Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Wednesday, April 28, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC sets new hospitalization records, adds 841 new cases and 5 deaths

Vancouver's Downtown Eastside 'approaching herd immunity' as vaccine campaign enters 2nd phase

BC workers now eligible for three hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 vaccine

Hospitalizations hit new record high; paid leave for vaccinations 

Hospitalizations rise to new high, as BC records 841 new cases of COVID-19 and 5 more deaths

Tempers flare at Surrey vaccine pop-up  clinic, as people wait for hours only to be turned away

Over 4,000 COVID-19 vaccines doled out at Fraser Health pop-up clinics, which could pop up again

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

'Like buying candy?" Vaccine keen British Columbians eye Washington state

Ineligible people got AstraZeneca shots at Fraser Health pop-up

Fraser Health has closed 46 workplaces due to transmission

58 and older can book vaccines, as province prepares for fast-moving rollout

BC COVID 19 patients in hospital up to 515,  5 deaths Wednesday

Globe and Mail

BC judge says man's COVID rule breaking was like dealing fentanyl on the street

CBC

Mounties warn of highly toxic drugs circulating in Surrey

Identity, race highlighted in documentary about basketball player barred from Indigenous tournament

Governments spend more than $250M on Vancouver properties to reduce homelessness this year

Judge says host of makeshift nightclub's illegal gathering a 'crime, not a party'

BC government puts $9.5M towards removing more than 100 derelicts boats

Province purchases Victoria hotel with long-term plans to create more affordable housing

Residents want city to deploy security guards in their community, say crime, trash is at 'all time high'

Former gaming minister dismisses 'ridiculous' allegations BC prioritized revenue over money laundering

BC guarantees workers 3 housing paid leave for COVID-19 vaccine appointments

How the spread of COVID-19 misinformation is undermining trust in public health

CF18 Hornets wow onlookers in Vancouver during NORAD training

Vancouver Sun

Former BC NDP Leader and legal legend Tom Berger dies at 88

Judge says man's COVID rule-breaking was like dealing fentanyl on the street

Ex Liberal gaming minister Coleman tells money laundering inquiry 'I didn't have better information at the time"

Vancouver mayor turns focus to clearing 'backlog' of rental projects

No one blind to dirty money, Coleman insists

BC's sick leave bill could have been on the order paper weeks ago

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC Housing buys another Victoria hotel, as camping ban set to come into effect

BC Supreme Court rejects Wet'suwet'en bid to toss LNG pipeline certificate

BC Government puts $9.5 million toward removing more than 100 derelict boats 

RCAF pilot reprimanded for flying over Tofino to improve his cell service

Our travel restrictions are too little, too late

Head of new investment fund legally protected from political interference 

Victoria News

Victoria born Lifehouse vocalist calls out SD61 on proposed music cuts

BC launches $500M fund to subsidize green business growth

BC Housing buys $25M Victoria hotel, parking lot to continue supportive housing

Coleman deflects questions about money laundering in BC casinos at hearing

Brighter days coming in May for BC's long COVID-19 battle

Global

Ex-BC gaming minister denies turning blind eye to casino crime and influencing RCMP

'Our life preserver': Honouring a Vancouver paramedic after nearly 46 years on the job

'Charley paid the biggest price': BC mom calls for regulatory change after song's tug sinks

Transform Granville strip to a pedestrian and dining zone, says Vancouver city councillor

Vancouver penthouse party host sentenced to 1 day in jail for violating health order

Georgia Straight

BC economist says proposed 1 percent tax on Canadian homes owned by foreigners a 'fringe measure'

Delta, Abbotsford and Langley police recover $444,000 in stolen trucks and appliances

The Tyee

To Stop COVID, We Need "Gold Standard' Border Control

Horgan says Action on Paid sick Leave coming ' in days Ahead'

RCMP Secret Facial Recognition Tool looked for Matches with 700,000 'Terrorists'

Miscellaneous