Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, July 6, 2021
   

Western Canada Heatwave/BC Fires

BC Premier John Horgan defends province's response to Lytton wildfire

Lytton wildfire could result in about $100 million of claims, insurance analyst says

First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton

Heatwave calls for emissions restrictions ignores the costs

'There should be a pause': First Nations leader vows action after rail service resumes near Lytton

BC paramedic calls for head of BCEHS to resign over response to deadly heat wave

BC Premier John Horgan says Lytton will be a community of the future

Train service resumes in Lytton as First Nations leader voices safety concerns

North Okanagan conservation officers issue two $1,150 fines for violating BC's campfire ban

'I am concerned,' BC Wildfires could lead to higher home insurance rates

With 206 active wildfires burning in BC, out of province firefighters arrive

Okanagan cherries damaged by extreme temperatures during BC heat Wave

Fire, travel restrictions implemented in Manitoba amid tinder-dry conditions

No state of emergency yet for BC as hundreds of wildfires burn, provincial officials say

Air quality poor in parts of BC as more than 200 wildfires burn across province

BC heat wave 'cooks' fruit crops on the branch in sweltering Okanagan and Fraser Valley

'Where are people going to go?' Couple who lost their Lytton home to wildfire aim to help neighbours

 BC Premier, ministers fly over Lytton and other wildfire sites

Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 46 cases of COVID-19 as active cases drop to 602

One of BC's most popular TV shows has gone off the air and that's a good thing

Vaccinations may not stop COVID-19 spread, but they relieve ICUs: experts

Over 200 active cases remain in Vancouver Coastal Health, no new deaths

Vaccine lottos don't work, and other new COVID findings

BC records 46 new cases of COVID and no new deaths

46 more cases of COVID-19 in BC Tuesday, 78% vaccinated

Globe and Mail

St. Eugene's, Maireval, Kamloops: What we know about residential schools' unmarked graves so far

BC looks to hydrogen to help decarbonize heavy-duty transportation  

CBC

Reopening of BC's oldest high school pushed back to 2023 as seismic upgrades continue

Actions of racist nurse during childbirth contributed to son's brain injuries, Nisga'a woman says

More domestic flights returning to Okanagan with BC again welcoming Canadian travellers

As mask wearing becomes optional, stores and customers adapt to patchwork of policy

Vancouver Sun

Free speech or hate speech? BC Civil libertarian lights a fire

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Downtown sees surge of visitors as restrictions are relaxed 

Maritime Museum moving to temporary location next to conference centre

Police seek information after Esquimalt church damaged in attempt to remove statue

Masks still required inside courtrooms

Victoria News

Victoria Police investigating after Esquimalt church's door damaged

BC targets heavy trucking for next hydrogen fuel development

Global

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Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

A Long term hostel resident got sick. He was sent packing

This North Van Construction firm has a plan for cheaper, energy efficient homes

Miscellaneous