Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, April 7, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC to limit screening for COVID-19 variants of concern

BC reports 997 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths, record 105 in ICU

Experts believe BC's COVID-19 variant trend is about one month behind Ontario's

Why rare blood clots could be a safe effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Want to get ahead of COVID-19 variants? Vaccinate young people, experts say

Almost 1,000 new cases; Vancouver Canucks update

BC faces vaccine shortfall amid rising cases of COVID-19 variants

Vancouver Canucks say 25 players, staff test positive for COVID-19 in outbreak involving virus variant

COVID-19 surges in Howe Sound health region as 997 new cases confirmed in BC

BC lagging behind in vaccines administered compared to overall supply

Young people hit harder by third wave in BC, Close to 20 percent of eligible people in BC vaccinated

COVID-19 variants of concern higher than reported in British Columbia, experts say

Nearly 20 percent of eligible BC residents have COVID-19 vaccine; 67 new Island cases

More than 160,000 register in first hours of BC's new COVID-19 vaccination system

BC has 997 more COVID-19 cases Wednesday, hospitalization rises

Globe and Mail

Three Vancouver city councillors dispute party's selection of 2022 mayoral candidate

Vancouver funds permanent position to lead overdose response team

BC and Ottawa promise unbroken cell service on 'Highway of Tears'

CBC

Experts question whether Canucks can finish season following COVID-19 outbreak

Sensitive salmon habitat in Coquitlam damaged by vandalism, extra traffic

RCMP say traffic stops by suspected police impersonator were done by on-duty officer

White Spot investigating after Penticton franchisee leaves load of dog poo at homeless shelter

UNBC faculty signs collective agreement ending lengthy labour dispute with University

BC Premier asked to remove retired judge from Chinese-Canadian committee following Uyghur comments

BC premier says it's 'outrageous' people are travelling to Vancouver Island, but has no plans to stop it

Vancouver Fire Captain appointed to permanent position leading overdose response team

Improved cell service coming to BC's Highway of Tears

Vancouver Sun

Ex BC NDP Premier Harcourt among those pushing for 'air tax' fix

How safe is it to dine on a patio given the rise in variants

Metro Vancouver real estate frenzy stressful for buyers ... and sellers, realtors say

Policing gap ceased by RCMP laid bare at money laundering inquiry

Victoria Times-Colonist

Province kicks in $500,000 for Saanich fire hall, to be built with mass timber

There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

No more cellphone dead zone: Province to improve service from Sooke to Port Renfrew

Metchosin residents, fire chief call for change to how 911 calls are handled

Victoria News

Saanich halts herbicide use at Kings Park greenspace amid neighbourhood outcry

Tofino woman apologizes after comparing BC mask mandate to residential schools

BC funds 12 mass timber research and development projects

BC teacher's union asks officials for COVID data to prove schools are still safe

Province, Feds fund full cell service along 'Highway of Tears' following years of advocacy

Global BC

Pandemic takes tragic toll on international students with rising deaths by suicide: report

'The badge, the gun, it's sending a message' say student opponents of police in Vancouver schools

Shock, disappointment after pail of dog poop thrown in front of BC homeless shelter

BC teacher disciplined for showing age-inappropriate movies to Grade 6,7 students

Funding announcement to provide full cellphone coverage along BC's Highway of Tears

BC psychologists say their services should be covered under MSP

City of Vancouver funds overdose response team

Georgia Straight

Angus Reid Institute study finds 39 precent of Canadians want housing prices to crash 

After years of LGBT controversies, BC education minister directs Chilliwack school board to take inclusive action

Vancouver Police find apartment party with about 20 people during wellness check

The Tyee

Managed Risks Necessary for Northern BC's Economic Development, says O'Toole

How BC fumbled the Third Wave

Parent caregivers of highly vulnerable kids want vaccine now

How about a BC 'Circuit Breaker' on Climate Change Too?

    

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