Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, October 30 & 31, 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 30 & 31, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC parents urged to register kids for COVID-19 vaccine as US green lights Pfizer

Too early to predict end to pandemic as BC cases decline, experts say

Globe and Mail

BC Government's proposed freedom-of-information changes are cynical and self-serving 

CBC

Compensation for Indigenous children removed from homes not justice, says AFN chief

First Nation on Vancouver Island crafts first dugout canoe in 50 years

Wildlife  advocates, environmentalists don't want Halloween garbage to become truck on oceans, animals

Lytton residents already rebuilding amidst recovery plan announcement

Futurist advises BC decision-makers, residents to look to coastal ecosystems for climate, waste solutions

Vancouver encampment residents call Prince George ruling allowing homeless camp a 'landmark victory

Air travellers in BC experience little turbulence with new vaccine requirement rules  

How British Columbians are tackling rising food costs with coupons, apps, bulk buying groups

Vancouver Sun 

Federal vaccine passport now available in BC

Respiratory therapists see ICUs fill up with non-vaccinated patients

Fireworks blasted off in Vancouver over Halloween weekend despite city-wide ban

Point Roberts trying to help Canadians return with measure to cover COVID test costs

Developers and trades in Vancouver to be hit with increased fees

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Indigenous stewardship front and centre in Huu-ay-aht, forestry partnership

On-duty assault took 'joy, excitement, bliss and trust' from police officer, court hears 

Law Society members decline to debate courtroom gender declaration rule 

Affordable housing project near Vic High OK'd by council

Swearing on the Bible a COVID court casualty 

Protesters urge Sidney council to find a way to preserve Beacon Wharf

Halloween horror tales from the FOI crypt 

As cruise ships are allowed to return, it's full steam ahead

Victoria News

Traffic disruptions expected downtown Victoria during anti-vaccine passport rally

Metchosin arts centre looks to future after fixing its past

Oak Bay looks to fill looming vacancy on police board

Saanich resident working to protect Mount Douglas park's delicate ecosystem

Vancouver Island south coast cell phone fix pushed back to 2022

Global

Surrey couple get parking ticket while stopping to treat an overdose

Indigenous leaders can Ottawa'a child compensation appeal a step backwards in reconciliation 

Kwakiutl chief fears cargo containers could have lasting environmental impact on BC coast

Kelowna Mayor speaks out against racist graffiti

Georgia Straight

Vancouver City Hall watcher decries elimination of pubic hearings as 'endgame of developer complex'

Registered nurse who refused COVID-19 vaccination describes licensing body as a criminal organization 

Does Mark Marissen have any chance of becoming mayor of Vancouver?

BC mask mandate extended without mention of how some face coverings protect better than others

The Tyee

Indigenous Leaders 'confounded' as Ottawa appeals order to compensate kids

Miscellaneous