Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday, September 11 and 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday,  September 11 & 12, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

COVID-19 vaccine for under 12s will create new wave of legal battles between disagreeing parents, lawyers say 

Mu variant confirmed in BC - here's what you need to know

Globe and Mail

BC groups concerned over lack of compromise in province's COVID-19 vaccine card plan

Vancouver's Second Craft Beer Market good for local business. But maybe not so much for local foodies

RCMP make 27 more arrests at BC old-growth logging blockades 

TransLink has an 'optimistic' new chief for challenging times 

CBC

Addiction specialists accused of 'massive conflict of interest' for ties to drug testing industry 

Parents of children with complex learning needs worry about lack of school supports in BC

Lots of beer cans and sunglasses - cleaning up BC lakes is a labour of love for these divers

BC groups concerned over lack of compromise in COVID-19 vaccine card plan

Police treatment of Indigenous protesters differs starkly from white protesters, experts say

A New school year should always be something to celebrate, whether we're in a pandemic or not 

Man dead after standoff with police in Victoria

Vancouver's Dragon Boat Festival is back - with pandemic protocols and new focus on history, culture 

Vancouver Sun

BC businesses hope for smooth sailing as vaccine card rolls out

Is flipping a house now a flop? Why the practice has lost its cachet in Vancouver

Victoria Times-Colonist 

'Armed man in crisis' dies after being shot by Victoria Police

Major rental project proposed for centre of Esquimalt 

Several grates stolen from storm sewers along Front Street

RCMP make 27 more arrests at BC old growth logging blockades

Controversial legal advocacy group to challenge BC's vaccine cards

278 new rental units downtown et the go-ahead from Victoria Council

Why did some students' grades soar when learning went online?

Long wait for digital vaccine passport a good sign

Victoria News

Police incident at the Victoria-Saanich border continues to affect major intersection

RCMP make 27 more arrests at Fair Creek old growth logging blockades

Global

BC groups call for COVID-19 vaccine card compromises 

27 more arrests at BC old-growth logging protest

How BC's COVID-19 vaccine card will affect access to city-run facilities 

Advocates for Surrey policing referendum say bylaw ticket issued

Shots fired at Surrey RCMP officer during attempted traffic stop

BC Special anti-gang unit in Revelstoke to deter violence at biker event 

Georgia Straight

It's time for BC renters to organize a provincial movement  

BC's human rights inquiry into hate incidents better late than never

Sales of Vancouver 'ultra-luxury' homes $10 million an dover continue to rise into 2021

Attorney General David Eby needs to educate Surry Mayor Doug McCallum on pro-RCMP canvasses' legal rights

Suspect allegedly fired gun at officer during traffic stop attempt: Surrey RCMP

The Tyee

Miscellaneous

BC groups concerned over lack of compromise in COVID-19 vaccine card plan

RCMP make 27 more arrests at BC old-growth logging blockades