Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 14, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, December 14, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 2,146 new COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths over three days as active cases top 10,000

'Pre-quarantining'a ahead of holiday gatherings is not foolproof, BC's top doctor says

BC's first COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive this week

More British Columbians willing to get COVID-19 vaccine, survey finds

Coronavirus vaccine makers are shielded from liability. Here's why officials say that's normal

Testing gaps add to COVID risks in long term care

Active COVID-19 infections in BC pass 10,000 for the first time

COVID-19 claims 49 lies in BC over the weekend, as province prepares to begin vaccinations on Tuesday

Northern Health hits new record for COVID-19 positivity, critical care patient rates in BC

COVID-19 testing underway at Big White Ski Resort after several staff parties reported

Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC vaccinations will begin Tuesday

First BC vaccinations to take place Tuesday, 49 deaths over weekend

Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sannich Peninsula Hospital

2,146 new COVID cases in BC since Friday, 49 deaths

Globe and Mail

Vancouver park board agrees privately to proceed with injunctions to clear Strathcona Park

CBC

Winter storm set to bring heavy snow and hazardous conditions to Coquihalla Highway

SFU to conduct review after Black alumnus paper sprayed and Tasered during campus arrest

Landslide triggers massive debris cascade in remote part of BC coast

Vancouver releases strategy to move homeless people out of Strathcona Park

Vancouver Sun

The sad shortfall of City's plan to end Stratchona Park

Markets outside Vancouver driving detached home sales

ICBC's proposed rate drop would be largest in 40 years: BC Solicitor General

The hollowing out of Vancouver's west side (Part 2 0 the 'weird place')

Wilkinson attack on NDP accurate, but he remains tone deaf

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC Ferries adds handful of holiday sailings

New sewage plant gets $23M from Green municipal fund

Construction firms honoured for hiring more women, promoting safe behaviour

Victoria News

Saanich police officer's 'walk of shame' comment spurs call for provincial reform

ICBC applies for 15% rate decrease as lawyers pushed out

BC Senior health indicators show strain as numbers grow

Global BC

Mask exemption: BC woman files complaint after autistic son denied entry at Indigo store

ICBC filing for 15% decrease on basic car insurance rates to prepare to switch to no fault

Helicopter footage shows huge landslide  on BC's Central Coast

City of Vancouver mulls sites to temporarily house Strathcona Park campers

Georgia Straight

76 schools in four regional health authorities have new exposures

My escape to Canada from pandemic chaos in the US

Pandemic drives higher price increases in Fraser Valley, Chilliwack compared to Greater Vancouver

The Tyee

This video perfectly explains Vancouver's 'Missing Middle' Housing Mystery

Privacy Commissioner launches investigation of RCMP Internet Unit

COVID-19 deaths are the final Wexit

Vancouver Courier

Canadians pessimistic about prospects for happy Christmas break

ICBC apples for 2021 rate reductions but pandemic refunds undecided

Miscellaneous