Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Tuesday, April 27, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 799 COVID-19 cases, no new deaths as hospitalizations rise

Point Roberts, offers to vaccinate British Columbians

Fraser Health now using AstraZeneca for those 30+ in limited hot spots

BC could be ahead of vaccine schedule with first shipment of Johnson and Johnson arriving

BC encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated, but won't move them up the list

10 business closures and nine flights with exposure ...

Vaccinate more essential workers to save lives, Study finds

People line up for hours for AstraZeneca vaccine as BC drops age eligibility to 30

BC records 799 more cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths

COVID-19 cases at height of BC's 3rd wave disproportionately affecting South Asian communities

Shortage of vaccines for 40-60 year olds in BC as AstraZeneca shots snapped up

799 new cases as BC targets limited AstraZeneca supply in 'hot spots'

British Columbians must register online for second AstraZeneca shot

Point Roberts Fire Chief wants to offer surplus vaccinations to Canadians

BC's COVID infection rate stable, 799 new cases Tuesday 

Globe and Mail

BC to create its own COVID-19 sick leave program

Trustees vote to end program assigning uniformed police officers to Vancouver public schools

Vancouver police alarmed by social media posts after teen fatally stabbed

BC's $500 million investment fund to help small, medium sized businesses

CBC

New research shows continued habitat will drive caribou to extinction in BC

Inaugural BC reconciliation award presented to 9 individuals, organizations

Vancouver art teacher charges with sexual assault of student 9

Family calls for change after staff at COVID-19 testing site fail to recognize heart attack symptoms

Vancouver pilot project aims to create native grass and wildflower meadows in 18 city parks

Pressure mounts on BC to cover paid sick leave after federal budget falls short

New Westminster school board joins Vancouver in ending police liaison program

Vancouver's Playland delays opening weekend to avoid attacking out of town visitors

Avalanche safety efforts on BC highways get solid marks from auditor general

BC examining implication of Supreme Court ruling upholding existence of Sinixt Nation

Alaska Governor hoping to reopen border offers vaccine to Canadian town

Speciality crew from Florida joins clean up effort at site of Nootka Sound shipwreck oil leak

Federal Appeal Court tosses BC injunction over Alberta's turn off the taps law

BC government lays out plans for $500M investment fund to help businesses thrive post pandemic

Lawyer behind $900M ICBC lawsuit accuses province of effort to 'interfere' with court process

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver homeowners getting larger tax burden after divisive council vote

With no help from Feds, Premier John Horgan says BC working on its own sick-leave program

Some may want to curb their enthusiasm until NDP fill in blanks about InBC

Help needed for charities to get through the pandemic

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC's $500 million investment fund to help small, medium-sized businesses

Travel restrictions cause flood of tourism cancellations

Shortage of medical lab assistants and techs another challenge in health care amid COVID

Victoria needs to govern for everyone, not the few

Involuntary care for the unwell needs to be a a last-resort option

More cash poured into BC's depleted business fund

Victoria News

Richardson Street redesign continues to hear opposition in Victoria

After lengthy meeting, Saanich postpones talk of rolling the dice on casino

BC launches $500M fund to subsidize green business growth

Global

BC's $500 million investment fund to help small, medium-sized businesses

Playland delays reopening as BC fights COVID-19 third wave concerns

Emergency responders protect buildings, homes as wind drive wildfire ignites near Armstrong

Federal Court of Appeal sets aside BC injunction over Alberta's turn-off-the-taps law 

Georgia Straight

Vancouver based Qmunity demands Cloverdal-Langley MP apologize and retract 'lesbian activity' remarks

Immunization week shines a light on vaccine hesitancy in Canada

Playland at the PNE opening postponed until after the end of May

The Tyee

Vancouver School Board ends police presence in Schools

Miscellaneous