Victoria Times Colonist: Saturday/Sunday, April 10 & 11, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for     Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Mass vaccination plan for Whistler unveiled

Canada readjusts COVID-19 vaccine rollout to target frontline workers

Vancouver Canucks' return pushed back as another player added to COVID-19 protocol list

'Our staff are being compromised': Vancouver fire chief joins calls for first responder vaccinations

BC opens COVID-19 vaccine registration to anyone aged 60+ 

As pandemic drags on, questions arise about how BC makes decisions

All adult residents living and working in Whistler now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Canucks return to ice postponed, Begle added to COVID-19 protocol list

Island pharmacies begin administering AstraZeneca doses

Globe and Mail

BC throne speech expected to map out long term recovery plan

Three banned from fishing, holding licences in Canada following overfishing violations

CBC

Vancouver to temporarily close streets alongside 3 schools to encourage active transportation

Indo-Canadian veterinarians return to BC Human Rights Tribunal with discrimination allegations

Hot Real Estate market sparks warnings to potential buyers as complaints to regulator double

BC's opposition parties call for coherent plan ahead of Monday's throne speech

Activism intensifying over BC's loging industry despite government promised overhaul

District of Ucluelet launches pilot project to allow van dwellers

BC Cycling coalition renew call for 1.5 metre passing requirement for drivers

Vancouver Sun

More than 100 passengers arriving at YVR refuse government's 'mandatory' hotel quarantine

Vaccinations available to all adults living or working in Whistler 

Seniors at Chinatown care can stay, says BC Housing

'Race to the bottom' Weak federal regulations compromise safety of BC tugboats

Victoria Times-Colonist

Horgan's NDP to bring in throne speech in BC, Opposition wants coherent plan

It's unsafe, mental health workers say, as VicPD cuts community team cops

Teacher's group calls for more detailed information about COVID-19 exposures  

It's time to discuss a roadmap to re-opening our borders

Victoria News

Dancers, sign holders show support for Fairy Creek in Victoria

Wild Wise Sooke reminds public to be aware of bears

Global BC

Vancouver rally draws accusations of transphobia, misinformation

Log Boom: BC school board builds 20 outdoor classrooms amid COVID-19 pandemic

Georgia Straight

BC economist says Ottawa move to tighten mortgage rules unlikely to cool down hot housing market

COVID-19 in Canada: Study finds employees working at home accomplish more and put in longer hours

Burnaby RCMP issue COVID-19 fines for four parties and two workplace violations in March

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous