Victoria Viewpoints: January 6-8, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   January 6-8, 2024

Globe and Mail 

First major snow of the year arriving in much of southern British Columbia 

BC study details increasing complexity of hospital patient's needs 

Environment Canada warns heavy snow expected for coastal BC

Man shot in Coquitlam over weekend dies of his injuries 

CBC

Trial of prominent Wet'suwet'en leader and land defenders begins  

Advocates call for tiny homes in Vancouver's CRAB Park

Heavy snow and wind warnings in place across coastal, inland BC

BC wants unified truck safety system after spate of overpass crashes reveals gaps 

Aritzia wins dismissal of lawsuit over hot-pink sculptures 

Commuters brace for impact of transit workers' strike in Metro Vancouver

Man who repeatedly stabbed stranger in park 10 years ago ordered detained in psychiatric hospital 

BC search and rescue leaders allege bullying and misuse of authority by ministry 

New study investigates threat. of 'watermelon snow' to mountain glaciers

Prince George mayor to report monthly expenses after documents revealed overspending on travel and meals 

Former president of Northern BC pride organization charged with committing child sex crimes

Patients in BC hospitals are having more complex medical needs, study finds 

Police officer, suspect injured after armed carjacking in Surrey: RCMP

Merritt considers charging stores to get their recovered shopping carts back

1 person confirmed dead after helicopter crashes east of Revelstoke 

Vancouver Sun 

NDP's promised rental protection plan slow to bear fruit 

Heavy snow, winds and rain sweep southern British Columbia 

Co-owner of $3M Vancouver home says living there is 'unbearable wants court to order sale

BC United seeks cellphone ban in all schools, but others say let schools decide

Dog may have been thrown to its death from Vancouver building: Police 

Coquihalla Highway advisory issued as major snowfall due to hit BC Interior 

Three charged after car stolen at gunpoint in Surrey crashes with RCMP vehicle 

Will BC create a money laundering investigation unit? There's no answer yet

This is the future - Six home complexes coming soon to a side street near you 

How University research helps combat forest fires and climate change 

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Significant snow, rain, strong winds in forecast for parts of Island, south BC coast 

Opening of renovated Vic High delayed until March 

BC wants unified truck safety system after spate of overpass crashes reveals gaps 

Tuesday morning sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen cancelled due to storm 

Port Alberni mourns former councillor who died in New Zealand crash 

BC health authority awards multi-million dollar contract to Indigenous led firm for medical gloves  

Some classes moved online after UVic building shuts down for repairs 

Northern mining companies hungry for skilled workers look to Myra Falls and Island 

Victoria News

Victoria High School re-opening delayed due to interior work issues 

Man accused of 2014 Victoria stabbing detained in psychiatric hospital 

Welcome winter: El Niño takes a break as arctic air hits Greater Victoria  

'Threaten violence': Sooke fundraiser says he was bullied, won't do it again 

Greater Victoria cities want new housing, but face critical worker shortage 

BC cantaloupe salmonella class-action lawsuit added to growing list 

Former Port Alberni city councillor dies after car crash overseas

'Clunking': Victoria man suse strate for $12K because elevator is too loud

BC wants Ottawa to close 'semi-truck' sided commercial trucking loophole 

 

   

       

Global          

Cowichan Valley hockey group pushes back against weather shelter at community centre

6 BC search and rescue leaders pen finger-pointing letter to provincial government 

Vancouver police investigate if dog fell our was thrown from DTES window 

Syrian refugee injured by Vancouver police dog launches lawsuit 

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake recorded near Port Hardy

Some Tuesday BC Ferries sailings cancelled, others at risk amid impending storm

Hospitals seeing more patients with increasingly complex medical issues: UBC

BC seeks federal help on overpass crashes, citing jurisdictional challenges 

One dead, one airlifted to hospital after collision on Coquihalla Highway  

The Tyee               

With -30 Weather ahead, Edmonton pushes people from tents 

Don't give up on the electric car dream 

As Alberta pushes private clinics, surgeons allege conflict of interest 

Leslyn Lewis is testing us

    

            

CHEK TV     

Victoria employee who decapitated killed cougar fired

Some Island residents see snow Monday; everyone will be frigid by Friday 

North Saanich dog owners concerned proposed pickleball courts could replace popular off-leash park 

Time for CRD to reassess use of bollards on bike trails, say advocate and cit councillor 

4 sailing cancelled on Swartz Bay/Tsawwassen route Tuesday due to weather forecast: BC Ferries 

Campbell River activates warming centre Wednesday night as temperatures dip 

Vic High reopening delayed due 'interior work' delay 

BC wants unified truck safety system after spate of overpass crashes reveals gaps 

Miscellaneous