Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday,  November 3, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Six more deaths and 40 active COVID-19 outbreaks reported in BC facilities

BC reports 430 new cases as 4th wave continues downward trend

BC records 430 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 more deaths  

BC reports 430 more COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths

Globe and Mail

BC seeks to suspend one-third of old growth logging

Successful climate action requires innovation: BC environment minister

BC moves to save some of its largest and most ancient trees

CBC

Risk of landslides in North Shore region could quadruple by 2080's, study suggests

Royal BC Museum to close exhibits that further the colonial narrative

Cities produce 60% of global greenhouse gases. Here are some ideas to fix this from a BC delegate at COP26

Remains of giant hornet found in BC, expert says

Mayor apologizes for sharing residential schools post - but says he's annoyed First Nation made issue public

Vancouver Sun 

Nine lung transplants performed in BC as a result of COVID infections

Nearly 90 percent of critically ill patients in ICU not fully vaccinated

New mapping shows how climate change could flood low lying areas of Vancouver and beyond

Expect public safety to be an issue in next year's Vancouver Municipal election

Unvaccinated nurses' clinic in Kamloops evicted by building owner

BC's family owned value added forestry businesses already hurt by old growth logging deferrals

BC politicians hope you're tuned out as party subsidies become permanent

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Old Town, ship exhibits at museum could disappear as 'decolonization' work begins. 

More old-growth forests are off limits to loggers

Saanich police plan roadblocks, patrols to end large parties at UVic

Some ferry fares to go up as BC Ferries ends fuel rebate December 1

Transportation Safety Board to investigate fire on Zim Kingston cargo ship

Victoria News

Two-year target set to finalize BC's old growth protection plan

BC forest carbon offsets showcased at UN climate conference

BC health experts call on province to use COVID rapid tests alongside other health measures

Police watchdog investigating after canine unit dog bites man during Saanich arrest

Global

First Nation chief accuses BC mayor of 'gaslighting' after racist Facebook post deleted

'A gut punch': Forestry sector pushes back against BC plan to defer old-growth logging

Royal BC museum to start process of decolonization with changes to galleries

Victoria Police will need to be vaccinated by November 15 or undergo regular testing

Province to close loophole allowing catalytic converter thieves inBC to cash in more easily

Polling the unvaccinated: Why Canadians say they won't get a COVID vaccine

'It's not a costume': BC teacher's alleged mocking of student's Indigenous regalia sparks protest

Concern mounts over fake vaccine exemption letters in BC

Cost to ride a BC Ferry to rise next month as company lifts fuel rebate

Halloween fire costs plunge in Vancouver in first year of firework ban

Georgia Straight

The elements of the big seal, carefully disguised as climate action

Antivaxxer announces plan by Chris Sky to block traffic to Vancouver International airport 

Why Justin Trudeau talks about a global carbon tax rather than production cuts that could save humanity

Despite Code Red, governments continue to support fossil fuels

The Tyee

Jailed Wet'suwte'en Chief has a friendly warning for Coastal GasLink

When Police Responses  diverge 

Environmental Groups demand quick end to Canada's thermal coal exports 

The new living wage is making me feel dead

BC unveils plans to defer logging of old-growth forests 

How Jean Swanson and the militant moms fought to change Vancouver

Miscellaneous

Officials track the origin of a 'murder hornet' possibly from the US, found in BC

Royal BC Museum starts decolonization of galleries this month, says acting CEO

Mayor of Williams Lake apologizes for residential school repost