Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, March 13, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, April 13, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC COVID-19 in-dining restrictions to be extended through to May: industry group

BC reports 873 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths

"It feels like nothing's changed'" Are COVID-19 lockdowns effective? Experts weigh in

Over  800 new cases, hospitalized cases continue to climb

Variants changed the Global Game. Vaccines will not be enough

Third wave slams BC hospitals hard as COVID-19 cases swamp critical-care units

Premier says more restrictions possible as BC records 873 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 more deaths

BC could face travel restrictions as P1 variant screening stepped up

Variant surge pushing hospitalizations in BC to near record levels

Travel restrictions still on the table a COVID-19 cases rise: BC Premier

Another 43 COVID-19 cases in Island Health, 873 in BC

BC sees 873 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, decline continues

Globe and Mail

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CBC

Many BC school districts forecasting major budget shortfalls

Ban on indoor dining to be extended into May, BC restaurant association says

Failed fitting caused 190,000 litre spill at TransMountain site in BC

After issuing $14K in fines, RCMP remind passengers of risks around illegal ride-hailing

First Nation's council and chief ask '3rd party' activists to stand down in BC logging dispute

Vancouver Sun

BC's provincial state of emergency extended as variant cases surge

Horgan says he'd have 'no hesitation' taking the AstraZeneca vaccine

Folks in BC just want you to stay away until it's safe again

Finance Minister pledges 'imminent' fix on air tax, but no details

Victoria Times-Colonist

Premier says protesters should respect wishes of Pacheedaht: 'Move along'

Victoria's new public safety building mixes fire hall with affordable housing

Victoria Day parade cancelled for a second year due to pandemic

With BC's spirit frayed, throne speech tries to offer ideas to rally around

Victoria News

BC's COVID-19 indoor dining drinking ban extending into May

Island Health issues overdose advisory for Greater Victoria

BC seafood company owner find $25K for eating receipt, obstructing DFO inspection

BC NDP ministers defend 'air tax' latest COVID-19 business aid

Global BC

BC ban on indoor dining to be extended into May, industry says

Failed fitting cause 190,000 litre spill at Trans Mountain site in Abbotsford

Penticton seeks support from other BC Municipalities in shelter fight with province

BC Premier announces plan to provide 5,000 youth and young adults work or skills training

Georgia Straight

City of Vancouver proposes to shelve rezoning rule for social housing in neighbourhoods including Kitsilano

Amid anxiety over overheated market, BC home sales in March 2021 set new best monthly record

The Tyee

With Support, Trans and Non-Binary kids are thriving

Miscellaneous