Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, March 24-25, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday-Friday March 24-25, 2022

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports two more deaths, hospitalizations inch up

BC reports 2 deaths, cases in hospital see 2nd bump this week

Pharmacy investigated on charges it fraudulently entered people into BC Vaccine system

Who is going to stand up for BC's imunocommpromised K-12 students?

Hospitalizations cree up as BC reports 5 more in acute care with COVID-19 and 2 more deaths

Globe and Mail

BC offers one time fuel relief

Horgan announces one time rebate to help BC drivers with high gas prices

BC says it has fulfilled promise to tackle surgery backlog, but experts say data only tell part of the story

Burnaby is eager to build but stymied by funding gap

Chief of BC First Nation struck by wildfires, floods want move to safer land with more space

Prince George apologizes for takin down part of a homeless camp

BC ready to proceed with permanent repairs to flood-damaged Coquihala Highway

CBC

Arsenic toxin found in Powell River school's drinking water, says health authority

Vancouver Island's privately owned forests need more regulation, critics say

BC Ferries warns ongoing crew shortages may affect peak summer travel

BC youth homelessness advocate died of accidental drug overdose, coroner says

Plans to upgrade Burrard Sky Train station shelved due to rising construction costs 

BC government announces gas relief rebate of $110 for ICBC customers 

Feds announce another $2B to clear surgical backlogs, promise more money for future health transfers

Suspicious death in First Nations community near Lillooet under investigation

People trying to keep warm accidentally set Surrey store on fire, prompting calls for better shelters

Vancouver Sun 

Rebates a case of too little, too late from John Horgan's government

Slow pace of debris removal in Lytton leaves property owners frustrated

BC announces one-time $110 payment to drivers for gas price relief

Health officials issue advisory after arsenic detected in Powell River school water supply

Vancouver to consider legal drinking in public plazas again in 2022

Plans to do a major upgrade to the Burrard Sky Train station scrapped

Tone of UBCM report and Eby pushback could lead to fireworks after civic election

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Oak Bay's rejection of housing project cited as province eyes taking over approval powers

Province appeals court ruling on sheltering in Beacon Hill Park

UVic senate recommends mask mandate be reinstated immediately

Six Island library branches behind picket lines on Friday

BC drivers getting one time rebate to help with rising fuel prices

On cusp of huge redevelopment, University Heights Shopping Centre sold to US firm

We need to feel safe in long-term care

CRD's parks survey is misleading

Victoria  News

Province appeals court ruling against sheltering in Beacon Hill Park

Goldstream Food Bank president honoured for pandemic efforts in Langford

Record high gas prices drive Sooke commuters toward e-bikes

North Saanich OCP engagement to feature 9 resident groups, one advisory group

Three BC First Nations 'offended' by pro-salmon farm coalition action

Global

Drivers to get $110 one-time ICBC rebate amid record-high gas prices

BC Ferries warns of possible summer cancellations amid staffing crunch

Cell phone coverage to expand along rural BC route

BC daycares report delays in funding approval as more $10 a day spaces announced

Georgia Straight

Upcoming appearance by Bill Gates at TED Talk will likely bring another convoy to Vancouver 

Vancouver police arrest two men after store window smashed in Kitsilano

Grow Vancouver. How to fight climate change

One of Vancouver's oldest heritage homes sold exactly at assessed value of $1,479,000

The Tyee

So Kenney Just noticed he has too many 'Kooky people' in his party

Memo to Climate Action supporters who back the convoy

Who's your landlord? Use our helpful guide to find out

One BC Fossil fuel subsidy reached $1.2 Billion last year

Should Fossil Fuel Companies get to teach kids about climate change

Miscellaneous

BC drivers getting one-time rebate to help with rising fuel prices

BC reports two more deaths, hospitalizations inch up