Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday October 26, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday,  October 26, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC to offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all in 'precedent setting' move

British Columbians to be eligible for COVID-19 booster shot 6 to 8 months after second dose

Another 457 COVID-19 cases, two deaths reported in BC as province unveils booster shot plan

Wet'suwet'en First Nation Pleads for Boosters as COVID strikes elders

BC expands delivery of COVID-19 vaccine boosters

COVID-19 booster shots to be made available to all British Columbians by May 2022

BC records 457 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 more deaths

BC is first jurisdiction in North America to offer COVID-19 booster shot to general population 

BC to begin offering COVID-19 booster shots to everyone in the province

BC COVID-19 cases dip to 457 Tuesday, two more deaths

COVID-19 booster shot to be available to all British Columbians 12 and older by May 2022

Globe and Mail

BC government proposes legislation to speed up permitting applications

'Solemn day' for BC as thousands of health care workers defy vaccination deadline 

Timber, carbon sequestering concrete future of green construction

BC offering more rebates for electric vehicle charging stations in condos, apartments

Fires in cargo ship off BC coast may take days to put out: coast guard

CBC

Carrier and Sekani Nation chiefs declare state of emergency due to opioid crisis

5 men who used turbans as rope in heroic rescue receive special awards

Crews, firefighters board MV Zim Kingston to assess damage and next moves, says Coast Guard

Construction resumes on Kelowna collapse site despite opposition from victims' family, friends

BC introduces new rebates for eligible electric vehicle chargers

BC auditor general highlights $6B budget dispute with government

More than 4,000 health care workers remain unvaccinated, says province's health minister

Here are the 4 ministers from BC in Trudeau's overhauled cabinet

Vancouver Sun 

As both Vancouver and BC look to speed up housing, expect debate

NDP steamrollers objections to 'grotesque assault on the public's right to know'

 

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Missing containers believed to be off north Island in Cape Scott area

Sidney mayor says Council is 'listening' when it comes to Beacon Wharf

Housing organizations require staff to be vaccinated to protect vulnerable clients

Lost containers show our flotsam fascination 

Wilson suspends shuttle service to Victoria International Airport

Lieutenant-Governor kicks off annual poppy campaign

BC moves to ban some single-use plastic bags, products province wide

Victoria News

Greater Victoria School District pondering pros, cons of staff vaccine mandate

Lt. Gov. Janet Austin presented the first poppy of BC and Yukon Legion's remembrance campaign

East Sooke community issued boil water advisory

West Shore businesses concerned about potential cost of paid sick days

BCTF survey finds 94% of teachers fully vaccinated

Global

Criminal probe launched into Vancouver police shoving incident caught on camera 

'We're so happy we saved a life': BC Sikh men honoured for turban rescue

New Zealand looks to reform zoning in cities. Could a similar move help ease BC's housing crisis

Group of Northern BC First Nations decalre state of emergency over opioid crisis 

94% of BC teachers are fully vaccinated, union's survey suggests 

Shipping containers lost off BC coast could reach shore, says coast guard

New cranes being erected at site of fatal crane collapse in Kelowna

10 to 20 cm of snow expected to fall on the Coquihalla

Georgia Straight

Extinction Rebellion Vancouver breaks through a near-media blackout by halting traffic to the airport

The Tyee

The Gitxaala Nation is suing the Province over mining claims

Critics aren't buying BC's New Climate Plan

Miscellaneous

BC auditor highlights COVID-19 relief program risks, budget dispute with government

BC offers more rebates for electric vehicle charging stations in condos, apartments 

Gitxaala First Nation in BC goes to court over automatic mineral rights 

'Solemn day' for BC as thousands of health-care workers defy vaccination deadline