Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 26, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, April 26, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 2,491 new COVID-19 cases over three days along with 17 deaths

Infant becomes youngest person to die from COVID-19 in BC

COVID-19 crisis in India has many BC families worried

Infant and nurse deaths, transmission to entire households ...

New data shows harsh impacts of COVID-19 on BC's South Asian population

If you want to avoid the variants, read this

BC confirms death of baby from COVID-19 as officials announce 17 deaths over last 3 days

1st BC Nurse known to die of COVID-19 spent her life caring for others, husband says

Johnson and Johnson vaccine to arrive in BC next week

17 COVID deaths reported in BC over the weekend, 2491 new cases

New BC COVID-19 cases decline, but 17 deaths over weekend

Globe and Mail

Trans Mountain ordered to halt oil pipeline expansion work to protect hummingbird nests

CBC

Vancouver School Board votes to cancel school liaison officer program 

'Significant' disconnect between BC Lottery Corporation and gaming regulator over money laundering, AG says

Kootenay city elects new mayor after predecessor quit over holiday travel controversy

Highest suspension bridge in Canada to open near Golden BC

Prince George councillor pushing for dedicated homicide investigation team in Northern BC

Trucking Association aims to get BC drivers vaccinated in Washington State

South Asian relatives in BC look on helplessly as COVID-19 overwhelms India

Vancouver Sun

Police await enforcement powers for BC travel restrictions amid warnings from legal community

'Large chunks' of BC Crown Land could end up in hands of Indigenous Nations

BC adds $75 million to 'circuit breaker' grant, including funds for hotels hit by new travel rules

Proposed legislation would impact $900 million  ICBC class-action: Eby

Trans Mountain ordered to delay pipeline construction in Burnaby bird

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC business relief grant boosted to $125 million, extended to hotels, motels

Island RCMP officer recognized for reconciliation work with First Nations

Victoria News

BC Ferries denied a 'handful' of customers travel over the weekend

BC boosts 'circuit breaker' business aid as COVID-19 band drags on

BC begins looking for its own COVID-19 sick pay solution

Global

David Eby tells inquiry about money laundering information gaps between BC organizations

BC expanding circuit breaker funding to hotels, motels and other short term accommodations

Vancouver realtors target of racist, threatening messages after listing $12.8M Okanagan home

Complex renovation sees Penticton emergency department nearly triple in size

Frightening wake up call for Christina Lake, residents as flood strikes

David Eby tells inquiry about money laundering information gaps between BC organizations

Georgia Straight

We need to talk about Canada's fossil fuel folly

Time to talk about that other existential threat to the planet

The Tyee

Why Biofuels and Hydrogen are key to our zero carbon future

'Where you go to die': Smithers supportive housing faces probe

Your vaccine is for everyone. Here's how I know

What if we truly put teachers in control of educating?

Miscellaneous