Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 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 23-24, 2023

Globe and Mail 

Union says deal with Vancouver police will make officers highest paid in Canada 

Survey says 75% of BC's jobs in next decade will need post-secondary education

City of Penticton lifts evacuation order for homes threatened by precarious rock

BC energy minister's dropped memo ends up in hands of Opposition BC United

In Vancouver, Jewish and Palestinian restaurants try to find a new normal 

CBC

Recall campaign launched to oust BC education minister over SOGI

Vancouver police set to become highest paid officers in Canada under tentative deal, union says 

Vancouver lawyer disbarred after misappropriating $62K from vulnerable client

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

Semi driver has truck impounded, licence suspended after refusing breathalyzer near Kamloops, say RCMP 

"I (heart) Hamas' stickers at UBC have resulted in threats against racialized students 

Abbotsford shelters already full before December 

Edward English, notorious Mount Cashel abuser, arrested by Vancouver police 

Rogers Sugar asks for mediation to help bring end to Vancouver strike 

Province wants to seize 10 properties belonging to alleged drug trafficker in Prince George 

BC to push forward encampment injunction changes despite backlash from municipalities, says housing minister

Penticton lifts evacuation order for homes threatened by precarious rock

Vancouver Sun 

Online Shopping 'takes a bite' but Metro Vancouver malls were busy on Black Friday

Skyrocketing price of baby formula leaves BC parents struggling to feed newborns 

After 20 years, Surrey couple puts on Christmas lights display for the last time 

Accused $1.3 billion BC financial fraudster fights penalties in long drawn out legal battles 

Green's Olsen sinks his teeth in to BC NDP secrecy 

Dropped memo highlights BC NDP thinking on growing carbon tax backlash

Union says tentative deal with Vancouver police would make officers highest paid in Canada 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

70 Crofton paper workers face at least another three-month closure 

RCMP delaying investigation into unit that polices BC resource protests: watchdog 

Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 14 year old girl 

Outpatient health care one of growth areas for jobs in Island region 

Shelter legislation paused while province consults with local governments

Only conservation officers equipped with tranquilizer guns, police say after cougar killed 

Victoria councillor asks for signature to be removed from controversial letter 

Victoria city council clear path for 174 rental unit Gorge development 

BC minister's memo on 'big and shiny' affordability plan lands in Opposition hands  

Heavy Police presence in Sidney for arrest

If we act now, we can avert a crisis in long-term care 

Condemning Councillor Susan Kim's endorsement of open letter 

Victoria News

Greater Victoria housing insecurity helps lead to child abuse: UVic expert  

Victoria Councillor issues new apology for letter doubting Hamas sexual violence 

Saanich breaks ground on new fire station as costs skyrocket to $44M

Most of BC's new jobs will need post-secondary training: labour outlook 

Housing crisis brought home to Lake Cowichan's council 

Petition to recall BC education minister approved by Elections BC 

Curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill extended 90 days 

Prince Rupert councillor accused of assault by former partner, called to resign 

BC city decides below-code homeless shelter better than no shelter at all 

Influx of workers expected to fill job shortfalls in most areas of BC

Democracy 'teetering' in BC due to NDP's mad rush of legislation: Olsen

         

Global          

New VPD contract could affect pay in other police forces 

BC lays out roadmap for million job openings forecast in next decade 

Draft policy could be a game-changer for BC old growth protection, conservationist says 

BC minister's 'big and shiny' memo ends up in Opposition's hands

BC woman pens letter to Adrian Dix after receiving 'live-saving' cancer treatment in US

Vancouver Council to debate plan to improve, replace SRO stock

Union of BC Municipalities asks provincial government to pull homeless bill 

First phase of TransLink's mega expansion plan approved by mayor's council  

 The Tyee           

The 10 chilling laws of Pandemics

How Vancouver's Little Mountain Could be a model for affordable housing  

Climate Crisis? What Climate Crisis?

BC Updates its Opioid Use Disorder Treatment guidelines  

Pandemic report, or Conservative Campaign propaganda?

Vancouver's Pay Boost for Unionized Staff increases budget pressures 

BC Greens Call for more accountability for Child Welfare services

             

CHEK TV

Residents smoking fentanyl creates issues at Victoria housing facility 

'Couldn't come at a better time': BC pledges $10.5 million for continuing beach clean ups 

Nanaimo allowing some shelters to remain open even if they're not up to code 

Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 14 year old girl 

Greater Victoria hotel wins two national awards 

Miscellaneous