Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Wednesday, December 30, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC introduces emergency order to stop liquor sales at 8PM on New Year's Eve

BC reports 485 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Dr. Bonnie Henry issues health order for alcohol sales on New Year's Eve

New case count remains below 500 while Vancouver and BC prepare for New Year's Eve

Big White cluster surpasses 100 cases, four cases at Sun Peaks hotel

Liquor Sales to be restricted on New Year's Eve in BC

BC to ban liquor past 8 pm for New Year's Eve to reduce COVID-19 spread

BC orders restaurants, bars and stores to stop liquor sales at 8PM on New Year's Eve

COVID-19 outbreaks declared at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Langley Memorial Hospital long-term care

More than 100 COVID-19 cases now linked to BC's Big White Ski Resort

Dr. Bonnie Henry dials back last call on New Year's Eve

BC Health officials ban New Year's Eve liquor sales after 8 PM, confirm  485 new cases

BC to halt liquor sales at 8PM on New Year's Eve to limit 'risky behaviour'

BC residents urged to avid New Year's Eve gatherings as 2,206 new COVID-19 cases reported

Province focuses on first doses of vaccine, won't hold back supply

BC cuts off New Year's Eve liquor sales at 8 PM

Three more residents catch  COVID-19 in outbreak at Nanaimo care home

Globe and Mail

Vancouver party host spends Christmas in Jail after repeatedly violating public health orders

BC helps fund blueberry farmers against US Trade commission investigation

Construction survey shows BC firms expect less work in 2021 but need more workers

CBC

Complaints about food delivery No. 1 on annual list of nuisance 911 calls

Vancouver party host spends Christmas in jail after repeated fines for violating COVID-19 public health orders

BC man offers reward to help find suspect who stole two tiny homes in Surrey

BC helps blueberry farmers fight US trade commission investigation

BC's All Native Basketball Tournament cancelled because of COVID-19 concerns

Vancouver Sun

These maps help identify neighbourhoods facing COVID-19 risks

'Slower than a snail's pace' - critic slams federal housing funding                                                                                                   

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond hopes 2021 will be 'a year of calm' and progress

BC helps fund blueberry farmers against US trade commission investigation

Victoria Times-Colonist

Ferry sailings cancelled amid high winds, thousands lose power

Langford council must abandon its closed-door approach to governing

Langford group tries to block building of towers, says council lacks transparency

Victoria News

Chorine tweaks may affect water taste, smell across Greater Victoria

Bus companies at risk as revenue drops 95 percent, no help in sight

US blueberry trade action could affect 800 BC growers

BC skilled trade shortage continues in COVID-19 work slump

Global BC

TransLink warns staff hackers accessed personal banking information in cyberattack

Georgia Straight

COVID-19 knocks down number of Canadian businesses, impact of raging second wave could be worse

Defiant Vancouver party host jailed for repeatedly violating COVID-19 public health orders

Incoming US national security adviser expresses disgust over Saudi Arabia's jailing of Loujain al-Hathloul

The Tyee

Families Fight for increased visits to Seniors in Long-Term Care Homes

It took a Global Crisis to put the Shine on Rural Life

Vancouver Courier

Miscellaneous