Victoria Viewpoints: Friday-Sunday, April 2-4, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday-Sunday, April 2-4, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Vancouver Canucks' COVID-19 woe sends shockwaves through NHL's North Division

COVID shots for children are coming. Why we need them to end the pandemic

NHL's Vancouver Canucks brace for more positive tests - 18 and counting - in COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 variants spread in BC, concern grows for effects on younger adults

Canucks in crisis with 16 players now on COVID-19 protocol list

BC reports 2,090 COVID-19 cases over 2 days, shattering records again

Over 1,000 new cases per day for two days ...

In BC a scramble for vaccines raises questions of fairness 

BC health minister says it's time to 'dig in' to obey COVID-19 safety rules as cases mount

BC sets back to back records for cases of COVID-19 with 1,018 on Friday and 1,082 on Saturday

Five things to know about the Brazilian P1 variant spreading in BC

Chatfield, Michaelis added to Canucks' concerning protocol list

BC sets two new daily records with latest COVID-19 cases 

Globe and Mail

BC's public safety minister says COVID-19 rule breakers will face consequences

Struggling BC restaurant workers hit back at Premier John Horgan

Calls to search and rescue groups surge in BC as COVID-19 pushes people outdoors

CBC

Catholic order gives $150K to support Indigenous nursing students at Thompson Rivers University

Vancouver restaurants defying COVID-19 orders will face consequences, says public safety minister

Hopeful MetroVancouver homeowners stand in line for the chance to snag Langley townhomes

New 'zero waste' BC business battle tide of pandemic packaging

BC churches host drive-thru, virtual Easter services after indoor gatherings cancelled

BC's newest 'food hub' opens in Cariboo region to support food entrepreneurs 

Vancouver Sun

Despite call not to travel over Easter, some residents hit small communities

Consequences coming for Vancouver restaurants defying public health orders

BC ferry returns to dock after 'belligerent' anti-masker raises a fuss

Victoria Times-Colonist

West Shore officers say they're also tied up with mental health patients at hospital

No, Victoria council is not the devil incarnate

Ferry returns to dock because of 'belligerent' anti-mask passenger

Nothing 'liberal' about colonial policy prior to Confederation

Find some magic in the last leg of this pandemic journey

Victoria News

Transport Canada says Victoria airport's absence from list won't impact ability to handle international flights

Contactless dog licence purchasing available in Greater Victoria

Central Saanich follows more ambitious climate plan with climate action coordinator

BC Ferries crew rescues person overboard on sailing from Vancouver Island

Global BC

'Get out!": Crowd chants health inspectors out of BC restaurant breaking COVID-19 health order

BC churches clout COVID-19 health restrictions, proceed with indoor Easter Services

'A little lonely': Canadians struggle to cope with 2nd Easter amid COVID-19 as cases soar

Surprise vaccination: Trip to grocery store lands BC woman walk-in COVID-19 shot

Okanagan pharmacies preparing for local AstraZeneca rollout

Kelowna party boat still cruising despite BC's heightened 'circuit breaker' restrictions

Georgia Straight

Professional association condemns restaurant owners defying health orders

BC statement on celebrating Easter 2021 during COVID-19 pandemic

TSN sportscaster says number of Vancouver Canucks COVID-19 cases continues rising

Realtor warns Canadian home prices could fall 40 percent in major housing market correction

Vancouver City Council's vote on tenant protection illustrates divide over redevelopment of commercial zones

Province buys beleaguered  Patricia Hotel, two others DTES properties, to house Strathcona Park campers, others

ssavid Eby - a big heart and no fear when it comes to housing

The City of Vancouver's flawed public engagement at False Creek South

The Tyee

    

Canada is one big pandemic response experiment. It Proves 'Zero COVID is best

BC Housing goes on Vancouver Hotel Buying spree

Miscellaneous