Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday July 3 and 4, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, July 3 & 4 30, 2021
   

Western Canada Heatwave/BC Wildfires

BC officials suspect human cause for devastating Lytton wildfire

RCMP working to identify cause of Lytton wildfire

Two bodies discovered in Lytton after wildfire, officials say

'We have to restore faith in humanity': Community members rally to help BC wildfire evacuees, firefighters

A hotter future is already here - and Canada is not ready

Lytton wildfire: Witnesses recount train fires in area before village burned

Two bodies found in Lytton, following 'devastating' blaze: officials

BC Coroners Service confirms deaths of two people

Just how historic was Western Canada's Heat Wave? 'Nothing can compare'

Lytton wildfire grows as others force evacuations from southwest of Kamloops

Wildfire that decimated BC town was likely human-caused, says official

BC residents advised to keep 'go bags' ready as wildfire season gets under way

Climate change is forcing BC to rethink how it fights wildfires, say experts

BC Fire crews hope out of province support will aid battle against more than 180 active wildfires

Vancouver firefighters warn of high urban fire dangers

Lytton resident praises firefighters for saving animals she had to leave behind as she fled

Crews battle more than 170 wildfires in BC as drying conditions continue

BC admits communication with First Nations during Lytton 'didn't live up to expectations' 

BC's response to First Nations members fleeing Lytton fire 'woefully inadequate': leader

Anger grows over BC Emergency Health Services' handling of heat wave that left hundreds dead

Nearly 185 fires burning across BC with more expected soon

Lytton residents refused access to save surviving pets

Crews battling two new wildfires on Vancouver Island

Coulson helicopter brought in from California to fight Interior wildfires

BCCDC warns British Columbians to 'prepare for the worst' ahead of wildfire smoke

BC heatwave possible harbinger of long, smoky wildfire season: expert

Fire near Mystic Beach are under control: BC Wildfire Service

Coronavirus response in BC

Globe and Mail

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CBC

Fraser Health urges people who touched injured bat in Belcarra to seek medical help

Vancouver Sun

Gasoline prices expected to continue their climb in BC, experts say

Time for radical change as overdose deaths, involuntary hospitalizations soar

Here's what the pandemic taught Metro Vancouver about air pollution

Four of Five teachers report declining mental health during pandemic

Blueberry River First Nations triumphs in court over BC government

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Base commander prepares to move on from CFB Esquimalt

Oh Kanata. Time for a new flag and a new name?

Small earthquake recorded in Juan de Fuca Strait

Foot passenger kiosks out of service at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal  

Victoria News

Small earthquake reminds Greater Victorians that they live in active earthquake zone

Peninsula communities appear ready to collaborate on environmental policy

Funding from Saanich boosts non-profit's mental health programs

Know how to evacuate in event of a fire, say BC emergency management officials

Greater Victoria drug checking increases alongside overdose deaths

Public hearing being held on changes needed for Esquimalt's new public safety building 

Global

Head of BC Civil Liberties group under fire over 'burn it all down' tweet

Group that handles bat in Belcarra park could have been exposed to rabies: officials

Georgia Straight

Vancouver luxury home sold for $18.5 million qualifies for a tax exemption - realtor Adam Major explains why

How to face a crisis with courage - Fair Creek's lessons

Climate Cassandra Guy McPherson makes a case that scientists, IIPCC and media underpay the crisis

Totem pole burned on Vancouver Island in apparent retaliation for sinking of Captain Cook statue

Vancouver police sergeant's tweet about Mayor Kennedy Stewart draws plaudits and denunciation

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous