Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, March 7-8, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday-Friday,  March 7-8, 2024

Globe and Mail 

David Eby meets Jewish leaders an vows to 'root out' antisemitism in BC Public service  

Recent BC weather contributes to rising snowpack, but summer drought risk remains  

Leaked map suggests BC has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals 

Eby says exit of Robinson from BC NDP is 'humbling' but disagrees antisemitism 

BC gardeners grieve as they take stock of toll from sudden cold snap 

CBC

Unauthorized health products seized from store in Richmond 

Prince George RCMP drug seizures ignite safe supply debate 

Low BC Snowpack levels are an ongoing concern, province says 

What does International Women's Day mean for Vancouverites?

A pet cemetery could be the site of new housing in Surrey. Not everyone agrees 

Historical sexual abuse charges filed against BC minister belonging to church with no name 

Residents recall Coquitlam apartment fire, worry about what's next 

Thieves targeting Asian business owners on Vancouver Island: RCMP 

BC Premier says former minister's exit from NDP is 'humbling'

2 new lawsuits filed in relation to affordable home project debacle 

More mental health support coming to north Vancouver Island 

Interior Health warns employees may be victims of privacy breach 

Vancouver Sun 

BC NDP two-faced in reacting to Robinson resignation

Eby goes from deflection to condition as he processes shock Robinson resignation

Premier acknowledges antisemitism in BC public service, vows to root it out 

Police seize 27 tonnes of contraband smokes linked to organized crime 

Vancouver residential fence leads to $21,000 penalty 

Vancouver park board abolition not coming before BC election, Premier Eby says

BC Supreme Court certifies class action lawsuit for period tracker app with a million Canadian users

Independent investigators looking into woman's death in Burnaby

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

North Cowichan Council asks for alternatives to pedestrian overpass 

Campbell River artist's orcas grace new Canadian coin 

Greater Victoria unemployment rate sees slight drop 

Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of BC Safe supply drugs

Large quantity of contraband cigarettes and cash seized in Esquimalt 

Island snowpack is up since lat month, but still well below normal 

Owners of Asian owned Island businesses might be targeted for home break-ins while at work

Calls to police from area around Tiny Town declined before its closure, data show

Residential-school play cancelled after complaints playwright is white 

Vivid housing lawsuits embarrass NDP

Victoria News

More lawsuits filed against buyers in Victoria's Vivid building, total at 22

Oak Bay seeks deeper dive, drawings before investing $1M in road widening 

Victoria affordable housing units bought by wealthy investors, lawsuits allege 

Victoria allows electric scooters as business touts device's freeing nature 

Central Saanich looks to increase property taxes by 7.76%

Saanich council lands on property tax increase of 7.91%

Premier Eby says BC ahas a 'serious problem with rising anti-Semitism'

Jewish BC cabinet minister says anti-Semitism not part of his 'experience'

Eby promises to work with Jewish leaders after Robinson's departure

BC Jewish leaders call on Premier Eby to address anti-Semitism in BC

       

Global          

Eby disputes antisemitism claim, but says NDP MLA's exit' humbling'

Eby downplays Danielle Smith's safe supply worry after BC seizure 

BC court certifies period tracker app privacy class-action suit 

Eby meets with Jewish community, vows to 'root out' public service antisemitism  

The worst fear: BC mother of neurodivergent child angry about missed diagnosis 

Federal RCMP dismantle crime networks, seize $24M worth of illicit cigarettes in BC 

Century old schoolhouse repurposed as language school for Squamish Nation's youngest  

Flaring odour possible as Burnaby's Parkland Refinery prepares restart 

BC's snowpack remains 'very low' drought concerns high despite snowfall 

Leaked map suggests BC has approved less than half of proposed old-growth deferrals 

'Rectify the disaster': Doctors renew crisis warning at Surrey Memorial Hospital

BC senior discharged from hospital alone with no ride to home 120 km away

Sooke School District mulling new school bus fee to cover rising costs 

Township of Langley frets growing pains as development boom continues 

Surrey-Langley Sky Train line: Early work to start as build team named 

The Tyee     

First Nations Life expectancy has plummeted, How to change that

What the heck is 'Ordered Liberty'? Beware Poilievre's paradox 

Here's what needs to change to close the Wage Gap for BC women

Watch out Alberta! Trump hates 'Tar Oil'

Secret Map shows BC playing shell game with old growth 

BC leaves door open to claw back coming Federal disability benefits 

BC's low autopsy rate is 'extremely concerning' says MLA

            

                                                

CHEK TV     

After mother's pleas, BC Coroners reopen investigation into Victoria teen's death 

Eby downplays Danielle Smith's concerns about diversion of BC safe supply drugs 

Eby meets Jewish leaders and vows to 'root out' antisemitism in BC Public service 

BC Ferries first all women crew sails along Powerll River to Texada Island route 

VicPD seizes 3,000 cartons of contraband cigarettes, $130K in cash

Cowichan Secondary School will be sold, replaced with new Quw'ustsun Secondary School