Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, August 23, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday,  August 23, 2021
   

BC Fires

BC wildfires cause for concern for wildfire in area, expert says 

North Okanagan residents warned of major planned ignition at White Rock Lake wildfire

Landslides an urgent threat after wildfires burn, UBC engineering professor says

Firefighters hold the line on Mount Hayes wildfire near Ladysmith

Coronavirus response in BC

BC to introduce COVID-19 vaccine passport for recreational activities, access to non-essential businesses

BC announces new COVID-19 vaccine card required for wide range of public activities

Canucks Sports and Entertainment in support of province's vaccination program 

BC records 16 more deaths from COVID-19 and 1,711 new cases over 3 days 

BC joins Quebec, Manitoba in announcing vaccine card for indoor gatherings and events

BC announces province will start COVID vaccine passport for non-essential services

BC becomes second province to require proof of vaccination, starting September 13

BC reports 1,711 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days as province introduces vaccine card

Vancouver Canucks confirm proof of full vaccination will be required to attend games

'We're in big trouble': Doctor's worry Canada's 4th wave of COVID-19 could be biggest yet

Proof of vaccination requirement could come to Interior Health earlier than rest of BC

COVID in BC: 16 deaths; hospitalizations increase

Vaccine card to be required to attend social and recreational events and businesses in province

No Vaccine? No Movies, Concerts or Restaurants

BC's vaccine card for public activities leaves disabled people feeling 'trapped'

What is the BC Vaccine Card, and where would I use it?

BC Sports fans will need a vaccine to attend games this fall 

BC orders vaccine passport for non-essential services 

BC to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for non-essential activities

Island Health reports one COVID-19 death, 133 new cases over weekend 

Proof of vaccination to he required for BC sports, movies, restaurants 

Vaccine card allow British Columbians to 'get on with our lives' business group says 

Globe and Mail

Vancouver police investigating vandalism at memorial as possible hate crime

CBC

Northern BC communities to see more full-time paramedics, says union president 

Kelowna RCMP officer charged with assault in connection to Mona Wang's wellness check 

Vancouver Sun

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Victoria Times-Colonist 

Federal NDP calling for investigation in RCMP actions at Fairy Creek protests 

Two new Island class ferry are named; plans for more ferry, terminal upgrades for charging

Backlogged by COVID-19, BC considers ending civil jury trials

Victoria News

Protesters gather outside RCMP headquarters in Victoria

New Island Class ferries receive First Nations-inspired names

Global

ICBC launches lawsuit against City of Vancouver, BC Hydro in connection with underground explosion  

Komagata Maru memorial in BC vandalized: police 

Georgia Straight

BC Prosecution Service announces assault charge against Kelowna Mountie in connection with wellness check

Komagata Maru memorial vandalized near Coal Harbour 

Surrey Police lawyer threatens legal action against seniors following botched freedom of information request

The Tyee

Kenney's COVID fantasies are leading Alberta into Disaster 

The Fourth wave is crushing nurses and other Health Care workers

Vancouver is desperate for Affordable Housing; So Why is this project stalled?

Miscellaneous

Vancouver police investigating vandalism at memorial as possible hate crime