Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, October 25, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, October 25, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 1,618 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with 20 deaths

Case counts fall slightly over last three days compared to pervious weekend

20 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as 1,618 new cases recorded over 3 days

Percentage of fully vaccinated eligible British Columbians close to 85 percent

BC's COVID-19 case rate starts to decline, 20 more deaths in 3 days

Globe and Mail

Thousands without power as storm hits BC south coast

Cargo ship fire remains 'dangerous and difficult': Coast Guard 

BC unveils latest plan to meet climate action targets, as emissions continue to climb

Changes to freedom-of-information legislation will weaken BC's democratic infrastructure, says Privacy Commissioner 

CBC

The good, the bad and the abusive: Businesses report variety of experiences with vaccine card program

As container ship smoulders off BC coast, environmental concerns remain

Vancouver police release surveillance video of man they believe was kidnapped 

Rare 'weather bomb' hist BC's South Coast, Vancouver Island

BC announces new climate strategy roadmap in advance of COP26 conference

Thousands without power, over 20 ferry sailings cancelled as storm rolls through the BC South Coast

Lake Babine Chief calls for COVID-19 boosters as coronavirus ravages nation

Vancouver Sun 

BC takes note as New Zealand moves to ban single-family zoning in cities

BC man cries would over 'vacancy tax' on home of 21 years

Deadline arrives for certain BC health-care workers to be vaccinated or lose their jobs

Security alert ordered for BC government offices

BC's new climate targets to little to reduce fossil fuel pollution, critics say

Former BC premier thinks COVID is a fascist (or communist) Plot

 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Wind cancels most of Monday's ferries, lead to thousands of power outages

Salvage crew unable to board vessel due to stormy weather

Victoria News

BC Federation of Labour urges 10 paid sick days on final day of provincial consultation

Saanich council moves to allow dogs in Cadboro-Gyro Park year-round, as long as they're on leash

Teachers' union calls for more speed, clarity on COVID-19 exposures 

BC emissions, carbon tax keep rising as Ottawa catches up 

Global

Vaccine mandate for BC health-care workers to take effect Tuesday 

'Immediate return in bookings': BC hospitality sector celebrates end of indoor capacity limits  

Record-breaking 'bomb cyclone' weakens as it hits BC: Here's what you need to know

Vancouver police release surveillance video of a suspected kidnapping victim 

Crews continue to monitor BC cargo ship fire amid stormy weather

Back to back rallies press BC government for 10 paid sick days a year

Georgia Straight

BC realtor's licence cancelled for deceptive dealing and destroying records to mislead investigation

CIBC says Vancouver homebuyers receive average of $340,000 gift from mom and da for property purchase

The Tyee

Confining rental homes to busy roads is a devil's bargain

Emily Carr University's Teen program graduates find success in creative careers

Vaccine mandate applies only to some supportive housing workers

BC's FOI changes widely condemned, called 'morally bankrupt'

Miscellaneous

BC's 'Bomb Cyclone' was one hellacious storm. But here's why scientists found it really interesting

This container ship's spilled cargo is floating ominously off the BC Coast. Officials are at the mercy of the weather'

Powerful storm hits BC South Coast, thousands without power, ferries cancelled

Vaccine mandate for BC health care workers to take effect Tuesday