Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, November 12, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, November 12, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Promising new therapy for COVID-19 cleared by US, still under review by Health Canada

Latest modelling shows COVID-19 cases in BC doubling every 13 days

Vancouver Island's chief medical health officer recommends avoiding travel to Lower Mainland

Christmas ins't cancelled, but COVID-19 means 'it'll look different,' Dr.  Bonnie Henry says

BC on track to see 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day if changes not made: Modelling numbers

BC sets new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, adds 1,130 cases over 2 days

Record new cases; 6 healthcare outbreaks;  43 schools, 11 flights, and more with new exposures

BC reports record number of active COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations

BC's deputy provincial health officer answers COVID-19 questions

BC cases doubling every two weeks, latest computer modelling shows

Health Officials announce 1,130 new cases in 40 hours, as second wave accelerates

BC surpasses 20,000 cases in 'perhaps the most challenging time of this pandemic'

BC records roughly 1,100 new COVID-19 infections in 2 days

BC COVID-19 spreading fastest among younger people

Globe and Mail

Workplace safety inspections increase in BC as part of attempt to halt COVID-19 cases

Clinicians fear coronavirus pandemic is worsening youth mental health

Ottawa plans to move from open-net fish pens to 'sustainable technology' in BC

CBC

Protesters in Prince George demand ban on controversial glyphosate herbicide

Provinces pursue OxyContin maker for $67B US in costs associated with Canada's opioid crisis

Wind storm heading for Victoria, with gusts of up to 90 km/h

BC's Open Net salmon farms on the way out, but replacement systems may differ by region

Inquiry hears money laundering concerns at BC casinos rose as 2010 Olympics neared

Children's mental health could be 'significantly' affected by pandemic, study warns

New BC award will honour people, groups working toward Indigenous reconciliation

Good Doctor star says filming continues after show's married couple contract COVID

Vancouver Sun

Inquiry hears money laundering concerns at BC Casinos rose as 2010 Olympics neared

Major parties prepare to stick BC taxpayers with their election costs

Vancouver Mayor Stewart says focus should be on COVID-10 not 2030 Olympics 

Coquitlam company pivots field hospital expertise to fill COVID-19 niche

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria Council endorses plan to end 24/7 camping by spring

Court rules against Highland group trying to stock rock quarry

We are an ocean province, let's act like one

Victoria News

Victoria councillor notes 'escape clause' in bid to bring homeless indoors by spring

Greater Victoria expected to see 'damaging winds'

Outdoor warming tents installed outside Victoria Our Place Society

Dawn, dusk top times to watch for rumbling, rutting deer

Global BC

Former senior BC official says he warned minister of suspected drug money laundering in BC casinos

Domestic violence in BC could 'remain behind closed doors' amid COVID-19, group warns

'Troubleshooters' to help resolve COVID-19 disputes in BC School System

BC Parks Foundation in fundraising race against time to buy Salish Sea Island, convert it to park

New study says BC government must focus on children's mental health in COVID-19 recovery

Metro Vancouver workplaces must ensure employees conduct daily COVID-19 checks under health order

Trudeau, Premiers to meet in December to address health care funding

Georgia Straight

If schools are essential, treat them that way

Climate action is an act of faith

BC Real Estate Association reports 'pent-up demand may be starting to fade' but prices continue rising

The Tyee

Vancouver's Incentives to get affordable homes built are too rich

BC First Nations prepare to elect a New Regional Chief

Vancouver Courier

Rich Coleman told in 2010 of illicit drug money in casinos: investigator

Life Labs personal data breach leads to multiple class action suits

Proportion of non gamblers rises in BC as pandemic changes industry's odds: poll

Miscellaneous