Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday-Friday, July 14 & 15, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday-Friday,  July 14  & 15, 2022

Globe and Mail

Lytton residents fear repeat of history as wildfire prompts evacuations 

BC Court of Appeal rules against doctor in Private health care case 

BC Court of appeal has rejected case calling for right to pay for private health care. Here's why you need to know 

A court has affirmed access to health care should be based on need, but this is no time for a medicare victory cry

BC speculation tax brings 20,000 units back to rental market 

Michelin Guide's arrival in Vancouver worthy of some buzz and excitement

CBC

6 homes destroyed as out-of-control wildfire burns near Lytton dozens evacuated 

Doctor's appeal over right to pay for private health care dismissed by BC court 

BC's Kmaloopa Powwow apologizes over blood ancestry and gender entry requirements

Vancouver restaurants hope they'll be seeing stars as city named destination for prestigious Michelin Guide 

Judge orders Surrey to amend controversial political sign bylaw, clarify that single signs are still allowed 

BA.5 Omicron variant drives increase in BC hospitalizations, as residents urged to get boosted

BC nurse loses licence for 6 months after helping create fake vaccine cards

Vancouver Sun 

'This is just the beginning;: First Nations' real estate megaprojects game-changing for Metro Vancouver 

BC health minister applauds ruling on private medical clinics but critics say case highlights gaps in system 

BC's housing addicted economy not sustainable, experts fear

Six homes destroyed, no injuries reported  in 'daunting' wildfire west of Lytton 

BC Health Ministry doubles down on failed UPCC experiment  

A little late, NDP fixes oversight at BC Housing 

Help in BC's Opioid crisis is not giving prescriptions, hotel room keys and saying 'good luck'

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC Court of Appeal rejects private health care, says Charter breach OK

Repairs to reduce Malahat to single lane overnight Monday to Wednesday

Pediatric COVID vaccine to be offered to BC infants and toddlers beginning August 2

CRD calls for settlement of land claims on rail corridor

Tickets issued after honking drivers cause disruption in downtown Victoria 

Recreation, Water and transportation answers for Galiano housing plan

Victoria News

UVic to offer groundbreaking MBA program in Indigenous Reconciliation 

Another look at highway bypass around Duncan suggested as resistance continues

BC farmers can access new funds to prepare for extreme weather

BC COVID hospitalizations  rise for third week in a row

195 toxic drug deaths recorded in May, highest ever for that month in BC

Global

At least 6 homes lost as wildfire near Lytton balloons to 1,500 hectares 

Ripudaman Singh Malik shooting 'opens up the wounds' for families of Air India victims 

Police release video of suspect vehicle in Ripudaman Singh Malik shooting

BC caregiver guilty of failure to provide necessaries of life to woman with Down Syndrome

One person unaccounted for after eight rescued from East Van rooftop parking lot collapse

Interior Health diverting patients from hospital ERs in Ashcroft, Clearwater 

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain to be completed by 2028 with nearly $4 billion price tag

BC's top court upholds dismissal of private health care challenge 

Public split on BC's plan to decriminalize hard drugs, but support may be growing: poll 

Bowinn Ma bows out of NDP leadership race, pushes Attorney General David ebb to run

Pulling together Canoe Journey aims to be 'reconciliation in action' as it paddles the Shuswap

COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 to be available in BC starting August 2

Georgia Straight

US baby deaths prompt Health Canada warning about Fisher-Price rockers 

City sponsored Olympic Village pop-up showcases solutions to False Creek sea level rise

Tseshat First Nation begins scanning for unmarked residential school graves in Port Alberni

The online abuse and harassment of women in politics must stop

Vancouver realtor cites 'massive drops not getting reported in housing market

The Tyee                                                                   

To fund repairs, BC Landlords can raise the rent 

The Ignored Epidemic of Hate Crimes against women and girls 

Toxic Drug Toll continues deadly climb

The Sacred, the Profane ... and Shrek

'It's Hard to remember that you're not alone' 

Miscellaneous

BC Court of Appeal rejects private health care, says Charter breach OK

BC opens registry for children, aged 6 months to 4 years to get COVID-19 vaccine

Surrey-Langley Sky Train project approved, expected to be completed by 2028 

Man acquitted in Air India bombing was ambushed at site of fatal shooting RCMP say

Vehicle waited for Ripudaman Singh Malik hours before shooting in BC: police

BC Wildfire Service responds to blaze near fire-ravaged Lytton

Overdose deaths for May reach new heights in BC, says chief coroner  

Six homes destroyed, no injuries reported in 'daunting' wildfire west of Lytton