Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, March 24, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 716 new COCID-19 cases as daily average climbs again

'Pretty sweet': First Surrey Teachers get immunized against COVID-19

Active cases of COVID-19 at highest level since early January, as BC records 716 new cases

Inside a Surrey vaccination clinic as the first teachers get their shots

Horgan not concerned by threat of vaccine supply cuts from India and European Union

BC's COVID-19 climb continues with 716 cases Wednesday

Globe and Mail

BC marks the deadliest February on record for overdose deaths from illicit drugs

1,400 laid off tourism workers to provide non-clinical help with vaccinations in BC

CBC

Greater Victoria region to add 280 supportive homes for those experiencing homelessness

BC musician a finalist for top prize in International songwriting competition

On some BC streets, 30 might soon be the new 50 for default speed limits

BC to hire 1,400 laid-off tourism, hospitality workers to help run mass immunization clinics

155 British Columbians died of illicit drug overdose in February, coroner reports

UBC's Sheryl Lightfoot appointed UN representative for the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Vancouver Sun

BC to buy Ramada hotel in downtown Vancouver to house homeless

BC relaxes rules on worship services in time for Passover, Easter and Spring tests

Site C public inquiry needed, but NDP has too much to hide

Victoria Times-Colonist

Province to build 192 units of supportive housing in Victoria

Federal funding to help build 91 supportive housing units in Saanich, Central Saanich

Three resign from Museums Association Board after decision to keep former CEO of RBCM

Blooms will return to Inner Harbour thanks to community support

Cruise ships could skip BC ports if Alaska proposal passes

Victoria News

More supportive housing on the horizon for Victoria

2.9 magnitude earthquake recorded near North Saanich

Cadboro Bay teen's petition to stop Coastal Gas Link pipeline garners over 23,000 signatures

Study uncovers BC female salmon dying 2x the rate of males

Hard-hit hospitality companies help with BC's COVID-19 vaccinations

Global BC

Study suggests two-thirds of BC kids and youth experiencing pandemic mental health impacts

British Columbia considers paid time off for workers to get COVID-19 vaccine

Last month was BC's deadliest ever February for illicit drug overdoses

Amended BC Health Care order allows for outdoor religious gatherings

Super Dogs style dog playground proposed for park on Vancouver's False Creek

Concerns raised about proposed Alaska cruise ship legislation that could cost BC millions

RCMP seize $15K in contraband cigarettes afer pulling van over for excessive speeding in Revelstoke

Georgia Straight

The Tyee

'I feel really defeated': BC's Overdose deaths continue apace

'I don't think Canada is a dreamland anymore'

US Cruise Ship Bill could permanently Hurt Canadian Tourism, warn BC Liberals

'Salmon Nation' is linking Builders of a healthy economy

Miscellaneous