Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, October 8, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  October 8, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC's COVID 19 death toll tops 2,000 as province reports 743 new cases

BC to change indoor public mask mandate to ages five and up

4th wave of COVID-19 no longer growing, cases could decline in coming weeks: PHAC

Lockdown comes as First Nation in Central BC declares COVID-19 emergency 

BC surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 deaths as it records 743 new cases 

BC's COVID-19 spread stabilizing, 743 new cases Friday

Mask rule going beyond school for BC kids aged 5 and up

Globe and Mail

A lesson in building and protecting affordable homes

Metro Vancouver park renamed to reflect Indigenous history 

CBC

Barely a year after finally finding a family doctor, these Victoria patients have lost theirs 

BC leads in job creation numbers, but more work ahead, says recovery minister

Lake Babine Nation declares state of COVID-19 emergency, bans non-essential travel on territory

Judge grants temporary injunction at Fairy Creek, citing economic harm to logging company

Health officials shut Kelowna restaurant for refusing to check vaccine passports 

Vaccine mandate likely for teachers, school staff though implementation details undecided 

Despite death threats, BC politician with COVID-19 vaccine message say she won't back down

Plea deal for fraudulent social worker means 'no accountability' for children who suffered, First Nations say

Vancouver Sun 

RCMP stonewalls family of murdered 96-year old pushing for answers in 1973 cold case 

Fairy Creek Appeal Court reinstates injunction against old-growth logging protesters 

Lockdown comes as First Nation in central BC declares COVID-19 emergency

One of Vancouver Police Department's Top 6 gangsters arrested

BC set to expand indoor masking rule to children age 5 and older

Indigenous Canadians differ from native Americans over Thanksgiving

Clarify legality of vaccine orders so small business can join mandate rush

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Injunction against Fairy Creek protesters reinstated

Pilot project would see non-police responders sent to mental health crises

Nanaimo graffiti tager must pay $15,000, clean up and say sorry

BC Ferries says federal mandatory vaccinations will apply to crew

Some whale watchers 'routinely' too close to endangered resident orcas, report says

New standards coming for trampoline parks in wake of Victoria man's death

With COVID still a threat; don't forget your flu shot

Victoria News

16 years of bylaw violations end with business revocation for Victoria tow company 

Greater Victoria hospital heroes receive hampers ahead of Thanksgiving weekend 

Royal Roads University unveils new conference centre at site of old pool in Colwood

ICBC joins employers requiring COVID-19 vaccination for work 

Ucluelet First Nation declares COVID-19 state of emergency

Global

Hope restaurants vaccine defiance highlights region's lagging ionization rate

100 days after wildfire razed Lytton, still-scattered residents feel 'frustrated, isolated'

Environment Canada issues snowfall statement for mountain passes in BC's Southern Interior 

Vancouver woman pepper-sprayed by man in process of stealing her catalytic converter 

BC MLA says 'Alberta influence' a factor in lower COVID-19 vaccination rates in the north

BC charity touts diverse hiring as partial solution to labour shortage

Killiney Beach residents still struggling with services in wake of wildfire 

Georgia Straight

McDonald's Canada will replace most single-use plastics with renewable, recycled or certified sources by December  

TransLink requests $2.5 million fund for design of electric SeaBus to replace MV Burrard Beaver

Tribunal rejects Vancouver realty firm's claim for compensation on unsold $490,000 property

The Tyee

Where do the Greens Go from Here?

Vancouver Council supports Compassion Club for Heroin, Cocaine and Meth

Miscellaneous

Metro Vancouver Park renamed to reflect Indigenous history

BC leads in job creation  numbers, but more work ahead, says recovery minister 

BC teachers urged to get vaccinated as union calls for provincial mandate

Letter signed by 200 leaders seeks protection for BC's Old-growth forests