Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 23, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, November 23, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC Health officials try to clear up confusion over COVID-19 restrictions

BC reports 1,933 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths over three days

BC's seniors advocated calls for COVID-19 rapid testing at long-term care homes

'It's not the flu': BC man with COVID-19 still suffering from blood clots in his lungs

Confusion remains in BC on who can gather in restaurants under COVID-19 restrictions

1,900 cases and 17 deaths over three days; 69 schools with exposures; cinemas must close and more

COVID-19 claims 17 lives in BC since Friday

17 people die of COVID-19 IN BC over the weekend, as 1,933 new cases confirmed

BC health care workers plead for public to follow COVID-19 orders

Dr. Bonnie Henry clarifies COVID-19 restrictions for sports teams

BC's pandemic taking heavy toll on seniors as test positive rate soars

48 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Island over weekend

BC reports 17 COVID deaths, 1,933 new cases as hospitalizations surge over the weekend

Forty-one positive COVID-19 cases associated with the LNG Canada site outbreak in Kitimat

Rapid tests 'not a panacea' for care homes, Dr. Bonnie Henry says

More COVID-19 testing needed for senior home staff, BC 's advocate says

Globe and Mail

BC Indigenous man files human rights complaints over detainment at Bank of Montreal

Why some couples are going ahead with weddings during the pandemic's second wave

Ottawa. RCMP have yet to add resources in money-laundering fight, BC Attorney General says

Vancouver opera company experiments with virtual reality performance of Orpheus

CBC

BC Health officials say latest restrictions will mean pause for popular holiday events

Ban Christmas lights after 11 PM? North Vancouver district council tackles a burning issue

Victoria doctor who called preteen patient a 'loose woman' fined $7,500

Collision between barge and fishing boat in Vancouver Island harbour leads to diesel spill

Indigenous man and granddaughter handcuffed at Vancouver bank file human rights complaint against BMO, police

Arbitrator upholds reprimand against BC educator who told Black co-worker 'at least I am from here'

Vancouver Sun

US billionaire again battles to stop 'trespassers' on his giant BC ranch

Air Canada resumes flights to Hawaii under rapid test rule

Experts question deletion of racism allegations from Vancouver police report

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC Liberals name legislator Shirley Bond as interim party leader

Weekend ferry traffic dropped following tighter travel restrictions

IIO investigating death of man arrested Thursday by Victoria police

What's next for the BC Liberals

Victoria News

Investigation launched into man's death after arrest in Victoria

Private school becomes second Greater Victoria school with COVID-19 exposure

Cabinet veteran Shirley Bond chosen interim leader of BC Liberals

Global BC

Human rights complaint filed after Indigenous man, girl handcuffed outside Vancouver bank

Anti-Masker allegedly spits on Penticton liquor store employee, damages his cell phone

Kelowna Business owner berated by anti-maskers while holding a baby

BC Liberal caucus chooses Shirley Bond as interim leader

Elf on the Shelf allowed in social bubble premier tells BC child after receiving adorable letter

North Vancouver District to consider forcing holiday lights off by 11 PM

Georgia Straight

BC Liberals wise to select Shirley Bond as their interim leader

The Tyee

'We Will Fight Together': National Land Rights Call to Action Launched

RCMP confirms it bought a tool that 'unlocks' hidden Facebook Friends

Horgan seems fine with muzzling the True Site C watchdog

Vancouver Courier

Veteran MLA Shirley Bond elected BC Liberal interim leader

Perceptions and reality collided over crime levels in Western Canada

Miscellaneous