Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, February 24-26, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday,  February 24-26, 2024

Globe and Mail 

A wintry mix of rain and snow headed for Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Fraser Valley

Real estate association economist doubts BC's flipping ax is worth the trouble 

BC workers on minimum wage will see an increase of 6\5 cents per hour June 1

Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to 'flesh-eating' inaction

BC's budget deficit may end up being the highest the province has recorded 

CBC

BC's minimum wage to increase to $17.40 an hour on June 1

BC lawyer reprimanded for citing fake cases invented by ChatGPT

Watch out for flying fees: WestJet hikes checked-bag coast, Flair adds credit cared fee 

Around 100 rule breaking Vancouver Airbnbs still active: councillor 

How a black pioneer helped ease travel to northern BC

Appeal court upholds decision that saw accused killer acquitted

BC's Child poverty rate trending upwards, report says 

BC premier admits home-flipping tax is no silver bullet 

BC resident's wait over 2 years for US visitor visa interview 

Calls for more tower crane safety after death of Vancouver worker 

Vancouver Sun 

Family says inadequate health care led to death of 23 year old Nanaimo woman 

Vancouver councillor withdraws application for city cash to cover Junos trip with Mayor 

Granville Island businesses damaged by falling debris from bridge above 

Notorious BC gangster Jamie Bacon denied release, will serve full sentence  

Agency stands pat on BC's credit rating, but flags debt concerns 

British Columbians told to stop using term "British Columbian's because it's offensive now 

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Supporters of police officers in schools rally at school district office 

New major vessels will carry more people, use green technology: BC Ferries 

BC's minimum wage now pegged to inflation, will rise to $17.40 per hour 

Real Estate association economist doubts BC's flipping tax is worth the trouble 

Cash and cryptocurrency cannot be used for bail, says RCMP after 'bail money' scam report 

BC's Wounded Warrior Run kicks off in Port Hardy 

After five months, BC Ferries has yet to resume in-person meetings 

Victoria News

First 4 ferries bound for Victoria full up as vessel awaits repairs 

Insurance panic looms for Greater Victoria homeowners facing climate impacts 

False alarm: BC Transit bus in Langford displays 'Call Police' sign

Completed affordable housing faces move-in delays in Sooke 

BC Premier calls on comedy group to apologize to families of Pickton victims 

BC tying minimum wage increase to inflation permanently through new law 

       

Global          

BC's minimum wage to jump 65 cents on June 1 

BC Conservatives pledge to eliminate Surrey portables by increasing class sizes 

No new trial for accused killer following IHIT evidence errors, BC's to court rules 

Details on BC's new home-flipping tax released

Child poverty rate rebounds ni BC: Report 

'Disturbing' T-shirt with Robert Pickton holding 'hookery smoked bacon' causes outrage 

Vancouver Island business broken into for 24th time in 25 years 

BC falls behind on $10 a day daycare funding but province says it's committed to program 

Court hits BC lawyer with costs over fake AI-generated cases, despite no intent to deceive 

'Totally insane': Safety concerns raised over materials tossed from Granville Bridge 

The Tyee                 

Let's set a Maximum Wage for the Rich

How to resist the War on LGBTQ2S+ Kids

Danielles Smith plans o stick taxpayers with fossil fuel risks 

Whistleblower fired by the Target of Surgeons' complaint 

A Vancouver artists seeks the truth about Joe Fortes 

What's in the BC Budget for Renters?

                            

CHEK TV     

Arsonist responsible for 7 island fires sentenced to 6 years in prison

'Needs to be a top priority: Advocates urge province to increase $10 a day child care funding 

Child poverty rate rises in BC after pandect cash lost, report says 

BC's minimum wage to increase 65 cents to $17.40

Chance of snow in forecast for parts of Vancouver Island