summit that more doors must open

Taylor Swift to bring Eras tour to Vancouver for three nights in December 2024

B'nai Brith pushing provinces to add Holocaust eduction to their curriculums

CBC

Jewish group calls for Langara instructor to be fired over speech at pro-Palestine rally 

Taylor Swift is coming to Vancouver. Will this be a boon to the city's economy?

Nurse tells BC hearing she's not transphobic, but calls gender identity  'metaphysical nonsene'

BC man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver 

Hundred march in support of safe supply following arrests of 2 Vancouver drug activists 

Community reacts after city approves Little Mountain developer's request to delay social housing

UBC among 4 Canadian universities facing class-acton lawsuits for alleged antisemitic incidents 

Air Canada summoned to Ottawa after multiple incidents involving passengers with wheelchairs 

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond dropped from the Order of Canada 

Metro Vancouver farm teaches dogs how to herd sheep

Saik'uz First Nation calls for help after 2 people disappear in matter of months 

UBC plans to double its non-student population - but residents will have no direct say

Kelowna to build tiny home village in North End neighbourhood for homeless population 

BC, Ottawa, First Nations announce conservation agreement worth $1B

Vancouver Sun 

BC  NDP housing  bill oversight could cost municipalities tens of millions: Mayors 

One year in, Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is as defiant as ever - but admits relationship with province has been tough

Students learning in jackets and gloves in Surrey portables without heat 

UBC students launch lawsuit alleging campus antisemitism spanning decades

Why you shouldn't always believe what you see in architectural renderings 

Vancouver police probe altercation at East Vancouver protest 

Selina Robinson's outspoken leadership against antisemitism has drawn widespread praise 

Political realities blindside BC's chief coroner 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Looming deer slaughter called 'disturbing, terrifying' by Sidney island residents 

Victoria unemployment rate flat, but many struggling as expenses rise 

Air Canada admits it violated disability regulations in case of BC man 

SPCA seizes animals from Ladysmith property

Conservation deal aims to protect 30 percent of BC land by 2030

Report of weapon leads to hold and secure at Oak Bay High School 

Standoff peacefully resolved, man arrested in Comox Valley

Saanich ensures wage parity for union, non-union staff 

Plans approved for 20 storey tower at Pandora and Quadra 

Retired teacher's death spurs push for Nanaimo cell tower

Victoria News

New free food market for those need opens in Victoria 

Greater Victoria charities see soaring demand for food and housing

Victoria to ban sheltering in four more parks

Foundry Victoria expands offerings to serve region's youth

Victoria consignment store sees surge in people dumping COVID-19 clothing 

Oak Bay High placed on hold and secure after report of person twirling a gun

CRD could explore making green bin collection mandatory in all communities 

First Nations grappling with toxic drug crisis need own solutions: BC doctor  

More tears shed as plea made to find 2 more missing on BC's highway of Tears 

BC passes new legislation aimed at preparing for and mitigating emergencies 

UBCM prez warns of 'unintended consequences'  from new housing legislation

First Nations leaders call on BC to truly share the law-making pen

BC United fears new density legislation will jack up housing costs 

Global

Feds look to subsidize BC heat pumps amid carbon tax freeze controversy. 

BC residents rally over landlord's appeal to make them pay for $1M elevator costs 

Mary Ellen Tuprel-Lafond removed from Order of Canada at own request 

Patients left in limbo with only walk in clinches in 2 BC Cities closing

'Im out $30,000': Petition launched by BC landlords says laws favour tenants 

Opponents stage protest as clock ticks down on BC Island deer kill 

'I felt like I was n a MMA fight': Disabled BC man shares horrible Air Canada experience 

Alternative drug now available as Ozempic shortage looms

'Historic; agreement signed to protect more of BC's lands and waters 

Downtown Eastside groups issue urgent plea for homeless ahead of winter

Vancouver  magic mushroom stores reopening after police raid 

Pacific Coastal Airlines to add more flights between Penticton, Vancouver  

More than a dozen Surrey portables still without heat as winter approaches 

The Tyee                                       

It pays to be a man working in the BC Government 

Most British Columbians are way overdue for their COVID boosters 

This lawyer paid for spying on a judge. Charges stayed, he's defiant 

When it comes to youth homelessness, 'Depressingly Little' has changed 

BC and Tahltan sign 'historic' mining agreement

Don't thank me for being a tree planter 

The BC Labour Federation launches a campaign to back gig drivers 

Danielle Smith's Dangerous clean energy fantasies 

Why Sustainable Housing is key for a resilient future

Kevin Falcon is ready to axe the carbon tax 

Saskatchewan joins Alberta in backing Government Law Breaking 

CHEK TV

'We're stuck': Courtenay man and dog escape close call after being picked dup by recycling truck 

City of Nanaimo funds one warming centre for this coming winter 

BC signs historic $1B agreement to protect lands and waters 

Nanaimo port expansion floats potential solutions for Vancouver Island supply chain woes 

BC Labour Federation launches campaign to back gig drivers 

Man wanted on six warrants arrested after standoff in Courtenay 

Wind Warning issued for North Vancouver Island

Miscellaneous