Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, September 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday,  September 2, 2021
   

BC Fires

One of BC's most destructive fires, White Rock Lake, now considered held 

Nk'Mip Creek Wildfire: REgional district rescinds evacuation alert

BC wildfires, evacuation orders continue to drop

BC wildfires, evacuation orders continue to drop as government urges caution

Coronavirus response in BC

BC extends COVID-19 restrictions to Northern Health region as cases mount 

BC reports six new deaths, 801 new cases

Northern Health surge prompts new measures, health minister criticizes protests 

Health Officials reinstate COVID-19 restrictions on gathering in north BC

BC records 801 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 more deaths

Thousands of people in BC remain unvaccinated. How can health officials convince them to get immunized?

New restrictions in BC's north after surge in cases 

Gatherings restricted in Northern Health as COVID-19 cases spike; 66 new cases on Island

BC reports 801 new cases, 6 COVID deaths as 1st dose vaccinations top 85%

Gathering restrictions coming for Northern Health amid rising COVID cases 

Globe and Mail

Vaccine protests threaten to disrupt essential services as crowds gather outside hospitals, police headquarters

BC NDP government under fire for environmental record from New Democratic federal election candidate

Vaccine passports pose an equity problem

Schools are reopening, but disabled children have been forgotten

Pace of Vancouver home sales slowed in August, but prices still climbing

CBC

Lawsuit filed in BC court argues criminalization of drugs is a charter violation 

Civil liberties advocate defends right to protest after rallies outside BC Hospitals 

BC First Nations leaders call for more Indigenous-specific drug treatment programs amid overdose crisis

BC's lack of COVID school notices, transparent data draws criticism from parents, teachers

Vancouver Sun

'Perfect storm' will cause BC food prices to rise 

Land deal shows BC Liberal coverup, incompetence amid disregard for the public interest

Some BC kids staying home from school while parents call for better protective measures 

Calls intensify to kill more Stanley Park coyotes 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Protester spat at Nanaimo nurse outside hospital, RCMP say

Families will be notified if child exposed to COVID-19 at school: minister 

Lack of housing supply drives up prices, slows sales in August

Banning plastic check-out bags a bad idea 

Victoria News

Maritime Museum of BC opening to public at new downtown Victoria location 

BC Legislature to be lit in pink Thursday to support health-care workers 

New Saanich Children's Development Centre safer, equipped with mental health supports

Face Shields don't qualify in BC's latest COVID-19 mask order

Global

'Shame on them': Family at VGH for treatment blasts hospital protests

'It's despicable': Reaction pours in after  protesters target BC hospitals over 'health freedom'

Okanagan politicians unite I condemning location of protest rally outside hospital 

After huge protest at hospital, Kelowna woman calls for rally in support of health workers

Going mask free on Metro Vancouver transit could come with $115 fine

Should I stay or should I go:  Oil, gas workers consider prospects amid global energy transition 

BC vaccine passport risks discriminating against vulnerable groups, advocates say 

'Stress and anxiety' : Enforcing COVID-19 vaccine passport a concern for some restaurants

Georgia Straight

UBC Vice-President Ainsley Carry urges fraternities, sororities and student groups to follow public health orders 

IPCC report could be a legal game changers for climate 

North Vancouver authorities warn Grade 12 students about COVID-19 and extreme fire risks prior to Grad Sleepout

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board says foreign buyers tax, mortgage test did not make homes affordable 

The Tyee

Like a Hotel California for fish

Violence against Health Care Workers is a silent epidemic 

Can Cascadia learn to share renewable power?

Are we going to fight climate change or not?

Miscellaneous