Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, September 27, 2021

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

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 2,239 new COVID-19 cases over 3 days, along with 18 deaths

Over 2,200 new cases and over 6,000 active cases 

18 more people die of COVID-19 as BC Records 2,239 new cases over 3 days

Fraser Health suspends New Westminster pharmacy from COVID-19 vaccine program after syringes reused

Nurse with long-haul COVID and one vaccine dose asks for exemption from vaccination rules

Mixed message one COVID-19 patients a blow to credibility of John Horgan's government

230 new COVID cases in Island health over weekend, three more deaths

Vancouver Island Health confirms outbreak of COVID among Victoria community of those facing homelessness

BC confirms 2,239 more COVID-19 cases since Friday, 18 deaths

Globe and Mail

Parents in British Columbia call for stricter COVID-19 measures

Vancouver clinic revokes 11 patients' access to take-home heroin doses

BC proof of COVID-19 vaccination starts today

Vancouver Park Board considers ban on feeding any type of wildlife in city parks

CBC

RCMP search for Fairy Creek protester who escaped custody on Vancouver Island

Students shift to remote learning at Abbotsford school as COVID-19 cases climb

Deal reached to end 2 month Kitimat smelter strike

BC's first unionized animation workers ratify collective agreement

Vancouver Park Board approves $500 penally for feeding any wildlife in city parks

First of its kind take-home heroin program suspended and no one will say why

Man who fakes social worker qualifications pleads guilty to fraud, breach of trust

Vancouver Sun 

BC government wants to seize Vancouver penthouse apartment belonging to COVID-19 party host

Vancouver park board introduces $500 fine for anyone feeding urban wildlife in city parks 

It's not just public figures facing an alarming rise in aggressive behaviour

BC Vaccine Card is now the only acceptable proof of vaccination

Person in 'grave condition' after being pinned between two buses in Vancouver

Investigation underway into interference with coyote traps in Stanley Park

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Man arrested after officer hit by vehicle in 900 block Pandora

Two island schools added to COVID cluster list

Fifth Island class ferry arrives in Victoria from Romania

Power out in pockets across Island following windstorms

Victoria News

Family continues fight to block killer's release from William Head in Metchosin

Victoria officer in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car

BC doubles grants for new technology jobs, eases degree rules

Global

Vancouver School Board makes masks mandatory for K-12 students 

Port Mann Bridge reopens after major crash snarls traffic, injures two

BC elementary school sends out two letters to parents about COVID exposures

Several BC PACs call for enhanced COVID-19 safety measures in schools

Following coyote cull, Vancouver Park Board to vote on new fines for feeding wildlife

BC allocates $1.5M for Indigenous led residential school survivor supports

BC announces $29M in funding for women, minorities in the technology sector

Georgia Straight

Series of assaults and weapon-related incidents occur across Vancouver over weekend

Two drivers injuries in collision on Port Mann Bridge

One motorcyclist killed, another injured in collision with vehicle near Hope

NDP demonstrates once again that it's not interested in any deal with the Greens

The Tyee

Murray Dobbin, 'Giant of the Canadian Left'

Share. Connect. Enjoy. Be an intentional citizen 

Unsafe lead in water is widespread in Vancouver Island daycares 

'Someone is going to be seriously injured or killed'

Miscellaneous

BC's police watchdog investigating police actions after fatal crash in Kamloops

Indigenous groups in BC get mental health funding for residential school survivors 

BC announces $29 million in funding for women, minorities in the technology sector

Vancouver Park Board considers ban on feeding any wild animal, bird, in city parks