Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, March 27, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, March 27/28, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

COVID-19 vaccine bookings open for seniors aged 73+ in Lower Mainland

COVID-19 variants could see BC set new ICU record by early April: data expert

Number of COVID018 cases and vaccinations on the rise in BC

Infectious disease experts weigh in on BC's high COVID-19 numbers

Haida Gwaii doctor uses wacky humour to tell the tale of COVID-19 vaccines and why you need one

Cases of vaccine resistant variant more than doubles in BC

Globe and Mail

Man charged in BC stabbing spree that left one dead, six injured

Mining giant's historic penalty prompts environmentalists to call for stricter coal-mining rules

Mining sector will have to adapt as BC looks to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights

Penticton's treatment of the homeless is appalling

CBC

West Coast Trail to reopen this summer to overnight hikers

5 people stabbed near Kelowna, suspect in custody

Man, 28, charged with second-degree murder as North Vancouver reels from violent attack

Hundreds gather in Vancouver to protest anti-Asian hate

2 young women upset about their psychiatric treatment at Victoria hospital call for change

Thousands without power in BC as wind, snow blow across province

Home caregivers say they're falling through the cracks of BC's vaccine rollout

BC college researchers design critical transportation and storage device for Pfizer vaccine 

Vancouver Sun

Man faces murder charge for North Vancouver stabbing rampage as community grieves

Here's what we know about the man charged in the fatal North Vancouver stabbing attack

Vancouver Island parents told to expect significant number of school exposures over next weeks

Racists told to clean up their act at anti-Asian hate rally held at Vancouver Art Gallery

Man arrested after five people stabbed at Kelowna bush party

Illicit housing deals a 'cat and mouse' game

Victoria Times-Colonist

People gather at legislature to denounce anti-Asian racism: 'It's OK to admit that we're hurt'

Bikes a hot commodity: from chains to tires, many basic parts hard to find

They're OK in cities, but Qualicum Beach is evicting backyard chickens

Restrictions on indoor religious services eased, but still a distance from normal

Creating communities fit for the 21st century

Victoria News

Demonstrators rally against anti-Asian racism at BC Legislature on Sunday

Saanich calls for public input on housing task force recommendations

Victoria ranks 11th in North America's most open cities list

University of Victoria Student Society calls on Saanich to fully fund its 2021 climate actions

Global BC

Murder charge laid in North Vancouver stabbing spree that left 1 dead, 6 injured

Hundreds attend Vancouver rally against anti-Asian racism

BC Ferries cancels afternoon, evening sailings amid strong winds

Masks at school now mandatory for all Grade 4-12 Surrey students

Trail RCMP seeking public help in locating police impersonator

Georgia Straight

North Vancouver stabbing suspect arrested and charged in fatal attack at library

Five men injured in stabbing at gathering in Kelowna

Downtown condo sales rise, suggesting U-turn from pandemic flight to suburbia

Police end Cambie Bridge blockade by arresting six Extinction Rebellion activists

The Tyee

Miscellaneous