Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, December 22, 2020

 

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday,  December 22, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 444 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

Big White cluster now at 96 cases, says Interior Health

Canada hasn't identified the UK COVID 19 strain yet - but it's a 'probability,' Tam says

BC Farm outbreak at four sites, Big White outbreak expands to 95 cases

Expert Bashes for BC for COVID-19 data gaps

BC reports 444 new cases of COVID-19

COVID-19 cluster at BC ski resort grows to 96 cases

Dr. Bonnie Henry receives her first shot of Pfizer vaccine

444 New cases, 12 additional deaths

Dr. Bonnie Henry, Island health care workers vaccinated for COVID-19

All BC health regions have received COVID-19 vaccines; signs of curve levelling off

Fourth death confirmed in Saanich Peninsula Hospital Outbreak

BC's COVI-19 decline continues with 444 new cases Tuesday

Globe and Mail

British Columbia caps food-delivery fees as restaurants struggle amid pandemic

BC reviewing Chilliwack school board's commitment to safety, inclusion

UNESCO raises concerns over Vancouver company ReconAfrica's oil project in Botswana

CBC

Bridging the electricity gap between Alberta and BC makes perfect climate sense

BC caps fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery companies

BC Recovery Benefit applicants frustrated over 'bureaucratic minefiled'

Support for BC tourism sector receives $105M funding boost

Dozens of airline passengers in Canada hit with fines, warning letters for refusing to wear a mask

Surrey approves bylaw to ban single use plastic bags, containers

Flooded campers in Victoria's Central Park need 'immediate' indoor shelter, say neighbours

BC government appoints investigators into Chilliwack School Board

Support for BC tourism sector receives $105 M funding

Vancouver Sun

Anxiety, fears linger among parents and staff hallway through BC School year

'It's about time': Leading First Nations law expert named to BC Supreme Court

BC sets temporary cap on food-delivery fees for restaurants

What BC parents, teachers have to say about pandemic-era schooling

Victoria Times-Colonist

After the storm: Cleaning up flooded basements throughout Great Victoria

Nanaimo teens fined $230 each for large gathering

Victoria News

BC housing moves Central Park campers to pavement after residents call for shelter space

BC caps restaurant delivery fees at 15%, temporarily

BC diverts more COVID-19 small businesses relief to tourism

Global BC

Health Minister apologizes for problems with BC Recovery Benefit applications

BC places 15 per cent cap on fees for food delivery services

BC could still extend winter break for students

Multiple vehicles hit, damaged by ice bombs falling from Port Mann Bridge

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

Officials mum on how much Bank of China, anti-abortion groups got in wage subsidy

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

BC limits food-delivery company fees charged to restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic

Nanaimo RCMP issue COVID-19 violation tickets to 11 youths for gathering at high school

Mansion once rumoured to be eyed by Prince Harry, Meghan Markle sold for $27 million

Vancouver Courier

NDP and Greens push Trudeau to answer Vancouver's call to decriminalize drugs

Miscellaneous

BC limits food-delivery company fees charged to restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic

Nanaimo RCMP issue COVID-19 violation tickets to 11 youths for gathering at high school

Mansion once rumoured to be eyed by Prince Harry, Meghan Markle sold for $27 million

NDP and Greens push Trudeau to answer Vancouver's call to decriminalize drugs