Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 26, 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

British Columbia reports 250 new cases, fewest since late October

Vaccine passports might be unjust, says BC's ombudsman

Third day with fewer than 300 new cases; coughing as an assault

Why is Surrey BC's hottest COVID spot?

BC records 250 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 more deaths

'Just hold tight': COVID-19 second vaccine doses coming sooner

Globe and Mail

Vancouver social housing plans highlight divide between neighbours' fears and community needs

Study traces origins of virus found in BC salmon to fish farms in Norway

More than 100 arrests so far at BC protests against old growth logging

Fairy Creek protests divide local Indigenous groups 

Fracking likely to create stronger, more common earthquakes in northern BC: study

CBC

Protesters vow to fight on as BC RCMP continue enforcement against old-growth logging blockades

Farmed fish the source of virus spread among wild salmon, BC Study suggests

BC ombudsperson urges caution if governments adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports

Journalists' association challenging RCMP in court over media restrictions at Fairy Creek logging blockade

Vancouver rejects councillor's proposal to fast track future social housing towers

BC deploys crews to Manitoba to assist with several aggressive fires

Canadian Coast Guard opens new search and rescue station in Victoria

Vancouver Sun

Indoor religious services to resume this weekend with 50 person limit

Vaccinated snowbirds have to find their own way in BC, says SFU prof

East Van RV 'streeters' dig in as Vancouver's deadline day passes

NDP ducks questions about whether latest Site C budget could soar even more

Brides and Grooms race to tie down wedding plans after restrictions start easing in BC

Victoria Times-Colonist

After 159 years,  W & J Wilson leaves downtown, will focus on Sidney and Oak Bay Stores

Suspect in school spitting incident identified

CRD seeks public input on Galloping Goose, Lochside Trail widening plan

The numbers tell the tale in Greater Victoria

Victoria News

Indigenous housing building in Colwood almost ready for occupancy

More than 50 arrested Tuesday at logging protest camps onVancouver island

Estate of Victoria High School Alum donates $123,000 to fund post-secondary studies

BC Wildfire Service deploys 41 firefighters to Manitoba for assistance

Return to offices up next in BCs COVID-19 restart plan

Global

BC Casinos start laying out details for COVID-19 reopening plan

Will BC businesses face conflict when mandatory ask order ends?

Arrests surpass 100 at BC old-growth logging protests: RCMP

Vaccine passports might be unjust, says BC's ombudsman

'Horrific, terrifying': Penticton family speaks out about Okanagan rental crisis

Union of BC Indian Chiefs appalled, horrified by dumpsite of severed bear paws

Fared salmon virus source, amplifies disease transmission in wild salmon: BC study

BC deploys crews to Manitoba to assist with several aggressive wildfires

Georgia Straight

Energy road map charts challenging course to oil-free future

BC's minister responsible for housing, David Eby, promises thousands of affordable rental units

BC residents who live on water lack basic Tennant protections

BC government seeks public input during review of personal information protection law

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, co-op neighbours ask City of Vancouver not to evict RV encampment

If Council truly values arts and culture, it will support a motion that prioritizes social and co-op housing

The Tyee

A giant Old Growth Cedar Rolling Down a BC Highway went viral. What's its story?

Virus plaguing BC's salmon not native to Pacific Ocean, study finds

US experts to Trudeau: Your nuclear dream may turn to nightmare

Change BC Fracking or expect damaging earthquakes: Report

Miscellaneous