Victoria Viewpoints: December 23-29, 2023

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  December 23-29, 2023

Globe and Mail 

Police believe BC man's 21 drunk driving convictions most in Canadian history

Truckers in BC call for more training after latest highway overpass strike

Court blocks BC's law restricting drug ur in public places

Warm weather wreaks havoc on some BC ski hills as lack of snow leaves trails barren 

Alleged thief arrested with 34 winter coats on SkyTrain in Vancouver 

Firm faces big losses, licence suspension, after truck hits Highway 99 overapass in BC

Homicide investigation launches after body of 35 year old found in Chilliwack

Three dead in head on crash on BC Interior Highway north of Kamloops

New Year brings new rules on asbestos and injury for some workers in BC

Vancouver food delivery workers stabbed after seizing Facebook Marketplace thief: VPD

Environment Canada is forecasting significant waves for two regions in BC 

Man died in Christmas Day tent fire in downtown Victoria

BC's decriminalization measures prompt new K9 unit at Site C dam construction site 

Victoria Police chief recounts busy Christmas Eve for officers, one hit with vomit

Multiple Christmas Day sailings cancelled as stormy weather set to hit BC coast

Evictions 'catastrophic' for BC Seniors who  lose affordable homes: Seniors  advocate 

CBC

BC Truckers call for more training after latest highway overpass strike 

Man shot dead by Winnipeg police during hostage situation was suspect in death of missing trucker 

Warm weather and minimal snow creates challenges for BC ski hills

BC Supreme Court pauses legislation banning drug consumption in public spaces, citing 'irreparable harm' 

Drunk driver convicted for impaired driving for the 21st time: Abbotsford police

2 BC Children have died from influenza amid rise in cases: BC centre for Disease Control 

Homicide investigation launched after body of 35 year old found in Chilliwack 

Alleged jacket thief arrested in Vancouver with rack of 34 winter coats on Sky Train: transit police 

BC Transportation minister vows 'toughest' fines after truck hits Delta Overpass 

Vancouver Sun 

'Sea Change': All-women tugboat crew makes historic Christmas run up BC coast 

BC man's 21 drunk driving convictions could be most in Canadian history: Police 

BC court blocks new law against public drug use, waring of 'irreparable harm'

First residents move into Vancouver's  'tiny shelter' pilot project 

Two children die from flu-related illnesses in BC, officials warn of increase in respiratory risk 

Surrey looking to turn for city-owned sites into parking lots for big trucks 

Political rivals blast ABC's handling of Vancouver Park board decision. Will voters care?

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Witnesses sought in shooting incident southwest of Duncan 

Prince Harry memoir most borrowed library book of 2023 in  Greater Victoria 

High winds return to Northern Vancouver Island as more heat records fall 

New School District leader has move dup through the ranks 

BC Provincial court judges to receive 28.4% pay increases over four years 

BC regulations for asbestos handling - a first in Canada  - come into effect January 1 

Density can mean more homes, more trees, more parks 

Victoria News

Beloved Greater Victoria bookstore closing its iconic red door forever 

'Egregiously serious': Saanich cop fired for stalking female former partner 

Victoria cop suspended for lying about when they drank wine before driving 

Island Health launches Greater Victoria 2SLGBTQIA liaison nurse program

Victoria extends free downtown bike valet program 

Prince Harry to Matthew Perry, celebrity memoirs top Greater Victoria reads  

Raspberry shakes make earthquakes more than a drill for South Island students 

"$10,000 a year to $20,635" Changes coming for International study permits 

Lab samples could warn of bacteria at Oak Bay beach before polar plunge

    

       

Global          

BC Premier hints at affordability measures for support in 2024

RCMP arrest 2, release vehicle photos in extortion racket targeting BC businesses 

BC Supreme Court blocks public drug use ban

Dentist  sued for performing 4 root canals, 8 crowns, 20 fillings in one day

BC responds to 27 per cent growth for Metro Vancouver social housing queue 

Food delivery worker stabbed while intervening in BC robbery says he'd do it again

Man shot dead by Winnipeg police was person of interest in death of missing BC trucker 

BC issues warning after 2 children die of flu-related illness 

Calls for even stiffer fines, infrastructure upgrades after latest BC overpass strike

2 arrested after gunfire breaks out in Surrey's Guildford neighbourhood

The Tyee            

An Alberta New Year's wish for a working public health system 

Who's going to win and lose in the seabed mining race?

David Eby on Progress made, and work still ahead 

Kevin Falcon says BC United isn't doomed. Here's why?

How Airbnb hosts flex political clout

Canada must recognize anti-homeless violence as a hate crime 

Canada's sea lice limits don't measure up

Midnight at the Furby Call Centre

Northern MP bets his turkey dinner on passenger rail 

             

CHEK TV

'Came out of nowhere': Port Alberni man recounts Christmas Day rockslide on Highway 4

RCMP searching for 3 suspects in Comox Robbery

More weather records fall on Vancouver Island this week 

High winds return to BC's central coast as more heat records fall 

BC Transit offering free rides in Victoria, Nanaimo  on New Year's Eve

Film commissions annual funding sparks passionate debate amongst RDN directors 

Mounties investigate gunshots heard southwest of Duncan on Christmas Eve  

Miscellaneous