Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, May 17, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday , May 17, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC residents who had AstraZeneca vaccine can choose second-dose vaccine

BC likely to give second doses of COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected: Dr. Bonnie Henry

BC reports 1,360 new COVID cases over three days, along with 14 additional deaths

Vaccine wristbands handed out for COVID-19 hot spot in Surrey

BC addressing possible reopening plans; fourth wave concerns

14 more people die of COVID-19 in BC as province announces 1,360 new cases over 3 days

COVID-19 cases in Vancouver Island region continue to fall

BC Centre for Disease Control reports 306 cases of highly contagious B.1.6617 variant

School kids over 12 can be registered for vaccine starting this week, says Surrey Schools boss

BC's COVID-19 infection rate stays below 500 a day over weekend

Globe and Mail

Former BC Liberal minister seeks party leadership after almost decade away from politics

Avi Lewis to run for NDP in West Vancouver area riding

Vancouver police identify alleged gang members, warn public of getting caught in the crossfire

RCMP begin enforcing court injunction banning blockades of logging activities in Vancouver Island

Snow possible in mountain passes as cold front hits Southern BC 

CBC

995 lightning flashes in 12 hour period in BC spark concerns about forest fires

Tenants of West Kootenay apartment building stranded by elevator outage

Calls for greater police accountability after Vancouver officers handcuffed, detain retired Black judge

Vancouver police identify 6 known gangsters considered risk to the general publics

Northern BC nurses counter protest anti masking rally

Teachers say most kids will rebound from pandemic school year, but they'll need help

BC's Oldest provincial park marks 100th anniversary with book about its history, controversies

Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon to run for leadership of the BC Liberal Party

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver police issue public warning about targeted gangsters

US Senate passes bill allowing Alaska bound cruise ships to bypass BC

British Columbia's name flamed: Some BC municipalities down on the Crown

Former Cabinet Minister Kevin Falcon swoops into the race

Premier Horgan hasn't taken threat to BC Cruise ship industry seriously

Victoria Times-Colonist

RCMP begins enforcing injunction against Fairy Creek protesters

Rainbow crosswalk at Colwood high school marred by anti-gay graffiti

Greater Victoria School Board delays vote on controversial budget

Victoria News

Capital Regional District expands Mount Work land for $1.1 million

Avalanche Canada receives $10 million grant from BC government

North Saanich asked to create more affordable, diverse housing

Political veteran Kevin Falcon set for 2nd run at BC Liberal leadership 

Global

Kevin Falcon officially joins the BC Liberal leadership race

Six Metro Vancouver gangsters identified as posing 'significant risk' to public safety: police

Vancouver police apologize for handcuffing retired Black BC judge

Avalanche Canada to expand safety services in BC with $10 million provincial grant

Fraser Health's immunization program for school-aged children resuming for grades 7 and 10

RCMP move to end blockade against logging of forests on Vancouver Island

Georgia Straight

Kevin Falcon and Michael Lee enter BC Liberal leadership race

Vancouver Police list six highest risk gangsters as Delta and Surrey boost anti-gang efforts

Avi Lewis declares his intention to seek NDP nomination in West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Vancouver police pose with anti masker who once declared that George Soros controls all the world's media

BC issues statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia 2021

The Tyee

Canada's First Shelter for Sex Workers Provides a 'Sanctuary'

In Vancouver, it's harder to build Social Housing than Mansions. Let's Change that

Want to encourage electric trucks? Let them haul more, says BC

A legacy of mistrust: Can Indigenous Health Care in BC's North Turn a Corner

The Bute Inlet Disaster: How Dying Glaciers can unleash devastation

Miscellaneous