Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 26-27, 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 25-27, 2024

Globe and Mail 

Small drug seizures down in Vancouver post-decriminalization, police say

Lawsuit accuses BC gas utility of deceiving consumers over environmental impact 

Mounties in Richmond warn of romance investment scams costing some over $16 million

Housing starts stable in 2023, but demand still outpaces growing supply of apartments  

International masters's students in BC urge province to reassess immigration program requirements  

CBC

BC files wealth order filed against crypto scam. co-founder 

Kamloops councillors to review mayor's suspension of key city staffer 

Metro Vancouver records 2 overpass strike sin less than 24 hours 

Some Strata hotels, motels to be exempt from BC's short term legislation 

Experts advise BC residents to prepare early for wildfire season 

Alberta's population surges by record-setting 202,000 Here's where they all came from

Anti-COVID mandate protesters found not guilty of criminal charges 

TransLink fares are going up July 1

Hungry, friendly pig rescued from the side of Highway 97 in Interior of BC

Vancouver Sun 

Marine LNG jetty project in Delta gets environmental assessment certificate  

Parksville property owner get exemption from short-term rental rules 

Custom and sustainable, 'ambitious' Vancouver home competing for greenest-in-Canada status

Independent review needed into North Shore sewage scandal 

BC judge dismisses bid by Surrey Police Union to join city-province court fight 

BC teacher suspended for allowing 'extremely inappropriate' student conduct 

Victoria Times-Colonist                              

RCMP explosive disposal team called to Port Alberni home where firearms, grenades found 

Two BC Ferries sailings cancelled as wind warning issued 

How are Victoria's bridges protected from ship strikes?

New bus fee will fund student tracking system in Saanich School District

Vancouver Island University's geographic information systems program faces cancellation  

Someone deliberately cut cables, causing $40K in damage on Cortes Island 

For the sake of children, this ministry needs a reset 

Victoria News

Notorious Lower Mainland gang infiltrating Greater Victoria Schools: Police 

Greater Victoria projected to face worse heat waves, more extreme rain 

BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Victoria, Vancouver due to wind 

Doctor suspended over COVID Views running for BC Conservatives 

Unexplained wealth order filed by BC could lead to seizure of cash, gold

New bill of rights helping renters unveiled by Trudeau in BC

BC residents, environmental society sue FortisBC for 'greenwashing' 

'Unparalleled' intake of 280 cats by SPCA draws help from BC

       

Global          

BC government flags cryptocurrency company with 3rd unexplained wealth order 

Commercial vehicle hits overpass near George Massey Tunnel

Early signs point to another bad BC wildfire season, expert warns 

'My life is at stake': BC Senior forced to choose between housing or medication 

Emergency room in Prince Rupert closes for 8th time this month 

TransLink fares expected to increase 2.3% by July 

BC courts still granting bail in over half of cases where prosecutors sough detention 

'Unacceptable': Kelowna council pay hike criticized by taxpayers federation  

The Tyee                

As Labour's McGowan enters the race, Nenshi lands a big ally

BC has ambitious climate goals. Do they leave room for Gas?

Please advise! How Gross is this sewage plant overrun?

How International students in a Janitor's union won their fight 

Death, injuries, displacement. The dark history of one Vancouver landlord 

Behind the use of Lethal Force on BC Bears 

BC's Anti-Gang Police Agency is Faltering. Where's the Fix

    

                                            

CHEK TV     

After Baltimore catastrophe, project director reassures that Victoria's Johnson Street Bridge is structurally sound 

Someone cut a fibre-optic cable on Cortes Island 17 times, causing $40K in damage: RCMP

Greater Victoria's first dedicated pickleball facility to open soon

Early bidding process begins for world's largest hockey stick in Duncan