Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday,  May 25, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses to be sooner than expected, but no 'too soon: BC's top doctor

BC reports 289 new COVID-19 cases, one death as province outlines restart plan

COVID-19 in BC: Hospitalized cases increase, 14 flights with exposure and more

Nearly 65% of BC adults have had a COVID-19 shot as cases continue downward trend

BC case counts slow as vaccination numbers grow

BC venues expect Roaring '20's to roll out fro post-pandemic reopening

BC's COVID-19 infection drop continues, 289 cases Tuesday

Globe and Mail

BC outlines four step plan to end restrictions, return to normal by September

CBC

BC aiming to life virtually all restrictions by September under new restart plan

Tourism industry remains optimistic, despite ongoing travel restrictions

In person faith based gatherings can resume in BC with limitations

Kelowna church fined for holding indoor gathering, RCMP say

Teachers and students reflect on a full year of pandemic learning in BC

After 14 months of COVID, BC's reopening plan brings plenty of relief and plenty of questions

Planners 'cautiously optimistic' PNE fair could happen this fall after all

Alberta revives turn-off-taps resources bill that sparked legal row with BC

Sports leagues and fitness facilities pumped, but cautious, for restart plan

200 year old traditional headdress returns to BC First Nation after decades in Ontario museum

Conservation officers asking for public's help in case of dumped bear paws

Heavy Rain prompts evacuation alert for 229 properties in Fairmont Hot Springs area

Vancouver Sun

Travel ban extended, indoor dining allowed under first step of four-part plan

Research on second doses could derail BC reopening plan

North Vancouver school board apologizes for trustee's insensitive comments

Five things you can and can't do under Step 1 of BC's reopening plan

Victoria Times-Colonist

Four step reopening plan includes return to social visits, sports. travel

Dozens of bear paws, their claws removed, dumped roadside next to Shuswap Lake

Police seek suspect after school staffer spot on by woman who told kids COVID is fake

A quiet weekend on the ferries as BC plots new COVID course

Victoria News

Canadian Coast Guard officially opens Victoria's new permanent station

Fundraiser for arrested Vancouver Island logging protesters tops $18K

Indoor dining up to 5 hoe visitors allowed in BC COVID-19 restart

Global

BC lays out restart plan including a return to normal by September

10 things you need to know about BC's COVID-19 restart plan

BC's restart plan offers roadmap to the return of sport and fitness

Wearing a mask in BC indoor public spaces could be optional by July 1

PNE organizers start planning for an in person fair this summer

More than 200 properties on evacuation alert in East Kootenay after heavy rainfall

Georgia Straight

British Columbia unveils four-step plan for reopening province

Police issue over $11,000 in fines to 17 partiers at downtown suite

Lions Gate Bridge to undergo overnight closures during counterflow traffic system upgrades

The Tyee

BC officials share 'light' at the end of a long, dark COVID tunnel

Why is Surrey BC's hottest COVID spot? And more insights into pandemic divisions

Jason Kenney's favourite researcher just gave him a headache

Near Port Alberni, Anger over planned  pot facility near Indigenous healing centre

Miscellaneous