Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, July 7, 2021
   

Western Canada Heatwave/BC Fires

'Mass cancellations': The economic fallout fro BC's devastating wildfires

Port of Vancouver hit with trade delays after BC wildfires damage railway tracks

Cost of fighting BC wildfires already above $95 million for 2021 - before peak fire season begins

Hundreds died during BC's heat dome. Who is responsible for deaths caused by extreme heat?

'We are Lytton, we are strong': BC town issues statement outlining extent of wildfire devastation 

'Where buildings stood is simply charred earth': new video of Lytton shows devastation

BC wildfire insurance and what you need to know

BC SPCA to rescue animals stranded in Lytton fire evacuation zone on Thursday

Group of scientists concludes climate change made BC, Alberta heat wave150 more times more likely

Wildfire conditions ahead of schedule, high hazards for Okanagan, South Cariboo: July outlook

BC's Municipalities  are not economically ready to weather disaster

Wildfire risk to remain high in BC this summer, outlook suggests

How NDP government handled heat wave and wildfires need to be looked into

Coronavirus response in BC

BC doctor disciplined for 'harmful' COVID-19 misinformation claims free speech violations

BC reports no new COVID-19 deaths, 59 additional cases

Active cases increase, mostly in Vancouver Coastal and Interior Health

Half COVID patients report symptoms after 12 weeks health agency review finds

COVID modelling report says Delta variant lurking as BC reopens

BC's COVID-19 cases creep back up, 59 on Wednesday

Globe and Mail

Jagmeet Singh looks West to retake lost turf in BC, but hurdles dot the path

CBC

Calls for action grow as BC hospital diverts maternity patient because of paediatrician shortage 

Vancouver Sun

Iona sewage plant will cost $10 billion, miss federal deadline by four years

Recent tragic incidents involving children 'weigh heavy' on Metro Vancouver firs responders

BC Hydro predicts 'bottleneck' as electric vehicle demand ramps up 

Surrey condo strata ordered to pay owners over $4,000 because it failed to investigate smoking complaints 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Restrictions on visits to long-term care could be eased as early as next week: Dix

Stuck Johnson Street Bridge fixed

UVic says it has implemented all recommendations in wake of fatal bus crash

Court asks attorney general to consider criminal contempt charges against logging protesters 

A cycle of retribution will destroy reconciliation

Victoria News

Victoria councillor's motion wants city to explore making some street patios permanent

Mobile health clinic extends services to Victoria's vulnerable population

Council, staff pay list released by Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney

Battle between Penticton and BC over homeless shelter officially before the court

Latest Indigenous bid for Trans Mountain backed by pipeline company

Global

Court rules BC violated First Nation's treaty rights in precedent-setting case

Georgia Straight

Fire at United Church in Prince George under investigation as arson

BC tribunal orders landlord to pay $2,276 to tenant who was evicted with 4 hours notice

An open letter to Vancouver's mayor and city council over co-op lease renewals

The Tyee

Big questions about Vancouver's Big proposal for co-op living

Worker's in NDP MLA's offices vote to strike

Miscellaneous