Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, January 20-22, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for     Saturday-Monday, January 20-22, 2024

Globe and Mail 

Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits 

Metro Vancouver issues air quality bulletin after noxious smell triggers complaints 

Food industry groups object to proposed BC chicken price increase 

Union and Translink trade barbs as Metro Vancouver bus strike hits 300,000 commuters 

Union warns SkyTrain could shut down too as deadline for Vancouver bus strike looms

CBC

3 dead, 4 in critical condition after heli-skiing crash north of Terrace 

Ride-sharing prices spike, taxis in high demand as bus strike hits Metro Vancouver 

Zipair's  budget Vancouver-Tokyo flights are nearly sold out for March 

West Fraser Timber to permanently shutter sawmill in Fraser Lake, cutting 175 jobs

This woman is offering free lifts to strangers during the Metro Vancouver transit strike

Coroner's inquest told of chained door, 'noway out' during fatal Vancouver SRO fire 

Police watchdog orders review in case of New West officer who sexually harassed colleagues 

Activist investor calls for board overhaul at Parkland Corp. in wake of resignation   

Buses halted in Metro Vancouver as transit workers go on strike 

Families of missing people in Dawson Creek fear the worst as gang violence spikes 

Vancouver Sun 

Three dead, four in critical condition after ski-helicopter crashes in Northern BC

No buses or SeaBus on Tuesday, wage demand too costly ...

Metro Vancouver transit strike forcing people to choose: Pay more to get where you're going or stay home 

How the Metro Vancouver transit strike could affect you  (even if you don't take the bus)

Lethal Exports: BC gangsters at the centre of global drug trade 

The 'most diverse' military regiment in Canada is in Vancouver 

Metro Vancouver says stench from Burnaby refinery didn't breach air quality limits 

'Revolving door at the court house': How a BC man racked up 21 impaired driving convictions  

David Eby's journey from activist to BC Premier 

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Too early to predict impact of cap on international student program, say Island schools

Cowichan-area homeowners must fill out vacancy tax forms this year 

Tent fire in park leads to action from District of Sooke 

Tahsis expects to hold byelection to replace councillor this spring 

Sooke's Whiffing Spit reopens after Monday closure for clean up 

Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again 

Saanich launches online engagement tools, including one for budget 

Spill from heating-oil tank being diverted from Gorge Waterway

Private MRI clinic unable to open at Hillside mall after accreditation denied 

Colwood council explores opening non-profit medical clinic with partners 

Victoria News

Man at large may be providing dental work unlicensed: Saanich Police 

Gorge waterway oil leak contained, traced to nearby home 

Sooke homeless camp sparks fear with another park fire 

Grant to help Saanich's Swan Lake sanctuary restore salmon habitants 

No one should sleep outside n bone-chilling temperatures 

Ski adventure helicopter crashes in northwest BC

Ellis Ross leaves BC United to run for federal Conservatives 

BC is prepared to appoint special mediator in transit strike 

Closeness of BC election to US election 'likely' to lead to more false news 

   

       

Global          

Three people dead in heli ski crash norther of Terrace 

BC health minister responds to allegations of 'patient dumping' from hospitals 

BC considers 'special mediator' for transit strike as thousands impacted by stoppage 

'Horrific': Patient dumping alleged at Second BC hospital

New Westminster mayor defends trip to climate summit in Dubai 

Burnaby  woman drives the wrong way on North Vancouver highway, fails breath test 

BC says no tuition hikes for domestic students to offset international student cap 

Police watchdog wants review of BC's officers punishment for alleged sexual advances 

'Chains on the door': Coroner's inquest into Gastown SRO fire death begins 

BC officials warn of uptick in winter carbon monoxide poisonings 

Transit Strike: Company trying to 'bully' it's way to deal says union

Uber Canada says it's capping surge pricing during Metro Vancouver transit strike 

Putrid smell triggers complaints then warnings in Metro Vancouver  

 The Tyee       

     

Postcard from Germany's Anti-Fascist Rallies 

The Winters Hotel Fire inquest starts today. Families are hoping for answers 

Chewing on solutions to BC's Dental shortage 

                              

CHEK TV     

New cap on international students a 'blunt instrument' says Royal Roads President 

'Begging for help': Victoria  woman alleges hospital security is dumping patients at bus stops 

'I haven't been able to sleep': Courtnay residents on edge after rash of arson s behind homes 

BC wide warrant issued for man previously arrested for pretending to be dental hygienist 

Help build the budget. Saanich launches online engagement tool for public budget input 

Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services for public input on new action plan 

Miscellaneous