Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, July 13, 2021
   

Western Canada Heatwave/BC Fires

Evacuation order issued as wildfire flares near Kamloops; order lifted in Okanagan

Firefighting gear stolen from Merry Creek blaze near Castlegar BC

BC's new all-time hits from recent heat wave are very concerning. Here's why

Evacuation orders issued as total number of BC wildfires top 1,000

Lytton burned, people died. Who Should pay?

Boaters urged to stay off Skaha Lake as aerial attack continues on 

Highway closed, evacuation orders issued as wildfires challenge fire crews across BC

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 33 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths

80 precent of eligible adults in BC have now received at least one COVID-19 dose

Most new cases in Interior Health; active cases decrease

We're getting a better picture of the Lambda Variant

BC records 33 new cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths

Some doses of Astra-Zeneca vaccine wasted as advice changed and demand dropped: Dix

BC reaches 80% of adult COVID 19 vaccinations Tuesday

Globe and Mail

BC to announce changes to understaffed ambulance service after heat wave

Four dead, one missing after collapse of crane in Kelowna

British Columbia to 'entertain' hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, Premier says

CBC

4 killed, another presumed dead in crane collapse in Kelowna

BC Hydro investigating damage to submarine cables that carry power to Vancouver Island

BC First Nation says more than 160 unmarked graves found

Valemount residents fear losing only grocery store in town

Former Indigenous city councillor says shew as targeted for speaking about violence to women

Seed bank created for extreme conditions of Fraser Canyon destroyed in Lytton wildfire

Burrard SkyTrain station to close for 2 years for upgrades

How to outfit buildings to better handle hotter temperatures

Mother of Wet'suwet'en man killed by Campbell River RCMP seeks answers and an inquest

Vancouver Sun

Two Salmon Arm brothers among victims in fatal Kelowna crane collapse

Property sales near proposed Surrey-to-Langley Sky Train corridor higher than in surrounding areas

Burrard Sky Train Station will close for two years for major upgrade

More than 160 unmarked graves found at site of former residential school near Vancouver Island

When it comes to drug policy, politicians aren't following the evidence

Vancouver Convention Centre hospital, never used during pandemic, being dismantled

Victoria Times-Colonist 

'We stand ready' to help First Nations, BC Premier says after unmarked graves found

About 160 unmarked graves found at Penelakut Island residential school site, tribe says

Coho ferry readying to resume service once US-Canada border reopens

25 to 30 Sei whales spotted off Island, not seen in such numbers in decades

Federal government launches fund to help tourism businesses  

Victoria News

Indigenous woman issues demands for residential school records in meeting with Royal BC Museum

City of Prince Rupert ready to donate $250,00 to Kings Road green space project

Good neighbour program aims to keep Colwood connected

Caution urged on COVID-19 vaccine rules for BC employers, landlords

Global

Two brothers song those killed in Kelowna crane collapse

BC health minister set to announce changes to ambulance service on Wednesday

Why did so many people die during the heat wave? BC's chief coroner looks for answers

Some White Rock restaurants to lose street patios as Marine Drive reopens to two-way traffic

BC Human Rights Commissioner issues guidelines on proof-of-vaccination requirements

Firefighting gear stolen from Merry Creek blaze near Castlegar BC

BC's new all-time hits from recent heat wave are very concerning. Here's why

Interior Health no longer overseeing Summerland seniors home after quality of care improves

BC 'prepared to entertain' talks of Vancouver hosting 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup games

Evacuation orders issued as total number of BC wildfires top 1,000

Boaters urged to stay off Skaha Lake as aerial attack continues on Thomas Creek Wildfire

Graves found at former BC island residential school 'deepens pain' for survivors: PM

BC government announces details of expanded Richmond Hospital

Georgia Straight

Four men killed, one missing after crane collapses in Kelowna

Penelakut Tribe reveals more than 160 undocumented graves found near former Kuper Island Industrial School

The Tyee

What did Vancouver just do to the future of co-op living?

Miscellaneous