Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, November 14/15, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday-Wednesday, November 14/15, 2023

Globe and Mail 

Eight cases of salmonella linked to imported cantaloupes in BC

Ryan Reynolds becomes newest member of Order of British Columbia 

Historic wreckage of plane discovered near Kamloops 

Helpline and funding for groups to combat hate-motivated violence in BC

Notorious clubhouse owned by Nanaimo Hells Angels being demolished, Farnworth says 

The unmentioned costs of building thousands of new homes. Who pays for it?

BC man ordered to pay $450,000 over 2019 wildfire triggered by debris burn 

Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project allowed to resume work in BC wetland area 

Wanted Sex Offender Randall Hopley arrested in Vancouver, police say

CBC

Salmonella outbreak linked to imported cantaloupes confirmed in BC

Protesters confront Trudeau in Vancouver, call for ceasefire in  Israel-Hamas war

Province's anti-hate measures underwhelming, says BC's human rights commissioner  

Vancouver council rejects motion that sought to add more housing to Shaughnessy neighbourhood 

Randall Hopley was standing at police station door when arrested, Vancouver police say

New developments in 2 Vancouver areas will not have minimum parking requirements staring January 1 

Historic wreckage of plane discovered near Kamloops: RCMP

How a US river swelled catastrophic floods in BC - and why little can be done to stop it happening again  

BC Ferries wants the public's help to envision its future 

Making highways resilient to extreme weather is the 'new normal' BC Transport minister says 

College of Family Physicians backs down on 3rd year of training amid outcry 

Kamloops hospital struggles with doctor shortage 

Vancouver Sun 

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has his eye on Vancouver real estate as he accepts Order of BC

BC Hydro postponed filling Site C reservoir for another year 

Vancouver residents fed up with overnight parties at Yaletown park, but park board stays the course 

Chinese professor alleges discrimination at Langara College over course, instructor cuts 

Thousands of Christmas tree seedlings lost in BC drought 

Three BC Islands that cost less than the average Greater Vancouver house are for sale 

Vancouver votes against more housing density in Shaughnessy neighbourhood  

Two arrested for assaulting VPD officers during CRAB Park tent removals 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Port Renfrew area beach returned to Pacheedaht First Nation 

Helpline and funding for groups to combat hate-motivated violence in BC

Gulf Islands man reported missing has been located: RCMP 

Drivers carrying loaded firearms ticketed in hunting-compliance checks 

Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal says BC transportation minister 

Former Hells Angels Clubhouse in Nanaimo demolished, land  eyed for housing 

Police seek witnesses after woman dragged into wooded area in Ladysmith 

Police investigate suspicious fire at Freemason's Lodge in Mill Bay

Times Colonist honoured at 2023 Webster Awards for journalism excellence 

Victoria News

'Damn shoebox' Saanich 'micro' unit charges full rent for just 200 square feet 

Langford has third most shopping centre vacancy after Saanich, Victoria  

Boardwalk on the way for popular Oak Bay Park 

Report raises alarm over how courts granted Victoria encampment injunctions  

New law recognizing foreign-traded professionals passes in BC Legislature 

BC to help victims of hate crimes with $2.4 million: Premier Eby

'Real costs' of climate change outweigh costs of BC fighting it: Heyman 

'Bigger, stronger, better': climate-ready Coquihalla repairs complete 

Support for BC;s carbon tax fading poll shows 

Global          

'Having a badge, gun isn't necessarily the answer: Langley RCMP standoff response questioned 

'I want some reassurance': 6th sinkhole hits Langley property near TMX pipeline construction 

'Deadpool' star Ryan Reynolds inducted into Order of British Columbia 

Video captures arrest of man accused of trying to disarm Burnaby RCMP officer 

BC launching grant fund, help line for targets of hate and racism

Vancouver axes parking minimums for projects in West End Broadway zone 

Rick Hansen reflects on 5 years since his rehabilitation journey began 

Seized Nanaimo Hells Angels clubhouse to be demolished Wednesday: Minister 

Park Ranger, police officer assaulted in clean up at CRAB Park, Police say

BC Announces all repairs on Coquihalla Highway finished from 2021 flood 

Vancouver housing motions to be heard at Council, including Shaughnessy density proposal 

Global BC wins Websters for news reporting, excellence in health and community impact 

The Tyee           

How to balance free expression with protection from harm?

Amanda Follett Hosgood wins a Webster Award 

Building the future with wood 

Hollywood North hits tough times 

The Tyee's 'What Works' are business pages for the Bioregion 

A guaranteed income? Alberta shows the need 

How a Vancouver restaurant raised thousands for aid in Gaza 

Should Emily Carr have a room of her own

For Waubgeshig Rice, Grim Hope Burns Bright 

  

                       

CHEK TV

Feds give back stewardship of territory taken from Pacheedaht First Nation in 1980's 

Asteroids named after Saanich Peninsula residents 

Atmospheric rivers from 2021 leave their mark in BC two years latter 

'A surfers' paradise': Tofino makes list of best small towns in Canada 

BC demolishes former Hells Angels Clubhouse in Nanaimo 

'Suspicious' fire damages nearly century old lodge in Mill Bay: RCMP 

Highways prepared for extreme weather 'new normal; says BC Transportation Minister 

Miscellaneous