Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, August 27, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  August 27, 2021
   

BC Fires

Cost of fighting BC wildfires tops $500M so far this year, says premier 

More money and resources to be added to help fight wildfires in BC, says Horgan 

Premier says Logan Lake wildfire prevention a model for BC

Coronavirus response in BC

BC, Quebec see jump in first COVID-19 doses after instituting vaccine-passport systems 

BC records 867 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 more deaths

BC reports 867 new cases of COVID-19, highest daily total since late April

Vaccine passport opponents plan to protest outside 3 BC hospitals

Horgan says businesses facing people defying passport can 'call law enforcement'

Major BC universities to require COVID-19 vaccine disclosure, implement rapid testing for unvaccinated

Kelowna's COVID-19 summer still sizzling; region continues to lead BC in daily cases

New high will over 800 cases; active cases in Vancouver Coastal Health

At least 5 BC universities say disclosure of COVID-19 vaccination status is now required on campus

Ottawa creates COVID vaccination chaos for travelling Canadians 

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Victoria Seniors home; 63 new cases in Island Health

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Victoria's Sunset Lodge care home

BC's daily COVID-19 case count keeps rising, 867 on Friday

Globe and Mail

New housing data show a sluggish turnover rate

CBC

RCMP investigate tent city shooting as Prince George prepares to evict homeless residents

Review of Prince George Schools finds 'clearly discriminatory and systemically racist' practices

Fraser Health region sees increase in overdoses, warns people to test their drugs 

BC provides $12.9M in grants for fairs, festivals affected by COVID-19

Nisga'a leaders take 800 km journey to connect with members in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Vancouver Sun

Premier says Police will enforce vaccine card rules 

Here's what BC vaccine opponents say about their refusal to get jab 

Big tax win for Musqueam - and perhaps other major developers 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

2,800 home project proposed for Port Alberni 

Multi-building proposal pitched for Capital Iron area; could include a new art gallery

Province launches $12.9M fund to support fairs and festivals

Victoria News

Proposed Christmas Avenue development in Saanich moves forward despite environmental concerns 

Former BC attorney general Barry Penner wants to see mandatory vaccinations for teachers 

Call Police on COVID-19 vaccination card refusers, John Horgan says

Global

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Georgia Straight

-Investigation launched into suspicious death of 25 year old man found in field in Aggasiz 

BC announces new Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund

Massive $6 million discount  finally clinches deal for West Vancouver. luxury home

BC universities are subsidiaries of the provincial cabinet - and that's why unvaccinated students will be  classrooms

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous