Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 30, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday, November 30, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC's top doctor emotional in offering condolences to families of dead

BC adds 2,354 new COVID-19 cases since Friday and 46 deaths

Over 2,000 new cases and 46 deaths on weekend, five healthcare outbreaks

No, this Second Wave wasn't caused by young adults

Forty six dead from COVID in BC since Friday

Three churches defy BC Order to close to slow spread of COVID

An unprecedented 46 people die of COVID-19 in BC over the weekend

Most faith leaders support COVID-19 rules, despite few causing consternation,' Dr. Bonnie Henry says

Hate masks? Shop online, Henry urges

Wet'suwet'en women urge BC to declare oil and gas work non-essential amid COVID

COVID-19 exposures reported at four Port Alberni schools

BC records deadliest weekend of COVID-19 pandemic with 46 deaths; more than 2,300 cases

1 COVID-19 case at BC fitness studio leads to 104 more infections, 6 school exposures

BC changing COVID-19 case reporting as virus spread continues

Turpel-Lafond Report into racism into BC health care system

No organized racist games in BC hospitals, but report finds widespread discrimination

Review finds widespread racism, discrimination against Indigenous people in BC's health care-system

The BC government apologizes for systemic racism towards Indigenous people in BC's health care-system

Report finds 'widespread and Insidious' Racism against Indigenous People in Health Care

Investigation finds widespread racism and discrimination against Indigenous peoples in BC health care system

Encourage 'speak up culture' in BC health care

Widespread systemic racism in BC's health care system: report

Report finds systemic racism in BC's health care system, but no evidence of alcohol 'game'

MLA, Tsartlip member says 'silo' approach won't work dealing with racism in health care

Peninsula Hospital one where 'significant work underway' to repair Indigenous relations

Globe and Mail

Two opponents of BC pipeline project face US terror charge over train track interference 

Rethinking parking, deliveries and security for pandemic times

CBC

Unusable masks, catered meals, redone renos: BC health minister orders review of PHSA spending

Birthday party, limousine ride, house parties lead to more COVID-19 fines

BC care home aims to hire residents' family members as temporary staff

Thousands still without power as high winds hit BC South coast

New DNA analysis helps solve 11 year old cross border cold cases

Opposition to BC pipeline linked to terrorism charges inWashington State

'Am I racist?' Billboard poses question as rise in hate crimes prompts public awareness campaign

Ehattesaht First nation member struggling in wake of COVID-19 outbreak and repeated power outages

BC politicians, local farmers worried about unrest in India's Punjab and Haryana states

Vancouver Sun

Chaos and depravity so normalized in DTES that there is no humanity left

BC says land registry is open and will increase transparency

Victoria Times-Colonist

Windstorm knocks out power to thousands, cancels ferry sailings

RCMP seek driver who picked up hitchhikers near site where 3 people found dead

Saanich lowers speed limit on Prospect Lake Road

Victoria News

Lack of affordable housing spells end for Cook Street Village project in Victoria

BC Liberals pick critics to take on Horgan's NDP majority

Carole James stays on to advise BC Premier Horgan

Global BC

Former BC Liberal minister and RCMP caused 'tsunami' of casino money laundering, inquiry hears

After BC church fined for holding service, some question if order violates Charter rights

Customer at BC gas station hurls racist insult at employee trying to enforce mask rule

BC parents urged to keep kids out of school in protest over class size, mask policy

Okanagan retailers plead for shoppers to support local businesses during holidays

Georgia Straight

Vancouver city council approves over $1.4 million in grants to arts organizations for 2021 spring arts season

Canada real estate: rices of recreational properties rise as pandemic-era buyers bug out to the country

The Tyee

Indigenous Leaders want Immediate action on Health Care Racism

Report finds 'widespread and Insidious' Racism against Indigenous People in Health Care

How rethinking affordable homes connects with the climate fight

Will Mitzi Dean bring change to often troubled Children's Ministry?

Vancouver Courier

Vancouver investment firm bought under fraudulent circumstances: IIROC

Miscellaneous