Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, March 22, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, March 22, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 1,785 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths over three days

BC looks to target Surrey for COVID-19 vaccination, including immunizing teachers

'Out of the blue': Mayor surprised, excited seniors 60+ eligible for vaccine in Sisamous

Over 550 new cases per day, 19 flights and 13 food outlets with exposures

BC's COVID cases 'Too High,' but No New Restrictions

BC's top doctor says COVID-19 infections among younger people rising

Serious COVID-19 cases on the rise among younger people in BC, health officials say

16 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as 1,785 new cases recorded over last 3 days

Fears over growing average daily vaccine stockpile in BC

Escalating number of new COVID-19 cases a concern while vaccinations ramp up: Henry

BC's COVID-19 infection rate remains high, 15 deaths on weekend

BC prepares for steep increase in COVID-19 vaccinations

Globe and Mail

COVID-19 created the radio star: How a Tofino station brought a community together

BC, City of Victoria agree to end homeless camps by end of April

CBC

Free street drug testing site opens in Victoria storefront

Eileen Park says she was target of 'avalanche of anti-Asian hate' following wedding to Gregor Robertson

Police impersonator pulled over driver, then followed him along BC backcountry, RCMP say

Vancouver Sun

Flush with cash: Vancouver's $654,000 public toilet raises eyebrows

BC hoping for a smooth transition from homeless camps to indoor shelters

BC's Ferry workers, transit operators frustrated at being left off priority vaccine list

Dirty money solutions pivot on trust

Victoria Times-Colonist

More than 100 people have moved from camps this month, and 100 more are waiting

Locations and details of Island Health's clinics for remote communities

Victoria News

Inner Harbour's Welcome to Victoria garden will bloom after all

Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria Beacon Hill, announces son's brain tumour diagnosis

Habitat for Humanity Victoria opens doors

Global BC

Racist, sexist social media posts allegedly like to Vancouver Park Board Supervisors

Tk'emlups RCMP detachment break up rural festal over superb-reader concerns

BC signs deal with Victoria to end homeless camps, bring people inside

Georgia Straight

UBC president Santa J Ono issues statement on anti-Asian racism and the Atlanta shootings

Eileen Park condemns racist responses to her marriage to ex-mayor Gregor Robertson

Downtown Vancouver street upgrade project on Robson Street begins, continuing until autumn 2021

The Tyee

Did Conservatives just solve Climate Change?

For BC's two pipeline fights, it's Spring Forward

BIPOC Students 'Don't feel Sae in Surrey Schools'

Miscellaneous