Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, December 18, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  December 18, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 624 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths

Big White Ski Resort community cluster grows to 76 cases

COVID-19 vaccines offer BC residents hope for the future

COVID-19 in BC: LNG and Big White outbreaks, vaccines and immunocompromised people

11 more people die of COVID-19 in BC, as 624 new cases confirmed

COVID-19 cases linked to Big White resort near Kelowna grow to 76

'It's getting scarier': 108 cases of COVID-19 and climbing in Northern BC's Nechako region

MIS-C: 10 year old  BC girl hospitalized with rare COVID-19 syndrome

BC Health officials announce 624 new cases, 11 additional deaths

Tenth COVID-19 death reported in Island Health, five new cases

BC sees 624 more COVID-19 cases, 11 more deaths

Globe and Mail

No easy solutions to complex problems of high condo insurance premiums, BC report says

Churches in BC have received $18,400 in tickets for breaking COVID-19 rules

CBC

BC premier backtracks on his own Christmas plans, illustrating the confusion over health orders

'Extremely high' demand crashes application site for BC Recovery Benefit

No simple solutions to skyrocketing condo insurance costs, report finds

Former clerk of Houser Craig James charged in connection with BC Legislature spending scandal

BC town councillor, 22, alleges discrimination from colleagues over age, sexual orientation

Vancouver Sun

'I'm stoked', says Horgan about tough challenges in new year

Former BC Legislature clerk charged with fraud and breach of trust

BC Government defends $1,000 COVID recovery benefit, as applications open

Offence numbers down, crime rates up on Metro Vancouver transit during pandemic

Online applications for BC Recovery Benefit now open, but you night want to wait

Victoria Times-Colonist

Former legislature clerk charged with fraud and breach of trust

Provincial audit of Johnson Street Bridge won't go ahead

Investigation underway into HMCS Winnipeg sailor going overboard

Heritage building across from Victoria City Hall on market for $7.85M

Latest economic update adds micro dose of optimism

Qualicum  Beach Councillor goes on leave, cites 'toxic' behaviour of Council

Royal BC Museum must act to end systemic racism

Latest economic update adds micro dose of optimism

Victoria News

Sombre return to Esquimalt for HMCS Winnipeg

Site work set to begin on multi-use sports box in Sooke

Applications now open for BC Recovery Benefit, worth up to $1,000

Global BC

Former clerk Craig James charged in connection with BC Legislature spending scandal

Province urges patience amid reports of BC's COVID-19 recover benefit online application crashing

Chilliwack RCMP issue $18,000 in fines to churches breaking COVID-19 restrictions

COVID-19 visitaiton rules violate care-home residents' rights, BC group says

HMCS Winnipeg returns to BC after Canadian Armed Forces member's tragic death

'Perfect Storm' behind BC's unhealthy strata insurance market, no quick fix: report

BC MLA apologizes to Dr. Bonnie Henry after being called out for liking 'herd immunity tweets'

Ferry cancellations as strong winds hit BC's South Coast

Georgia Straight

Former NDP finance minister Elizabeth Cull agrees - Horgan was wrong to cut COVID funds for the poor

Ottawa phases out fish farms in BC's Discovery Islands by end of June 2022

BC realtor disciplined in dual agent deal with niece purchasing client's home

Chilliwack RCMP charge and fine three Fraser Valley churches for holding in-person religious services

The Tyee

Indigenous Housing Solutions, Built on Empowerment

Former Clerk Craig James Charged in BC Legislature Spending Scandal

Vancouver Courier

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