Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, August 21 & 22, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday,  August 21 & 22, 2021
   

BC Fires

Cooler temperatures help BC wildfire fight but 250 fires still burning 

Wildfire burnin near Ladysmith now being held

Site visit planned for Central Okanagan homeowners with properties burnt by White Rock Lake fire

Wind forecast for White Rock Lake fire Sunday, but destructive 'wind event' not expected 

Some evacuation orders downgraded as Mount Law wildfire threat eases 

BC rancher believes experienced land owners should help fight BC wildfires near their homes

Rain and cooler temperatures offer slight relief in BC wildfire fight 

Why is an Island-based water bomber sidelined as BC Burns?

Mount Hayes wildfire near Ladysmith burned deep but is now being held

Coronavirus response in BC

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Globe and Mail

Irked by no shows, Vancouver restaurants eye prepaid reservations to stay afloat amid pandemic 

BC's Camp Ignite fuels young women's firefighting aspirations 

CBC

Vacationers foiled by wildfire smoke frustrated by partial refunds for Airbnb cancellations 

New children's book from BC author celebrates Nuu-Chah-nulth family and culture

Grizzly territories in BC line up with Indigenous language communities, new study suggests 

List of influential BC chefs and restauranteurs criticized for excluding women 

'A thrilling sign': Researchers discover secret colony of highly endangered marmots on Vancouver Island 

Vancouver's Komgata Maru memorial vandalized

Historic BC hotel changes hands after sitting idle for years 

Vancouver Sun

BC groups ask BC government for 'proof go vaccine' program

Victoria Times-Colonist 

RCMP break Fairy Creek protester line with pepper spray as arrests reach 740

Saanich Peninsula Hospital Emergency Room closed overnight due to nurse shortage

Double-vaxxed? And other questions for candidates 

Letter Grades unhelpful in moving toward goals

My experience as a child of the Sixties Scoop 

Victoria News

Fairy Creek protesters accuse RCMP of aggression after use of pepper spray

Saanich council approves 2022 budget guidelines 

New Arts and Culture Society of Colwood seeks community support

Global

Police deploy pepper spray, 2 injured, as tensions escalate at Fair Creek blockade 

Kelowna's Prospera Place offers no direct comment on BC Vaccine passport 

Four arrested at Vancouver climate march

Georgia Straight

RCMP pepper sprays Fairy Creek protesters

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous