Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 5-6, 2024

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday-Wednesday,  March 5-6, 2024

Globe and Mail 

Selina Robinson quits BC NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus

Robots and drones to work in Kelowna, orchards in 'precision farming' project 

Vancouver Police, First Nation ties have 'broken down' since settlement, review shows 

BC will help publicly fund IVF to support families 

WorkSafe BC says no injuries in fourth crane accident in Metro Vancouver 

BC ombudsperson calls rules that allow private roads to be made public 'unjust'

BC introduces legislation to reduce poverty rage by 60 percent over next decade 

CBC

Former Cabinet Minster Selina Robinson resins from NDP caucus 

Livestreamer promised BC man cash to drive car into sea: police

BC municipality to debate whether it should continue to exist 

Outrage follows revelations over affordable housing program abuse 

Legal lessons to be learned from alleged abuse of housing program

Port Moody Police get new tool to help with crisis calls 

Funding on the way for high-speed internet in rural communities 

Vancouver Police, Heiltsuk relationship has 'broken down': review

Richmond shelters struggling to accommodate newcomers 

Vancouver Sun 

Selina Robinson resigns from BC NDP caucus, citing antisemitism within party 

'You broke my heart': Read Selina Robinson's resignation letter to the BC NDP caucus 

'Massive failure of judgment' : David Eby slams decision to allow subcontractor to monitor repeat BC sex offender 

Transparency shut out from debate about World Cup costs 

BC must come clean on World Cup costs

'Panic and desperation': Leaseholders in Vancouver building rocked by sudden tripling of monthly fees 

'Criminal organization' of Vancouver sex workers extorted clients, alleges BC Government 

BC Housing sues multi-property owners who purchased subsidized, below-market condos

Nat Bailey Stadium set for $20 million upgrade, city memo says

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

Island Teacher suspended after encouraging students' pool-noodle battle 

Police board agrees to external probe of VicPD procedures for officers under investigation 

Provincial fund that helps needy families of K-12 students gets $20M boost

Board mulls reinstating fees for students riding Sooke District School buses

Salvation Army to close thrift store in downtown Victoria

We're nearing the bottom of BC Hydro's bag of tricks to keep rates low

Victoria News

Selina Robinson quits BC NDP caucus

Victoria's 40 year old Salvation Army closes due to high operational costs 

Woman sues Oak Bay golf course, claiming ball hit her as she drove by

Victoria affordable housing units bought by wealthy investors, lawsuits allege 

Legal dispute casting doubt over BC affordable housing program 

BC's new poverty goals both 'realistic and ambitious' says minister

'Instances' of bullying, harassment, discrimination in BC Legislature: report

 

       

Global          

MLA Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, claiming anti-semitism, 'double standard'

Drug site for Richmond was ditched  Why are critics still so furious   

BC loosens application rules for small business crime and vandalism grant 

BC sets target to slash poverty by 60 percent  in next decade 

BC drought  woes spur call for universal water metering 

Lockable lighters behind alarming rise in fires in Vancouver, chief says 

Long-promised Downtown Eastside social housing project finally accepting applicants

IIO probes Vancouver police arrest after suspect hospitalized 

Citing broken relationship, report calls for VPD apology in wrongful handcuffing 

New digital mental health, addictions crisis tool to assist police in Port Moody

Vancouver magic mushroom dispensary gets business licence back

Advocates call for changes to allow mobility scooters in BC bike lines

New Westminster shop owner shuttering business, citing rising crime

The Tyee                 

Forget School Rankings, Canadian Universities need Co-ops

What the heck is "ordered liberty'? Beware Poilievre's paradox

Are immigrants paying private colleges for empty promises?

BC introduces Canada's First Mandatory Nurse-to-patient ratios 

Please Advise: What's with Municipal politics?

A Done of Secrecy protects Smith's Alberta Pension Push

Study confirms DULF saved lives by distributing Tested drugs

Can Whales and Warships coexist in the Salish sea?

                                                

CHEK TV     

Selina Robinson quits BC NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus 

Island Health paid $21.5 million in nurse overtime in 2022/23

Second investigation to look into Victoria Police after botched drug case 

BC Transit's plan to buy 10 electric buses falls through after supplier goes bankrupt 

Overdose advisories for Cowichan, Nanaimo, North Island warn of increased risk: Island Health

Sooke School District considers introducing school bus fees