Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, December 11, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, December 11, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Hundreds of mink dead from COVID-19 on Fraser Valley farm in BC

BC releasing more detailed geographic COVID-19 data, but critics say it's not enough

BC reports 737 new COVID-19 cases, as deaths approach 600

Surrey school closed after outbreak, over 700 new cases and more

'We're just kind of sitting ducks': Cases surge near Fort St. James

11 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as 737 new cases confirmed

Family of 68 year old COVID-19 patient asks why she was sent to hotel instead of hospital

BC health officials announce 737 new cases, 11 deaths

Record number of active COVID-19 cases reported in BC; 8 new cases on Island

BC's COVID-19 transmission remains high with 737 new cases

COVID-19 outbreak at Sannich long term care home ends, visits set to restart

BC's COVID-19 transmission remains high with 737 new cases

Globe and Mail

A Canadian biotech giant is born: AbCellera stock triples in debut, company now worth US$15-billion

Vancouver paid more than $7.5 million for decrepit hotels owned by Sahota family

Students' grades are dropping with shift to remote education as coronavirus pandemic takes toll

BC assures Surrey policing levels to be maintained as local force takes over from RCMP

Ship that sank 52 years ago off BC's coast now polluting marine park

CBC

Wrecked cargo ship begins leaking oil 52 years after it sank in BC's Nootka Sound

Stabbed in the head and suffering PTSD, ex-employee takes BC Corrections to human rights tribunal

Youth homelessness advocate remembered as 'fierce warrior' by friends, colleagues

Surrey private school closes after 30 COVID-19 cases confirmed

Pandemic has made years of inadequate care worse, says extended care resident's sister

Vancouver Sun

How we decide who gets the vaccine first

How much money is laundered in BC? Answering that will be tough

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria Council approves redevelopment of Wellburn's Market site

BC Greens pushing for anti-racism initiatives

Langford accused secrecy after declining to livestream meetings

Victoria News

Wood snatchers illegally chop, smuggle logs out of Saanich park

Huge film studio development proposed for Malahat Nation lands

Global BC

Feds launching new anti-money laundering units in BC, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario

British Columbians will be able to renew ICBC insurance online in 2022

Former speaker claims 'Me Too' allegations at BC Legislature not properly investigated

Santa Claus to be 'first in line for vaccine,' cleared to make deliveries, Henry assures BC kids

'This will save lives': North Shore Rescue gets green light for night-vision googles

VIA Rail opens route from Winnipeg to Vancouver amid coronavirus

List of recent coronavirus exposures reported in BC

BC Liberal MLA hopes government will support bill to cap restaurant fee charges for delivery services

Georgia Straight

Despite COVID-19 struggles in Western Canada, VIA Rail reopens Winnipeg to Vancouver train route

City of Vancouver delays plastic bag  ban and disposable cup fee to 2022

The Tyee

Vancouver Now Owns the Balmoral and Regent, but their histories still haunt

From Gurdwaras to Truckers, How to Protect a Diverse, Working suburb

Mitzi Dean has plans for BC's Children's Ministry

Vancouver Courier

Catholic Church names more sexually abusive priests, more victims come forward

Miscellaneous