Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday,  December 17, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 21 new COVID-19 deaths, 673 new cases

If you have 1 of these 4 symptoms get a COVID-19 test right away, says BC's Top doctor

LNG and Big White outbreaks, vaccines and immunocompromised people 

COVID-19 outbreak declared at second Lower Mainland poultry-processing plant

21 new COVID-19 deaths pushes BC's December total to 272

Privacy Commissioner rejects First Nations COVID-19 data release complaint

With vaccine potentially on horizon, BC's top doctor says it is important for now to keep Christmas gatherings small

BC records 21 more deaths from COVID-19 and 673 new cases

COVID-19 cases among First Nations in some BC regions double rest of population

2nd COVID-19 outbreak at LNG Canada's worksite in Kitimat

Vancouver woman calls for better COVID-19 protocols in long term care as deaths mount

Deaths reach 700 as BC health officials confirm 673 new cases

Vaccine slowly rolling out, logistical challenges will be helped by Moderna vaccine

Third person dies in Saanich Peninsula Hospital COVID-19 outbreak; 4 new cases on Island

Third person dies from COVID-19 at Peninsula hospital outbreak

Another 673 people diagnosed with COVID-19 in BC, Thursday

Globe and Mail

As BC's economy recovers, government seeks payback for some pandemic relief

Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak deemed arson: RCMP

Fish Farms on BC's Discovery Islands to be phased out

Big White ski resort cancels non-local bookings, but Whistler leaves COVID-19 rules up to guests

BC musician confused after CRA warns he may need to repay CERB payments

Discovery Islands salmon farms to be phased out of existence over next 18 months

CBC

Big White ski resort cancels non-local bookings, but Whistler leaves COVID-19 rules up to guests

BC musician confused after CRA warns he may need to repay CERB payments

Discovery Islands salmon farms to be phased out of existence over next 18 months

Researchers seek cause of massive BC rockslide that carved a new canyon

Province looks at 2 options to replace aging George Massey Tunnel

Biodiversity may be at risk near Prince George says forestry watchdog

Vancouver Sun

Judge refuses to return $75,000 seized from Vancouver apartment

Ten months after 'recovery fund' approved, few details about how it is being spent

Dr. Bonnie Henry reflects on 2020, the grim year that COVID made her a household name

TransLink board approves pandemic budget for 2021

Victoria Times-Colonist

Tsarlip First Nation acquires traditional territory at Woodwyn Farms

HMCS Winnipeg sailor remembered as devoted father, experienced sailor

BC deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

Delayed provincial budget could cause a lot of scrambling

Victoria News

Fundraiser launched for family of missing navy sailor, as HMCS Winnipeg returns home

Tsarlip First Nation takes possession of former Woodwynn Farm

Rising income, real estate tax hold BC Deficit at $13.6 billion

Global BC

Entire Trans Mountain expansion work halted until 2021 after workers killed, injured on the job

BC Provincial budget deficit climbs to $13.6 billion; ICBC makes money

'I'm trying my best,' says BC Senior after being refused service for not wearing mask

Fire at Burnaby Hospital that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak was arson

BC police watchdog to investigate officer's actions in Myles Graysons death

Georgia Straight

TransLink cancel free New Year's Eve Transit services because of COVID-19 restrictions

Burnaby Hospital fire, which worsened COVID-19 outbreak, under investigation as arson

The Tyee

St. Paul's Indigenous Health Liaison workers say Racism, Lack of Support are a Daily reality

This Year May Decide the Fate of BC's Wild Salmon

Elegy for My Building Manager

A crisis fund kept the lights on in Low-Income Households. It's set to end

Why Site C Construction should stop today

Vancouver Courier

Pre-lockdown care home preparations saved lives of seniors: study

BC deficit expected to hit $13.6 billion as pandemic costs mount

Public approval of Trudeau's job performance rises, poll finds

Miscellaneous