Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, May 12, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 600 new COVID-19 cases, vaccine bookings to open for people 30+ Wednesday

BC holding remaining AstraZeneca shots for 2nd does due to 'limited availability'

Some of BC's COVID hot spots also have the lowest vaccination rates, data shows

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines appears safe - but no data on whether I works, UK study says

Over 2.2M COVID-19 vaccine doses given in BC

600 new cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death recorded, as BC hits vaccination milestone

Health authorities release neighbourhood-level COVID-19 data for the first time

BC's COVID-19 rate creeps up again, 600 new cases Wednesday

Globe and Mail

Vancouver Mayor says no time for drug decriminalization redo

Penticton Mayor writes letter to Horgan seeking intervention in dispute over temporary shelter 

Indigenous leaders call for clarity, investigation into RCMP after police shootings in BC

CBC

Vancouver Mayor says no time to argue over details of drug decriminalization plan

BC moves to refuse driver's licence renewals for those who don't pay COVID fines

Investigation finds biodivesity of old growth forests at risk in Port Alberni

Burnaby and Coquitlam teachers' associations facing devastating job cuts for provincial COVID relief

New electoral boundaries bill could unfairly affect rural voters, say BC Liberals 

How BC's accessibility act will change life for the deaf, hard of hearing community

Metro Vancouver municipalities prepare for a summer with more patios and beer in parks

Despite cancellation concerns, BC promises funds this year for 17 year old school nutrition program

Leaders overseeing thousands of BC health care professionals apologize for systemic anti-indigenous racism

Vancouver Sun

Have unpaid COVID fines? ICBC may not renew your driver's licence or insurance

North Vancouver driver fined for non-essential travel on the Malahat

As 'revenge porn' spikes during pandemic, BC aims to crack down with Legislation 

This is why Vancouver has become North America's anti-Asian hate crime capital

Surrey police chief hopes for 'soft launch' this fall

Vancouver mayor says no time for drug decriminalization redo

Fifteen months behind schedule, Dunbar social housing repairs finishing

Bet on NDP making employers pay for permanent sick leave scheme 

Victoria Times-Colonist

COVID fines must be paid to renew driver's licence under proposed legislation

North Vancouver driver fined for non-essential travel on the Malahat

Amid all the COVID noise, $42 million Esquimalt project advances

Real Estate boom leaves permit backlog at Islands Trust

Candidates for Qualicum Beach council seat include former Schwarzenegger stand double

University faculty concerned about return to in-person classes

Premier says legislation to keep youth who overdose in care will return after consultation

'Stay home if you're sick barrier removed

Sidney asks airport for more consultation on proposed giant distribution centre

Victoria News

Community association calls for input on Victoria boundary changes

BC to provide 3 days of sick pay for COVID-19 absences

Island Health appreciates nurses answering the call in challenging times

Eby jabs back against Penticton Mayor's ad urging BC Premier to intervene in shelter dispute

BC funds research chair for Lou Gehrig's disease at UBC

Global

BC woman who confronted transit police officer over masks in viral video ordered to pay fines

No time for drug decriminalization plan redo, Vancouver mayor says

New BC CDC report raises more questions about travel between BC, Alberta

BC to refuse driver's licence renewals to people with unpaid COVID-19 fines

Emergency alert message sent to BC mobile phones by mistake

Legislative changes urged after logging proposed near key North Okanagan drinking water source

Province launches website to help identify algae blooms in BC lakes

'We want our park back': Community leaders propose Oppenheimer Park reopen during day, close at night

Georgia Straight

COVID mask falls off Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealing his true colours

The Tyee

Detained Migrants Get a Pandemic lifeline

Vancouver's Drug Decriminalization plan is a disaster, say advocates

How the Big Melt will change life for people and nature

Miscellaneous