Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, May 20, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, May 20, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 357 new COVID-19 cases, fewest since mid-February

BC looking at 13 week interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, top doctor says

Clinics better than schools for COVID-19 vaccinations, Henry says

Kids 12 to 17 years old can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia

New case count below 400; further details about youth vaccinations

Here's why communities become COVID Hotspots

BC opens COVID-19 vaccine clinics to youth

BC youth aged 12 to 17 will be mainly vaccinated at community clinics rather than schools, province says

Why many Canadians feel stuck in 'limbo' without COVID-19 vaccine 2nd does appointments

BC youth welcome at vaccination clinics without parental consent

Meet the people trying to improve vaccination rates in areas of Surrey slammed by the virus

Kids can't go with parents to get shots at same time, Henry says

BC parents with COVID-19 vaccine appointments can bring the kids

Globe and Mail

One dead, several arrested after mall shooting in Nanaimo

Alaska aims to bypass BC ports to revive cruise industry

BC resident faces hate speech charge after complaint made to War Crimes Program

CBC

BC to announce details of economic recovery plan next week, as restrictions ease

Vancouver preschool shut down without warning, leaving parents scrambling for child care

1 person killed in parking lot shooting outside Nanaimo shopping centre

Handcuffing of retired Black judge mirrors brother's sales imprisonment 46 years ago

Mounties return to enforce injunction against logging blockade on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Sun

Nanaimo Mounties issue warning after man shot to death in parked car

Almost half of British Columbians polled are still skirting travel bans

Global wealth skewing the look and feel of Vancouver and Toronto

Plan to restart BC's economy as restrictions ease comes Tuesday

Gondola or ski resort? Province seeks input on two proposals for Chilliwack mountains

Focus on Falcon means he's the BC Liberal front-runner

Victoria Times-Colonist

One dead and three in custody after Nanaimo shooting

Bill allowing US Cruise lines to bypass Victoria passes, needs presidents signature

Mayors rankled at one of their own

Victoria News

Arrests continue as protesters return to Caycuse blockade on Vancouver Island

Hundreds attend Palestinian solidarity demonstration at legislature in Victoria

Logging protesters rally through Victoria to BC Legislature

1 dead, 'several arrested after shooting in Nanaimo

Global

The circuit breaker will be over': BC aims to move past third wave of COVID-19 pandemic

One dead, three in custody after shooting in Nanaimo: Police

BC youth who want the COVID-19 vaccine do not need parental consent or a signed form

Abbotsford councillor's Facebook post invoking Nazi Germany raises eyebrows

Expect traffic and campsite enforcement to squash non-essential travel in Sea to Sky region

Seven more arrests at BC blockade opposing old-growth logging: RCMP

BC Premier throws support behind possible Major League Baseball team in Vancouver

BC study to probe lagging care home worker vaccination rates

British Columbia's cruise ship industry continues to navigate choppy waters

Georgia Straight

Keynote speaker at this weekend's Vancouver anti mask rally, Chris Sky, charged with uttering death threats

Don't blame anti-Asian sentiment on the COVID-19 pandemic

Prices of brand new homes in Canada jump 9.9 percent in biggest annual increase since February 2007

The Tyee

More arrests at Fair Creek  Blockade and Protest in Victoria

International Energy Agency 'Annihilates' Chance of a Fossil-Fuel Future

The reinvention of Kevin Falcon

The Best parks for people with Disabilities aren't in Vancouver

BC Government criticized for secrecy around $500 million investment fund

Will BC's Landmark New Legislation adequately address disability rights?

Miscellaneous