Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday,  August 19, 2021
   

BC Fires

BC firefighters feeling the strain from 'long summer' on the front lines, officials say

Wildfire burning 4.5 km from Ladysmith grows to 20 hectares 

'Fatigue is something we are concerned about': BC wildfire crews continue to give their all 

As BC wildfire crews head back to camp, these residents line the streets to cheer them on

White Rock Lake wildfire: 5 more properties damaged, say officials 

Little Kingdom remembered after community hub lost to White Rock Lake fire 

Active wildfires climb in BC as crews battle fatigue

Firefighters battle out-of-control brush fire near Ladysmith

Merritt wildfire evacuation fears eased but community remains on alert to leave at short notice

'Money is not the issue,' says BC minister as fatigue catches up with firefighters 

Wildfire burning out of control near Ladysmith

Crews fighting wildfire near Ladysmith

Coronavirus response in BC

74 percent of British Columbians over 12 have had their 2nd dose, as BC records 689 new cases of COVID-19

BC reports 2 new deaths, 689 new COVID-19 cases as Interior Health fuels rise 

BC reports 689 new cases and 2 deaths, hospitalizations climb again

Site C workers will need vaccination or negative COVID-19 test, BC Hydro says

BC reports two new deaths, 689 new COVID-19 cases as Interior Health fuels rise

COVID 19 cluster continues to grow at TransMountain site near Valemount

Researchers say BC cases could rise to 12,000 per day by fall

BC COVID-19 case counts keep climbing: 689 new infections and 2 new deaths

Globe and Mail

BC's giant wooden Map will return after 25 years in storage

CBC

Kelowna holds its breath as double whammy of wildfires, COVID-19 crushes tourist season 

Vancouver Sun

Nelson mayor calls for more restrictions as cases rise

Trudeau says Canada's marine borders remain closed to US travellers because 'we can't manage it safely'

Enough is enough. I'm done with all of the COVID-19 skeptics 

See BC in all its 3D glory as giant Challenger Relief Map returns to PNE after 23 years 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Trudeau announces funding shortfalls in long-term care during campaign visit to Saanich

Dispute between passengers delays ferry

Golden handshakes, parachutes and severances costly for capital region municipalities

Victoria News

'It was just like we can breathe again': Tsawout bughouse takes shape

Two Indigenous place names restored on BC's Sunshine Coast 

Global

Wildfire burning 4.5 km from Ladysmith grows to 20 hectares 

'Fatigue is something we are concerned about': BC wildfire crews continue to give their all 

As BC wildfire crews head back to camp, these residents line the streets to cheer them on

White Rock Lake wildfire: 5 more properties damaged, say officials 

Little Kingdom remembered after community hub lost to White Rock Lake fire 

Georgia Straight

Resilient PNE back with SuperDogs, little doughnuts, lumberjacks and more

BC home sales and prices forecast to post double-digit annual increases in 2021 despite ongoing slowdown

The Tyee

When dire climate news came, Canada's front pages crumpled 

How di Postmedia and CBC fall for this bit of Bitcoin Hype?

Letter from Haida Gwaii, as History is made

Miscellaneous

Two Indigenous place names restored on BC's Sunshine Coast