Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, November 21 & 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday Saturday/Sunday , November 21 & 22, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

All major BC events to be cancelled amid COVID-19 order

Okanagan teachers feel lives 'expendable' as BC mask mandate excludes classrooms: union

A historic perspective on COVID-19

COVID-19 cases surge in BC's Fraser Health region

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

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Orchard Manor long-term care facility in Kelowna

Anti-COVID drug developed by Vancouver company gets emergency use approval in Canada

Almost a third of tests in Vancouver Coastal Health now administered by gargle and not swab

Rapid testing BC care homes staff makes sense, says Seniors advocate

Globe and Mail

Canada's first Indigenous-led Coast Guard Auxiliary patrols BC's rugged coast

Seven provinces sign up for Canada Housing Benefit, documents show

BC Liberal Leader makes for interim leader

CBC

Parksville looks at wayt to manage dying Western red cedars

Archbishop of Vancouver 'baffled' by decision to suspend in-person worship

Amidst COVID-19 restrictions, community craft fairs look for new ways to reach buyers

Special needs students risk losing their spot if pulled out of school, say parents

Andrew Wilkinson stepping down as head of Liberals to make way for interim leader

In BC's malls, pet shops, and more, visits with Santa Claus are being St. Nixed

Ruling on BC bus stops reflects cities' 'terrible' track record on accessibility, plaintiff says

Vancouver Sun

Think tank calls for national oversight on long-term care

Tractor-trailer and $840,000 cash seized by police allegedly tied to drugs

'It's heartbreaking': Many more BC Seniors asking for help to avoid homelessness

Carole James is leaving cabinet, but not John Horgan's corner

Canada's first Indigenous led coast guard auxiliary patrols BC's rugged coast

Victoria Times-Colonist

A longtime surgeon finally hangs up his scalpel at 85

Facial recognition is spreading its tentacles everywhere, including where bears roam

Victoria News

Esquimalt mayor repeats call for fo  regional approach to urban deer management

BC archbishop says there was 'no evidence' given for ban on in-person religious services

BC's declining fisheries the result of poor DFO management: audit

BCTF asks parents to 'create a culture of mask wearing' as schools excluded from new rules

Global BC

Hudson's Bay in Coquitlam shuttered, landlord says it defaulted on rent

BC archbishop calls ban on religious services 'baffling' when bars still open

BC coast patrolled by Canada's first Indigenous-led coast guard auxiliary

BC bus driver frustrated with lack of mask enforcement

Okanagan community rallies to save 'gem of Kaleden' from development

Full house costs Kamloops card game host $3,000 in COVID-19 fines

Vancouver's climate plan 'first 10 steps in a journey of 10,000,' says expert

BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson stepping down for interim leader

Georgia Straight

Hudson's Bay at Coquitlam Centre shutters after defaulting on rent

Mayor Kennedy Stewart is on the right track by seeking citywide exemption for possession of drugs

Shirley Bond as interim BC Liberal leader? Damn right

The Tyee

Victoria Shower Struggle: Police Raid Volunteer Effort for homeless

Vancouver Courier

Miscellaneous