Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, March 30, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

B C opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts

Mandatory masks for grades 4-13 coming to BC schools starting Wednesday

BC health officials report 840 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Over 7,000 active cases, AstraZeneca for those over 55

BC to open AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages to 55 to 65 in lower Mainland

BC records 840 new cases, offers AstraZeneca to Lower Mainland

Health Ministry mum on call to change vaccination priorities in BC

Did you get the AstraZeneca vaccines? Here's what you need to know

Fraser Health's vaccination booking website gets shorter hours

Fewer than 500 shots of AstraZeneca administered on Island prior to pause: official

Vancouver Island contact tracing doubles due to COVID variants, more socializing

BC's COVID-19 surge continues with 840 cases Tuesday

Globe and Mail

Vancouver's AbCellera reaps windfall from COVID-19 antibody royalties, sees demand 'for years to come'

BC auditor general postpones 10 performance audits due to COVID-19 pandemic

CBC

Opera music blaring outside Prince George drop-in space used as 'cruel' deterrent, say outreach workers

UBC's Okanagan campus launches Canada's first Indigenous language degree program

Change COVID-19 messaging for young people as cases rise in BC, says retail council

Whistler Blackcomb says it will remain closed until May 21

BC ski resort says all staff who attended rowdy restaurant party will be fired

BC psychologists call on government to provide more mental health coverage under MSP

Vancouver Sun

Political strategist Gavin Dew announces BC Liberal Leadership bid

Horgan's 'do not blow this' comment enrages young people in BC

Premier Dad talks himself into trouble

Victoria Times-Colonist

$100 million loan creates lowercase housing in downtown Victoria

New building-panel plant aims to bring 200 jobs to South Island

BC's COVID course change looks desperate

Improvements coming to UVic bus exchange, new buses announced

We need new ways to deal with rising crime rate

Indoor Yoga, Tai Chai, 'low intensity' fitness machines off limits in BC

Victoria News

Government announces $100 million-loan towards Victoria affordable housing project

Outbreak at vaccinated Island seniors home results in 'moderate cold' symptoms

Central Saanich set to adopt 2021 budget with 2.97 per cent tax increase

Horgan's COVID comments towards young people unhelpful, unfair: BC Professor

BC opens applications for COVID-19 hiring, rehiring tax credit

Global BC

Vancouver cyclist confronts anti-masker at rally, assault charges recommended

'We are not going to let it drop': Majority of $1.1M in COVID-19 fines issued in BC remain unpaid

All tents, structures to be removed from northeast corner of Strathcona Park

Surrey police chief hopes to have 'boots on the ground' in late 2021

Staff shortage due to COVID-19 forces Revelstoke Mountain Resort to close

Rapid COVID-19 testing for LNG workers starts at Kelowna airport

'Raging' private restaurant party at BC ski resort called disgusting, embarrassing

'Surprised and disappointed': Okanagan eateries call for regional approach to new restrictions

BC Premier backtracks on blaming young people for rise in COVID-19 cases

Georgia Straight

Vancouver Park Board issues new order to remove tents and shelters from Strathcona Park

RBC Economics lists cities with best and worst housing affordability scores, Vancouver fares the poorest

Pay cuts to Vancouver City Hall managers were not exactly as advertised 

Sex worker Susan Davis welcomes legal challenge against federal law criminalizing purchase of sexual services

The #StopAsianHate conversation cannot ignore sex workers

The Tyee

Chinatown Seniors Fear Racism on Way to Vaccine clinics, say Advocates

What's that smell? As weather warms, so does a perennial East Van debate

A nifty guide to NFTs

Miscellaneous