Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, December 21, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday,  December 21, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 1,667 new COVID-19 cases over three days, 41 deaths

UK variant of coronavirus not found in BC, says provincial health officer

Interior Health ramps up testing for COVID-19 in Penticton 

Canada watching for new COVID-19 variant, warns against travel to UK

UK mutation questions; more than 1,600 new cases and 41 deaths over the weekend in BC

41 people die of COVID-19 in BC over the weekend, as 1,667 new cases confirmed

British Columbians told to 'stay small. stay local' this Christmas

COVID-19 cases levelling off in BC, Henry says; 21 new cases, 1 death reported on Island

BC records 41 COVID deaths and 1,668 new cases over the weekend

Globe and Mail

Bonnie Henry to publish books on BC's early response to COVID-19 pandemic

BC's Site C dam decision just one of many challenges facing Horgan in 2021

Bombardier signs $721 million deal to build 205 SkyTrain cars for Vancouver region

BC lacks overarching authority to oversee coastal flood management, ecosystem conservation: reasearcher

BC illicit overdose deaths on track for record-breaking year, coroner says

Around $12 million in reserved federal funds released to BC school districts, ministry says

Police watchdog looks into RCMP arrest where man was injured in Kamloops 

CBC

You may leave 2020 with fewer friendships. You're not alone

Holiday travel through Vancouver's airport down as much as 90 percent, officials say

BC eases requirements for struggling businesses applying for support

Tsartlip First Nation territory doubles in size after traditional land returned by BC government

BC winter storm brings snow, highway closures and ferry cancellations

How BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau plans to challenge NDP government in 2021, despite reduced influence

BC's overdose death toll for the year passes 1,500 after 153 killed in November, coroner reports

Bombardier Transportation signs $721M deal with TransLink for 205 new SkyTrain cars

Vancouver Sun

BC COVID Benefit a 'huge slap in the face' to those who lost their jobs

Police Board member says photos with Hells Angels wasn't 'smart'

Coquihalla Highway closed; Ferries cancelled

Environment minister warns outdoors enthusiasts about winter conditions, access

BC housing market to remain vibrant through the new year: report

COVID forces families into a heartbreaking fight for access to loved ones in long-term care

Victoria Times-Colonist

Thousands without power as heavy snow falls on Island; BC Ferries cancels sailings

Victoria church defying public health orders to hold in-person gatherings

Victoria News

Winter Storm wreaks havoc across Greater Victoria

Election didn't show down COVID-19 aid, John Horgan says

BC eases rules for COVID-19 small business, tourism relief

Global BC

Female engineers file human rights complaint against BC Ferries over lack of change-room space

BC Recovery Benefit Application garners complaints as many asked for additional information

Chaos on the Coquihalla: Snowstorm white-out conditions shut down major BC highway

'We''ll; take a look': BC health officials tell NHL not to expect special treatment around new season

BC Recovery Benefit application garners complaints as many asked for additional information

Georgia Straight

86 schools with new exposure dates in four regional health authorities

Dr. Bonnie Henry's publisher tried to clear the air after social-media ruckus over her pending book

The Tyee

As deaths mount, no timeline for promised overdose prevention sites

It's now winter. We are wired to stay home

In 2020, Deaths Doubled at Supportive Housing Buildings

Vancouver Courier

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