Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, May 11, 2021
   

BC's / Vancouver's Escalating Gang Violence

Metro Vancouver gang violence raises questions about police effectiveness, accountability

Early findings suggest a targeted incident': RCMP on 2 bodies found near Penticton 

2 bodies found on forestry road in Okanagan were likely victims of 'targeted incident' police say

UN gang killer Cory Vallee should get a new trial: defence lawyer

Two bodies discovered in remote area near Penticton

Coronavirus response in BC

British Columbia reports 515 new cases, 2 deaths

Dr. Bonnie Henry says there's limited surveillance on transmissions in school and daycare

COVID-19 trend line continues to fall, as BC records 515 new cases and 2 more deaths

British Columbians may be able to choose vaccine other than AstraZeneca for 2nd dose, says Dr. Bonnie Henry

BC records 515 new cases as infection numbers trend downward

BC's COVID-19 decrease continues, 515 new cases Tuesday

Globe and Mail

BC backstops COVID-19 sick pay, pledges permanent reforms for vulnerable workers

BC didn't effectively manage conservation lands program, auditor general says

CBC

Friends mourn death of longtime Downtown Eastside resident and advocate

RCMP reviewing actions of Kelowna officer seen repeatedly punching suspect in arrest video

Police, coroner investigate parts of human skull found in Victoria area waterway

Families left in the lurch as Merritt Seniors Home gives up 20 long-term care beds

BC law enforcement favours education over fines when it comes to COVID-19 violations

Auditor General slams BC's management of program designed to protect at-risk species and habitat

Vancouver Sun

Seat redistribution is a wake up call for BC Liberals 

Proposed law west the stage for three days paid COVID-19 related sick leave in BC but critics say it's not enough

Coalition says users were set out of drug decriminalization proposal / Vancouver Model gets panned

Victoria Times-Colonist

Island pharmacies delivering AstraZeneca again, as Ontario pauses first doses

City seeks feedback on proposed changes to neighbourhood boundaries

Langford to spruce up rail area as 'cultural precinct' with food, artisans

Restaurant defying COVID-19 health orders fined and found in contempt of court order

Early morning blaze destroys Sooke distillery

Skeletal  remains found in Gorge Waterway likely historical, says coroners service

Langford councillor tells council meeting he won't answer questions about being in US

Proposed law sets the stage for three days paid COVID-19 related sick leave in BC

Tiny home village opening now set for Friday due to fire alarm delay

Better to release information than be accused of keeping secrets

Victoria News

Sidney calls on Victoria Airport Authority to improve design of planned warehouse

Penticton's Keith MacIntyre new leader of the BC Libertarian Party

Colwood council gets back to work after voting against 9.3% property tax hike

Langford's Station Avenue corridor getting its park

Money running out for fresh fruit, vegetables, milk in BC schools

BC to provide three days of sick pay for COVID-19 absences

Global

Metro Vancouver gang violence raises questions about police effectiveness, accountability

Virtual care popular at BC Children's Hospital, plans underway to continue post-pandemic

COVID-19: BC introduces sick pay legislation to fill gaps in federal program

Victoria police investigating after remains found in Gorge Waterway

Early findings suggest a targeted incident': RCMP on 2 bodies found near Penticton 

BC introduces sick pay legislation to fill gaps in federal program

Georgia Straight

Reconciliation means rethinking parks governance

The Tyee

Auditor General says BC is failing to protect critical wildlife habitat 

BC provides three days' sick pay. It's not enough, say critics

It's too hard to report adverse vaccine effects, says doctor

'We are losing it as we speak.' say Crab Park Advocates

Miscellaneous