Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, November 27, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Friday, November 27, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Newton Elementary School in Surrey

BC reports 11 deaths and 911 new COVID-19 cases, number in hospital tops 300

Rapid COVID-19 testing trialed at Vancouver International Airport

Multiple COVID-19 cases reported at Whistler Blackcomb staff housing

Over 900 new cases, 11 new deaths belligerent behaviour incidents

CBC's The National to hold virtual town hall about COVID-19 pandemic in Canada on December 1

As November ends, COVID-19 continues to threaten BC's North

BC again sets record for number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations

11 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as province announces 911 new cases

Elementary school ordered to close after COVID-19 outbreak leads to 16 cases in Surrey

Researchers roll out COVID-19 rapid test pilot project at YVR

BC health officials announce record 911 new cases amid 'our COVID storm'

Newton Elementary becomes second Surrey school to close due to outbreak

Island sees another 27 cases of COVID, but surge levels off after awareness campaign

Class asked to self-isolate after COVID-19 exposure at Victoria elementary school

On 'knife's edge': virus surge on Island easing, but experts still see danger signs

911 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths as BC sees deadliest week since pandemic began

Globe and Mail

Airline workers struggle to find employment as COVID-19 decimates industry

CBC

Thomson Rivers University to close 2 regional centres due to low enrolment

Advocates hope to create 'Vancouver model' for drug decriminalization

Power knocked out for hundreds in BC's Central Coast Region

Employer not doing enough to protect courthouse staff, union says, after 8 sheriffs test positive for COVID-19

BC actor brings Indigenous identity to Hallmark Christmas movie

Vancouver Sun

Making life affordable was NDP priority - equality, anti-racism now to list

Report shows people in Surrey recovery facilities experience homelessness

Victoria Times-Colonist

Politicians balk at tripling parking fees to $7 a day at Thetis, Sooke Potholes

Lighting defects create danger on the roads

Second candidate drops out of Victoria byelection, endorses Stephen Andrew

Islanders honoured with Order of Canada

COVID-19 case count spoils the cabinet party

Victoria News

Belligerent man arrested in Victoria grocery store after refusing to wear mask

Staff suggest Sidney be cautious spending $2.75 million from province

North Saanich fires up comprehensive strategy report on outdoor burning, green waste disposal

Vancouver Island First Nation calls on BC to honour UNDRIP in historic title case

BC returning to 'stand alone' forests, rural development ministry

Global BC

RCMP say they're not writing tickets for people driving together from different households

Plenty of sales, but few crowds as COVID-19 colours Black Friday in BC

It's not too late to save 102 endangered Fraser River species, according to UBC study

TransLink riders must now wear masks at indoor or sheltered stops

Georgia Straight

Jak King of Grandview-Woodland writes book about East Vancouver community's battle against city hall

Extinction Rebellion will block rail lines in Burnaby and Montreal to oppose Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion

Filipinos decry as 'slap in the face' John Horgan's disregard of calls to name Mable Elmore to BC NDP cabinet

The Tyee

NIMBY or Not? NDP President Opposes affordable housing near Island property

Vancouver Voted to Decriminalize Drugs. Now What?

A reconciliation warning from an Abbotsford Classroom

Chatelaine awards 'women of the year' to Wet'suwet'en Matriarchs

Vancouver Courier

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