Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, October 27, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC's highest test positivity rate in Northern Region, lowest in Vancouver Coastal

BC reports 609 new cases and six deaths, hospitalizations top 400

Vaccines are almost ready for kids. But will Parents say Yes?

BC records 609 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 more deaths

New cases slowly declining in BC as pandemic 'stabilizes' modelling group finds

Surgeries, tests postponed as 4,00 unvaccinated BC health care workers put on leave

COVID-19 related hospital cases continue to rise in BC

Globe and Mail

Pope Francis to visit Canada for Indigenous reconciliation, Vatican says

COVID-19 pandemic may be contributing to increase in random assaults in Vancouver, experts say

BC health hubs to provide co-ordinated help for children, youth with disabilities

CBC

Gitxaala First Nation sues BC government over automatic granting of mineral rights

Viral hiking post spreading life-threatening misinformation, SAR manager says

More than 100 containers from cargo ship went overboard during BC Storm, coast guard says

Greyhound set to resume bus service to Canada as US border reopens

BC overhauls support for children with unique needs, with or without a diagnosis  

Look out for 'destructive' feral pigs, says Invasive Species Council of BC

Vancouver Sun 

West side resident threatens to sue city over redevelopment agenda

Concord Pacific bought St. Pauls site on Burrard Street for $850M

Vancouver's City Centre Motel reportedly sold closing in November

Kamloops councillor won't get vaccinated, opposes city mandate 

NDP may still have to get tough with municipalities on housing

Victoria Times-Colonist 

'Reimagined' Mayfair would include housing

Saanich joins CRD in requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19

Sooke School Board talking with staff about COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Saanich mayor says he intends to run again, as former councillor set to make announcement 

Greater Victoria school district starts budget process early, after last year's protests

Our Number 1 regional issue is restoring public safety

NDP shifts from clumsy to condescending in handling of privacy law

Victoria News

Federal study on Greater Victoria migratory bird sanctuaries expected in new year

Colwood Elementary unveils new outdoor learning space

Esquimalt announces new fire chief, assistant moves up the ranks

BC storm season arrived earlier this year, Environment Canada says

BC NDP to make annual subsidy for political parties permanent

BC easing zoning requirements to speed up housing projects

Global

Staff at BC's 911 dispatcher flagged understaffing up to a year before deadly heat wave: emails 

Coast Guard now believes more than 100 containers fell from MV Zim Kingston cargo ship

BC appoints recovery liaisons to help Lytton rebuild from devastating fire

BC set to end direct funding for children with autism by 2025, moving to overall hub model

Former RCMP officer files civil defence in connection with Lake Country murder case

'Disgusting' Halloween display featuring Confederate flag and noose haunts Kelowna neighbourhood

Pope Francis to visit Canada for Indigenous reconciliation, Vatican says

Georgia Straight

Trudeau cabinet: does it amount to real change or same-old, same-old?

The Tyee

What happens when folks in small towns show a little Pride?

Miscellaneous

Province appoints recovery liaisons to help in rebuild of fire ravaged Lytton

This BC city wants the RCMP out. Some residents don't agree. How a fight over lawn signs is escalating the feud

Coast Guard says 109 containers, not 40 fell off cargo ship near Victoria