Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday, May 1 & 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

'Like lining up for concert tickets' High demand for Kelowna drop-in vaccine clinic

A Canadian vaccine certificate faces science, privacy hurdles: officials

Trudeau's COVID-19 vaccine certificates, Dr. Tam's tracking bracelets terrify BC Libertarian leader Keith MacIntyre

Entire island in BC gets vaccinated for COVID-19

BC children with complex needs should be prioritized for vaccine, parents say

Before we criticize Dr. Henry, let's acknowledge her courage

Globe and Mail

U.S. home builders push for new US-Canada softwood deal

Investigating money laundering in BC an issue for RCMP

Delta shooting victim identified as corrections officer; police hunt for a motive

CBC

Public shootings in Metro Vancouver may be due to inexperienced gang members, says criminologist

29 year old corrections officer killed in Delta shooting

SFU researchers develop new waterproof coating

BC creek fills with foam after laundry powder applied to nearby rooftops to control moss

Habitat protection alone won't save endangered caribou in BC, recovery program director says

Meet the people putting Indigenous culture at the heart of addictions treatment

Vancouver Sun

Popular correctional officer gunned down in Delta shooting

Merchants cry foul as pay parking returns to Granville Island

BC Liberal legislator  Mike Bernier says he's tested positive for COVID-19

Granville Bridge reopens after climate protest, eight arrested

Victoria Times-Colonist

Building boom ramps up soil dumping in rural areas, causing pushback

Most houses selling for over list price in red-hot Victoria market

Four homes that have sold for over asking price in Greater Victoria

No sign of upheaval as camping bylaw takes effect in Victoria parks

Actor who made discrimination complaint says she faced backlash, including verbal abuse

Music needs to be a core part of curriculum, nt an extra

Victoria News

Saanich extends public-free council meetings through July 30

Boat owners day order by North Saanich

Neighbours stunned by massive warehouse proposed near Victoria airport

Global

BC Liberal MLA Mike Bernier has tested positive for COVID-19

Victim in fatal Delta shooting identified as BC corrections officer

Bylaw banning daytime camping in Victoria parks back in force

Climate activists blockade Vancouver's Granville Street Bridge for 5 hours

Battle brewing over another homeless housing project in Penticton

Hospital board asked to reconsider denial of $1 million in retroactive funding for Penticton health care

BC's anti-racism hotline a 'positive step' but groups say concrete action needed

BC Liberal Health critic's COVID-19 comments in question

New Westminster police new vaccine plea as 5 officers isolate after COVID-19 exposure

BC Ferries scraps 'divisive' pilot project for Sunshine Coast route

Georgia Straight

Police arrest eight extinction rebellion Vancouver protesters for blocking Granville Bridge

Why play the lottery when you can just buy and resell a house? Top 3 Vancouver property flips

Delta Police investigating shooting at Scottsdale Centre

The Tyee

Miscellaneous