Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  September 7, 2021
   

BC Fires

At Vernon camp, a brutal season leaves its marks on firefighters' faces 

Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 2,425 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 more deaths over long weekend

BC reports 2,425 new COVID-19 cases, 15 additional dates

UBC student says dozens contracted COVID-19 after indoor frat party

Over 2,400 new cases, active cases decrease, hospitalizations increase 

Big jump in BC COVID-19 hospitalizations over long-weekend

Globe and Mail

British Columbia releases details of its COVID-19 vaccine passport

CBC

BC vaccine card marks step toward province reopening with 'confidence,' premier says

Province of BC urges doctors to  in-person patient care

BC teachers want data on COVID-19 in schools made available to all as classes resume amid 4th wave

Election debate in northeastern BC City cancelled due to concerns over candidates' safety

Vancouver wins pothole negligence case by arguing it didn't know about the pothole in the first place 

Vancouver Sun

BC's vaccine card plan met with praise and concern 

BC's vaccine passport is here and this is how it works

New poll shows support for BC's vaccine passport gets weaker the further from urban areas 

Mass rescue of paddle boarders caught in heavy wind, waves and current near Lions Gate Bridge 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Details of BCs vaccine card revealed; digital and print versions available

New school year brings more student activities, but COVID concerns remain

Restaurants game for vaccine passport program, but wary of added cost

Tofino businesses struggle to stay open amid staffing shortages  

Building back better cruise ships return

Victoria News

Distracted driving enforcement increased on BC highways

Phone bank, website launched for BC COVID-19 vaccine card

New Fire Chief assumes post in Central Saanich

Here's what you need to know about BC's new vaccine card

BC COVID-19 vaccine cards available online, details coming today

Global

BC vaccine card: Officials outline details as registration website launched

As BC pauses on moving to Step 4 of COVID restart plan, officials hope vaccine card will help

Georgia Straight

BC launches and provides further details about BC Vaccine Card program 

City of Vancouver found not liable for road potholes that damaged luxury sports car

Police break up huge University of Victoria party amid COVID-19 concerns 

The Tyee

Climate Crisis: A prescription from 200 Medical Journals 

None of the Parties are willing to drive down home costs 

Ten Schools the VSB should aim to rename 

Miscellaneous

BC's top doctor says vaccine card could help move beyond COVID-19 disruption