Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, August 30, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday ,  August 30 , 2021
   

BC Fires

Planned ignition targets last challenging section of White Rock Lake wildfire 

Wildfire near Penticton balloons to 200 hectares, marches towards luxury development 

Some BC Wildfire evacuation orders lifted over the weekend but cautions remains

Number of BC evacuation orders and wildfires ticks down

Coronavirus response in BC

BC prepared to give COVID-19 booster shots when recommended by Health Canada, Dix says

BC reports 1,853 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days, along with 7 deaths

Interior Health continues to report highest number of new COVID-19 cases 

Nearing 6,000 active cases, over 1800 new cases

Governments won't stop COVID. It's up to us

BC feed stores see increased demand for livestock dewormer falsely touted as COVID-19 treatment

BC will give COVID-19 booster shots if Health Canada recommends them health minister says

BC's COVID-19 infections total 1,853 over weekend

BC COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue into September 

Globe and Mail

RCMP warns of COVID-19 vaccine enforcement impact

RCMP union concerned over enforcement of upcoming BC COVID-19 vaccine card

CBC

3 more coyote attacks have authorities reminding people to stay out of Stanley Park after dark 

BC teacher resigns decades after allegations of violence, sexual harassment in classroom

This 75 year old refuses to give up waking in StanleyPark. Here's how he protects himself in coyotes

Fairy Creek Activists say RCMP more aggressive when on observers present, question police accountability

BC to phase out private housekeeping, food service contracts in acute care

Travellers face delays, flight cancellations due to apparent WestJet staff shortage 

Vancouver Sun

BC to phase out private housekeeping, food service contracts in acute care

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Hospital, care home workers to be employed by health authorities again 

Vaccine passports: Expert Says BC should be 'on standby to get hacked' 

BC Ferries vessel destined for Quadra Island route undergoing trials 

Masks will be mandatory in BC for in-person voting on Election Day

Victoria News

Logging company seeks extension to Fairy Creek injunction on south Island

BC ending contracts for health care housekeeping, food services

Global

With two weeks to go, questions remain about BC Vaccine passports

Woman arrested for arson after fire destroys Surrey Orthodox Church 

Infestation of western hemlock looper moths set to hit parts of BC south coast once again 

Students scrambling as UBC Okanagan program suddenly shifts online

BC to phase out private contracts in acute care facilities around the province

Georgia Straight

Female suspect arrested and charged for fire that destroyed Surrey Church

The Tyee

BC is blocking needed First Nations Power projects, says report

The Housing is owned by the Province. The Working Conditions are Terrible 

Miscellaneous

Ongoing protest over old-growth logging on Vancouver Island marks one year 

BC to phase out private housekeeping, food service contracts in acute care