Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, June 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday,  June 28, 2021
   

Western Canada Heatwave

Dangerous heat wave sets records across Western Canada

BC town sets another all-time temperature record as 'prolonged, dangerous' heat wave continues

Alberta's Heat Dome sends us back indoors just as we were so close to freedom

Lytton BC sets a new all time Canadian heat record for the second day in a row

'Historic' heat wave in Western Canada might not lift for days, forecasters say

Heat wave putting Okanagan fruit crops at risk

60 historic temperature records smashed in BC Sunday as 'dangerous' heat wave continues

British Columbians feel effect of climate crisis as Lytton shatters record for all-time high temperature in Canada

BC Hydro says heatwave driving peak hourly demand to new record

Seniors suffer through heat wave as housing complex offers poor ventilation, no air conditioning

BC town sets another all-time temperature record as 'prolonged, dangerous' heat wave continues

Campfires to be banned across BC beginning this week

Even Lytton is feeling the heat as records continue to be shattered

Businesses close, ice runs out as temperatures hit 39.8 C in Greater Victoria

Four dogs die of heat stroke at Nanaimo vet hospital amid record temperatures

Province douses campfires for rest of season

North Saanich residents asked to cut water use to address shortage

Record breaking heat continues for a third day around Greater Victoria 

Coronavirus response in BC

Delta variant leading to concern of COVID-19 growth, BC health officials say

BC reports 145 new COVID-19 cases over three days as active cases dip below 1,000

Monthly update reveals progress heat wave impacts clinics

COVID-19 modelling suggests vaccines giving 'ongoing durable protection' health officials say

Extreme heat creating obstacles for COVID-19 vaccination program in parts of BC

No mask needed for indoor public spaces from July 1, as pandemic fizzles in BC

On the eve of Step 3 of reopening, most infected people not passing on virus: Henry

Heat puts seniors, homeless at risk; some vaccination appointments cancelled

North Saanich residents asked to reduce water use so system can recover

BC's COVID-19 cases drying up in summer heat, only 38 Monday

Globe and Mail

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CBC

Shaw says BC employees can't have paid leave for COVID-19 shots

Minimal damage as suspicious fire probed at abandoned church in northwestern BC

Metro Vancouver creates tool kit for cities to retain, grow tree canopies 

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver police criticized for response to group overdose at English Bay beach

Opposition to school, social housing project for Coal Harbour 'crazy' supporter says

Despite pandemic, Election 2020 boasted a big turnout in BC

Want to start reconciling with First Nations? Expand the Senate

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Seniors' group asks court to clarify injunction after being turned back from logging protest

BC municipalities get incentives to speed up housing approvals

Victoria News

View Royal neighbours furious as Thetis Lake visitors overflow CRD parking lots

Elder group heading to Victoria court to protest RCMP  exclusion zones at Fairy Creek

Global

BC government providing $12M to support First Nations investigating residential school sites

Western part of Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park reopens to public

Georgia Straight

Horgan's rise to power rooted in 1990's environmentalists focusing on parks over the climate 

BC calls for celebration, reflection, and respect during Pride month 2021

The Tyee

In the drive towards a sustainable city, some motorists are left behind

What is new about BC's New Democrats?

Today's Politics are toxic to Indigenous women

After neighbourhood outcry, Oppenheimer Park will reopen during heatwave

Miscellaneous