Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Tuesday,  September 28, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Another 652 COVID-19 cases reported in BC amid new restrictions for eastern Fraser Valley

BC residents who received mixed COVID-19 doses won't be offered third shot for travel

BC data shows dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among school-aged children

BC health officials say no province-wide mask mandate for K-12 students

Update on child cases; new measures in Fraser Health

BC sees 'concerning' surge in COVID cases among school aged kids

High COVID-19 cases among kids bring more restrictions for BC region

New health restrictions announced for eastern Fraser Valley amid low vaccination rates

BC backtracks on 99% vaccination claim for adults under 30 in Vancouver Coastal Health

BC will now include all hospitalized COVID patients in daily stats

Boosters coming next week for seniors in care homes

Few people qualify for vaccine exemption, says diseases specialist

BC COVID-19 cases rising quickly in younger school-aged children

BC COVID-19 infections levelling off, 652 more reported Tuesday

Globe and Mail

BC Supreme Court ends Fairy Creek injunction

BC brings back school-wide exposure notification system due to increasing rates among children

Port of Vancouver sends record number of empty shipping containers to Asia

BC Civil Forfeiture Office goes after Vancouver condo turned illegal nightclub

BC Hydro, provincial government lay out $260 million, five year plan to move away from fossil fuels

BC Liberal leadership candidates participate I campaigns first virtual debate

CBC

Climate change causing lakes in Canadian Rockies to lose their favour turquoise lustre, says ecologist

Giant mural depicts resilience of Indigenous women in BC artists' life

'Substantial infringement of civil liberties' cited as court ends injunction against Fairy Creek protests

Designers warn to avoid orange shirts exploiting Indigenous art ahead of September 30

Here's what a local lake looks like without  water, as crews replace an outlet pipe near Summerland

Forefeiture office goes after $3M party penthouse in Vancouver, says host profited from 'unlawful' activity 

Misleading anti-vaccination letter not from my office, says Northern BC MLA

Mental health funding for residential school survivors on its way to Indigenous groups in BC

Vancouver Sun 

BC judge refuses to extend court injunction at Fairy Creek 

BC Liberal leadership hopefuls land blows on party but end debate in unity

What will Metro Vancouver's 'new normal' look like?

In return to post-COVID 'normal' lets not lose tiny gains in accessibility

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Judge denies request to extend forestry company's Fairy Creek injunction

Eight black bears put down in Tofino-Ucluelet region had lost fear of humans

Former cabinet minister faces pointed questions during Liberal leadership debate

Police call for witnesses, dash cam footage after officer struck by stolen car

Two rescued after boat catches fire and sinks of northern Vancouver Island

Construction could start this fall on Hornby Island's long dreamed of arts centre

Victoria News

2022 55+ BC Games coming to Victoria

BC Supreme Court denies application to extend Fair Creek injunction

Kevin Falcon pressed on commitment at first BC Liberal debate

BC Hydro adds $260 million in 5 year electric conversion plan

Global

Province trying to seize Vancouver penthouse allegedly used as a nightclub

'He was falling asleep': BC woman says grandson suffered severe blood loss after 911 issues

BC Human Rights Tribunal swamped with complaints about COVID-19 health measures

Union of BC Indian Chiefs criticizes former social worker plea deal, calls it frustrating

BC man hoping truckers will join truth and reconciliation convoy on September 30

Georgia Straight

Opponents of BC vaccine card organize protests at restaurants  that obey provincial health order

The Tyee

He went to the ER for help, instead he ended up battered

Kenney's COVID details, Alberta's Health-Care catastrophe

Miscellaneous

BC seeks forfeiture of $2.8M condo owned by alleged COVID-19 violator

BC government lays out $260 million, five year plan to move away from fossil fuels

BC Judge denies injunction extension over Fairy Creek logging

Vancouver school trustees vote in favour of masks for students in K-3 grades

BC Liberal leadership candidates to participate in campaign's first virtual debate