Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, October 23 & 24, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, October 23 & 24, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

No enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine requirements on BC university campuses, professors say

Action needed to boost low Indigenous youth COVID-19 vaccination rate

Globe and Mail

Storm delays recovery following container ship fire off BC coast

Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, Environment Canada warns

Firing of contractor on Metro Vancouver's billion-dollar waste-treatment plant could affect other projects

How a BC Conservation officer's refusal to kill two bear cubs sparked a  debate about managing wildlife

CBC

Restaurants in BC now require patrons to be fully vaccinated

BC ski resorts struggle to find staff amid foreign worker visa delays

Lifelabs workers reach tentative agreement after day of labour action  

Container fire on freight ship near Victoria mostly under control, says Canadian Coast Guard 

BC lifting COVID-19 capacity restrictions but not everyone ready to resume usual gatherings

Strong winds in the forecast for BC's South Coast, Vancouver Island

Container congestion in Vancouver a sign of global supply chain chaos

Vancouver Sun 

BC 'bomb' cyclone: Record low barometric pressure registered off Tofino, BC Hydro issues regional alerts, Multiple ferries cancelled on Monday morning

Traveller returning home unable to use digital proof of vaccination at YVR

BC couples thrilled as weddings return to full capacity for fully vaccinated

 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Ship fire offshore of Victoria appears to be under control but is still smouldering

Wind gusts of 70 km/h expected; some Monday morning ferry sailings cancelled

Lifelabs and union reach tentative three-year agreement; job action suspended 

Higher rate of lung disease in Cowichan Valley linked to poor air quality 

'Receding before our eyes;: Island glaciers likely to be all gone by mid-century 

We should be asked what needs to be done, not told

Security fears follow Doctor Bonnie Henry, even during Royal Victoria race

They're feeling cornered and they're very angry 

Victoria News

Container ship burning off Greater Victoria shore under environmental. health monitoring 

Holiday celebrations return to Greater Victoria, lighting up the community 

Saanich looks to continue top-up rebates for in-home heating conversions

BCGEU, LifeLabs reach new tentative agreement after union workers begin strike

BC Ferries sailings cancelled with forecasts calling for stormy seas

BC's vaccine card enters 2nd stage; bars, gyms, ticketed events to requires.2 COVID shots

Global

Ferry sailings cancelled, wind warning expanded as 'bomb cyclone' hits BC's South Coast

Crews gain upper hand on BC cargo ship fire as storm system approaches

Life labs, union come to tentative agreement, averting further job action

How much paid sick leave should be offered in BC? Residents can weigh in until Monday  

BC lifting COVID-19 capacity limits on gatherings for much of province 

'Our survival is really in jeopardy': BC restaurants fear changes to COVID-19 subsidies 

Vancouver Island municipality offers homebuyers down payment grants

Kelowna looks to extend tourist tax

Georgia Straight

BC Hydro reports power outages along south coast as major storm approaches 

BC Ferries cancels October 25 sailings from Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay, and Duke Point

Another Extinction Rebellion Vancouver rally leads to two more arrests on Cambie Bridge

Extinction Rebellion announces that one of its supporters was arrested for gluing herself to the Cambie Bridge

Vaccine passport opponent Rebecca Matthews talks about taking City of Vancouver to court over Cordroy's licence

The Tyee

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Miscellaneous

Fire on container ship in BC under control but not known how many containers burned

Langford offers residents down payment grants to spur homebuyer affordability

BC lifting COVID-19 restrictions but not everyone ready to resume usual gatherings

She's fighting BC's vaccine passport in court, but says she's no anti-vaxxer. Here's her story