Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, January 16-17, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Tuesday-Wednesday, January 16-17, 2024

Globe and Mail 

Gas provider faces fire over BC leak and its 'apocalyptic' stink

Natural gas leak at FortisBC facility fills the air with a strong odour 

Storm brings snow day for some in BC, a brutal blast of winter reality for others 

Eby announces $36 billion plan to expand BC's electricity system 

Wildfires still smouldering in BC spark concerns of 'zombie fires' reigniting in the spring  

BC Ferries picks Netherlands based company to build four more hybrid electric ships  

CBC

Up to 39 cm of snow reported as winter storm blow through southwestern BC 

Haida Gwaii village running low on water as residents leave taps running to avoid frozen pipes 

Flights cancelled, delayed at Vancouver International Airport due to heavy snowfall 

Warnings issued after snow clearing equipment involved  in 2 highway incidents in BC Interior 

Why Metro Vancouver traffic struggles with small amounts of snow 

Vancouver Island snow fall shutters schools, knocks out power and hampers transit 

Vancouver mayor's budget task force proposes 'potentially divesting' some city assets 

RCMP  officers mocked people being arrested at Wet'suwet'en blocked as 'orcs' and 'ogre'

Abbotsford trucking company suspended after oversized load narrowly misses striking Burnaby overpass 

BC premier announces $26B plan to expand electricity system to meet industrial demands 

Mayor angry with lack of info from FortisBC after leak spreads smell of rotten eggs across Delta 

Vancouver Sun 

Vancouver weather: "We're not out of the woods' with cold weather, possible freezing rain expected  

Victoria's Secret shutters downtown Vancouver store on Robson Street 

When will Metro Vancouver schools announce snow day closures? 

Snow day: North Vancouverites dot their best on slick streets and steep hills 

Investors raised red flags about Greg Martel to BC regulators well before alleged Ponzi collapsed, records show 

David Eby evades for months, then finally ousts BC's children's Minister  

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Snow Day: Islanders dig out from first winter storm of 2024

Island mill fined $25K for dumping highly toxic waste into ocean 

Pedestrian sent to hospital after being hit by transit bus on West Saanich Road 

Portable toilets return to Queen of Cowichan car deck 

Port Renfrew residents told to conserve water while CRD investigate leaks 

Greater Victoria sets new homebuilding record 

North Saanich to explore use of softer balls at pickleball courts to reduce noise; players skeptical 

Victoria News

Victoria, Sooke schools open, Saanich closed due to 'significant snow' 

Fate of 1,900 unit Vic West redevelopment now rests with council 

Oak Bay resident says an alarming rate of outsiders are using the dump 

As homicides spike, BC looks to upgrade Vancouver rIsland major crime unit 

Eby announces $36 billion for BC Hydro infrastructure over next 10 years 

Support given to youth mental health and addictions centre for northern BC

BC resource industries 'moderninizing' 'changing' says industry leader  

Snowfall leads to delayed, cancelled lights in Victoria 

Sooke Region bears brunt of snow-induced power outages in Greater Victoria 

   

       

Global          

Snowfall warnings end for much of South Coast, remain in place for Metro Vancouver 

School closures Thursday as snow blankets BC South coast 

BC Premier David Eby announces 10 year $36 billion plan to expand BC Hydro system 

BC's $36 billion heft plan opens clean power economic opportunities, says premier 

Prince George hydrogen project to cut emissions, bring jobs: Eby

Vancouver Airport flights delayed, cancelled as winter storm pummels region 

Surrey mayor, police union, board at odds over budget 'misinformation' 

'Mortified' : BC to close loophole allowing prohibited drivers to get ICBC car insurance  

Ever wanted to ride shotgun in a snowplow? Here's what it's like  

BC paramedics respond to 90 frostbite, hypothermia calls in 12 days 

Ice bomb prevention: Video shows worker manually releasing Alex Fraser Bridge collars 

Canada Post suspends deliver across Metro Vancouver amid extreme weather 

The Tyee          

Rachel Notley's Great Gift to Albertans 

Dogs, Snipers and Axes: Inside the RCMP's Action sin Wet'suwete'en Territory 

Rally support Vancouver Compassion Club providing tested drugs 

Alberta's weekend electricity crunch should be a useful warning 

In Downtown Vancouver, the case of the vacant hotel 

Notley is stepping down as NDP Leader 

The world hit record temps in 2023. Canada led the way

The agonizing decision to yank a play in Vancouver 

  

                              

CHEK TV     

New weather alerts for parts of Vancouver Island warn of snow, freezing rain 

Chopper extricated man and son after injury in snow near Comox Lake

Victoria residents voice concerns after some schools still open amid snowfall 

BC Ferries says crew shortage to blame for 2 Nanaimo-Vancouver sailing cancellations 

Cancellations, delays: Snow impacting flights to and from Vancouver Island 

Porta potties back on board Queen of Cowichan due to elevator outage: BC Ferries 

Miscellaneous