Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday, April 12, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC's top doctor urges people to stay close to home amid COVID-19 'third wave'

BC reports 3,289 new COVID-19 cases over three days, as total deaths top 1.,500 

BC encouraging those 55 plus to register for vaccine appointment as shortage fears grow

BC critical care nurses being redeployed to support COVID cases in Fraser Health

Near record hospitalized cases, 18 deaths ....

How BC led the way in Saving lives by spacing Vaccine doses longer

Alberta, BC schools remain open as COVId-19 variant cases climb

Whistler hopes worker COVID-19 vaccination clinics will help town bounce back

Ten Vancouver Canucks players get back on ice after COVID-19 outbreak sweeps through team

BC confirms 3rd wave of COVID-19 has arrived, as number of patients in ICU hits record high

Relief and excitement as mass vaccination clinic opens in Whistler

Canada's COVID-9 case rate now tops US rate. here's what the experts say

Henry pleads with BC residents to stay close to home as pandemic worsens

Most unvaccinated Canadians uncomfortable with AstraZeneca shot, poll shows

First responders in Metro Vancouver hot spots called in for jabs

Another 167 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Island Health over weekend, two more deaths

BC's COVID-19 case count slows after last week's peak

Globe and Mail

People caught with three days worth of illicit drugs won't face criminal charges under City of Vancouver proposal  

British Columbia tackles innovation investment gap

CBC

Richmond crab processing factory fined more than $110K for obstructing inspection, other violations

Students protest against proposed music cuts to Victoria area schools

Vancouver Sun

By now the NDP hoped the pandemic would be over. It's not, buy they're turning the page anyway

Throne speech sounds optimistic note, even as BC faces a worsening pandemic

Peter German defends independence, integrity at money laundering inquiry

Victoria Times-Colonist

Pacheedaht First Nation says old growth activists 'not welcome' in Fairy Creek area

British Columbia government looks toward 'brighter future' in throne speech

Students, parents concerned about possible school music cuts in Greater Victoria district

Victoria News

Victoria shovels free home-made compost out to gardeners

BC NDP promises more health care spending, business support in 2021 budget

BC NDP now wants to keep even 'non-farmers' on the land

Victoria seeks $3M to $4M in grant funds to enhance community services for unhoused population

Sooke road work nears compleition 

Students protest proposed cuts to SD61 music programs

Global BC

BC throne speech promises long term care staffing, more affordable child care

Dangerous dining? Concerns raised over safety of some BC Temporary patios

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

Throne Speech promises action on Environment, Drug Crisis, Pandemic recovery

When the Tsunami comes

Why Doesn't BC get tougher on stopping travel?

Heart of the Fraser should be named 'ecologically significant'

On Kwikwetlem Territory, a New Vision for Riverview

Miscellaneous