Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, October 29, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  October 29, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Another 584 new COVID-19 cases recorded in BC along with nine deaths

British Columbia's mask mandate for indoor public places extended

Steep three-day climb sun new cases dips; deaths about the same

9 more people die of COVID-19 in BC as 584 new cases confirmed

BC wide indoor mask mandate extended until further notice

Another 584 COVID-19 cases in BC Friday, nine more deaths

Globe and Mail

Misadventures of container ship MV ZIM Kingston highlight the risks of marine traffic off BC's ecologically fragile coast 

Vancouver has a plan for the future of Canadian cities

Vancouver struggling to gain public input on rash of projects

'Cautious optimism' for Gastown comeback

CBC

RCMP to patrol Coastal GasLink workers camp after arrests made for alleged vandalism, theft

BC Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

6 people rushed to hospital, 2 by air ambulance in fiery crash on BC's Coquihalla highway

Federal vaccine card allowing travel within Canada and internationally now available in BC

911 dispatch service warned paramedic staffing created 'significan't public safety risk ahead of heat wave

Hudson's Bay Company argues Victoria mall blocked lease assignment in unpaid rent case

Plans underway to remove container ship debris, but public urged to stay away

Gitanmaax child facing apprehension will remain in community, says chief

Vancouver Sun 

Unexpected vax order frustrates some youth programs, but most taking it in stride

Households to pay 3.5 percent more to Metro Vancouver in 2022

BC Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

Weaver vehement in defence of NDP climate plan

Will a 'safe' drug supply ease Vancouver's overdose epidemic?

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Residents urged to sign petition to prevent animal 'trauma' from fireworks

'The Blob' threatens carbon-sucking power of Pacific Ocean: study

Value of crosswalk countdown timers still up for debate

Debris believed to be from lost containers scattered on north Island beach

Universities need to be in the lead on COVID

Coaches and team officials in youth sports required to be double-vaccinated

Victoria News

Greater Victoria homes continue to push prices up in luxury real estate market

Langford based Indigenous Perspectives Society continues work of filling understanding, systemic gaps

105 new spaces coming to innovative BC addictions and mental health treatment centre 

Travellers can now use BC Service to get Federal vaccine passport

BC revs up electric float plane project with $1.6M grant

BC offers single drink delivery, no aid for northern bars shut down

Global

Unvaccinated nurses open wellness centre in Kamloops

Federal COVID-19 vaccine card now available to BC residents

Eyes turn to lost container clean up as fire extinguished on cargo ship in BC

2 in critical condition after crash closes Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt

'The right decision': Judge rules Gitanmaax girl won't be taken from BC First Nation

BC premier in 'good spirit's after successful surgery for growth in throat

BC First Nation says it will protect land after arrests involving Coastal Gas Link

Georgia Straight

Vacant lot rezoned by Vancouver City Council for rental project flipped for $5 million

City of Vancouver news release goes beyond the norm in promoting councillor's views on False Creek South vote

Climate activists plan to lock themselves to a structure in Vancouver on final day of October Rebellion

The Tyee

Video of Vancouver Police Shove leads to criminal investigation

Density Good. Towers in parks, not good

Arrest of Wetsuwet'en Hereditary Chief 'So insulting'

A new Bill could put BC 'Back in the Driver's seat' for Forestry

Miscellaneous

BC Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

Star Trek actor wishes BC Premier 'warp speed' recovery after biopsy surgery

Federal vaccine card allowing BC residents to travel is now available

'First of its kind' addictions, mental health treatment centre opens in BC

A 109 container cargo spill is renewing First Nation calls to revolutionize how we deal with marine emergencies off Canada's West Coast

BC First Nation clan says hereditary chief arrested while protesting pipeline