Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, October 21, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, October 21, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Nearly 1 in 25 British Columbians have caught COVID-19 since pandemic started

'Terrifying' and 'super scary' say BC parents of infant respiratory illness during COVID-19

715 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 more deaths recorded in BC

Island reports 61 new COVID-19 cases; all new deaths in Northern Health region

Globe and Mail

BC Forest Practices Board Chair says proposed changes to forestry policy 'a start'

BC Premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests 

BC University unveils Indigenous-designed athletic jersey

CBC

First Nation in BC closes its only long-term care facility due to shortage of vaccinated staff 

Health Authority warns of possible hepatitis A exposure at Whistler burger restaurant

BC residents to requires 2 vaccine cards, Health Ministry says

A bag of peanuts and $70M , please : BC woman recalls spur of moment decision to buy winning Lotto ticket

Conservation officers issue warning after black bear knocks over man in Tofino

University of Northern British Columbia features new Indigenous-designed sports jerseys

BC premier defends fee for freedom of information requests

Anytime, anyplace, anywhere: Vancouver police issue warning on frequency of stranger attacks  

BC government extends COVID-19 medical funding for residents not yet eligible for MSP

Vancouver Sun 

BC residents may need two vaccine cards for different uses - one to dine out and one to travel

Judge grants injunction to close Hope restaurant but declines police enforcement order

Vancouver restaurant, facing worker shortage, resorts to paying $50,000 for dishwasher position

Appeal court reverses ruling on which developer will finish stalled Coal Harbour luxury condos

Ferris wheel at Surrey wedding reception helps send neighbours into orbit

Freedom of Information? Who cares, says BC Premier 

No heads will roll in money-laundering inquiry report

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Rising seas and age could put demolition on the horizon for Sidney's Beacon Wharf

High winds lead to power outages for 1,700 customers on south Island

Unionized employees at LifeLabs issue 72 hour strike notice

Campbell River whale watching guide fined $10,000 for getting too close to killer whales

Opposition finds plenty to fault in NDP's freedom-of-information proposals

Victoria News

Adam Olsen reveals past drug use in an attempt to end stigma

Injured VicPD officer prevents suicide attempt after leaving hospital

North Saanich joins City of Victoria in expressing concern about COVID-19 bail conditions 

BC's two dose COVID-19 requirement takes effect on Sunday

BC Premier defends freedom of information fee, may not be $25

Global

British Columbians will be required to have two vaccine cards following federal rules

BC business community wary of gaps in new COVID-19 financial support

'Overdue': First Nations man detained by Vancouver police welcomes revised handcuffing policy

Court grants injunction to shut down BC restaurant defying COVID-19 vaccine passport

Call for civic ballot to be randomized in Vernon

BC premier defends application fee for freedom of information requests 

Georgia Straight

Fraser Health Authority obtains court injunction against Rolly's Restaurant

Freeland emerges as media's foil on Trudeau leadership questions

Vancouver Police Department presents progress in greening fleet for the climate

4 goats don't make a farm: board upholds $1.4 million residential assessment of agricultural land in Surrey 

The Tyee

'We haven't done the most basic thing to address this crisis'

The Colonial Dimension of Climate Migration

Northwest BC families unite to share stories of missing women in Adaawk

Vancouver. wants to end Classroom inequality. But what about mini schools?

Miscellaneous

As Canada's housing prices spike, could Vancouver's mayor six-homes-on-one lot plan be a winner?

BC Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy a start  

BC Premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests 

Canada unveils international travel vaccine passport - starting November 30 you won't be able to fly without it

BC residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says