Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 23, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday,  July 23, 2021
   

BC Fires

Sirens sound as warning as fires threaten communities

BC hiker missing for almost 2 weeks found safe by wildfire crews

Two Mile Road wildfire near Sicamous now at 1,000 hectares

Nk'Mip Creek wildfire near Osoyoos now at 6,800 hectares: 1 home lost

BC's fluid wildfire situation prompts evacuations for some, relief for others 

'No relief in sight' for wildfire forecast in southern BC as thousands remain under evacuation order

Hiker missing in BC backcountry for 2 weeks found by wildfire crew

More evacuation orders and alerts in BC due to wildfires with 'no end in sight'

Some evacuation alerts lifted as BC wildfire situation remains fluid

Coronavirus response in BC

BC tips over 80 percent for first vaccine shot s COVID-19 cases climb

96% of COVID-19 cases are among those not fully vaccinated, BC Health Officials say

Delta variant of COVID-19 now makes up nearly 4 in 10 cases in BC, data shows

BC reports over 100 new COVID-19 cases for first time in five weeks

Interior Health trending upwards, leading BC in new daily cases

Over 100 new cases; most new and active cases in Interior health 

BC records 112 new cases of COVID-19 as 7 day average more than doubles

COVID-19 cases in BC are up. - but 78 per cent of new cases are among unvaccinated people

BC's COVID-19 spread rises, 112 more cases confirmed Friday

Globe and Mail

Former BC clerk pleads not guilty to five charges including breach of trust and fraud

CBC

2 top executives out at BC car sales regulator following allegations by law society

Salmon are getting cooked by climate change. Here's how they could be saved

Abbotsford church fire initially labelled arson by police, now being treated as mischief

Former BC Legislature clerk pleads not guilty to 5 charges as trial set for January

Uncertified aviation fuel trucks pulled from service at Prince George Airport

Mayor Doug McCallum to face off against Councillor Brenda Locke in Surrey's 2022 election

Richmond Night Market reopens after 16 month closure due to COVID-19

Vancouver Sun

Hiker found alive after being lost in Garibaldi Provincial Park for two weeks

Another heat wave may hit southern BC late next week

Huge housing projects needed, but unlikely with civic elections looming

BC court decision clears way for federal action on foreign ownership

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Drought warning issued for eastern Vancouver Island and Gulf lands

Victoria couple found after vehicle got stuck on remote forestry road

Victoria News

Saanich staff, council gain help in amenity package negotiations with developers 

Nature area, business park proposed for 52 hectare parcel in north Metchosin

BC COVID 19 funding supports 83 tourist attractions, bus companies

Global

BC residents encouraged to curb water use as drought conditions grow

City of Vernon files civl suit agains owners of 'nuisance rental party house'

Former Clerk of BC Legislature pleads not guilty to five counts

Will the BC wildfires push up lumber prices all over again?

Georgia Straight

BC restricts sale and use of rat poisons in order to protect owls and other wildlife

Garibaldi hiker found after two weeks; missing Victoria seniors located stuck on forest road

The Tyee

Crip camp and the roots of disability activism in the US

Will an Indigenous Healing Centre finally find a home on Vancouver's waterfront?

Once divided by Colonialism, the Squamish Nation Honours a Day of "Amalgamation'

Europe is planning a border carbon tax. Is Canada next?

Miscellaneous