Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, December 9, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC to start coronavirus vaccine rollout next week as health officials plead for patience

Front-line health workers will be first to get COVID-19 vaccine in BC

Married 68 years, BC couple dies of COVID-19 in separate hospitals hours apart

BC reports 619 new cases of COVID-19, another 16 deaths

Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is not approved for Canadians under 16.Here's why

Health Canada officials allay concerns about side effects following COVID-19 vaccine approval

BC confirms mink at Fraser Valley farm have tested positive for COVID0-19

COVID-19 deaths remain high in BC as vaccine rollout nears

BC to immunize 400,000 people agains the coronavirus by March 2021

Long hours, mounting stress: behind the curtain of COVID-19 red zone in St. Paul's Hospital

Here's what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in BC

After 66 years together, 'lovebirds' die of COVID-19 one hour apart

BC health officials announce 619 new cases, vaccine rollout plan

First doses of COVID-19 vaccine in BC to go to health, long term care workers

BC records 619 new COVID cases, 16 deaths as BC unveils vaccine plans

Globe and Mail

BC's money laundering commission hears from those who saw dirty money washing through casinos

Vancouver to hike property taxes, Surrey aims to cut police spending as budgets get approval

Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault in arrest of a Black man in 2018

Permanent fishway to be built at Fraser river landslide, Fisheries and Oceans says

CBC

You can apply for the BC Recovery Benefit - worth up to $1,00 - starting December 18, government says

$176M permanent salmon fishway announced for Big Bar landslide site on BC's Fraser River

BC's COVID-19 income and disability assistance top-up will soon be cut in half

Vancouver pushes plastic bag ban, disposable cup fee to 2022 due to COVID-19 pressure on businesses

BC's highest court rejects media's constitutional challenge seeking access to court files on ex-cop

Vancouver Sun

Surrey Police Board member posed for photos with Hells Angels

BC introduces phased vaccine rollout, initial aim is to save lives

BC Hydro prepares for strong geomagnetic storm

Surprise, economic recovery benefit not precisely as Horgan advertised

Victoria Times-Colonist

Are we sad? Yes but Family Day is going to be great

BC Ferries to help fund restoration of The Beachcombers boat

Who is looking out for Victoria's taxpayers?

We've been blinded by the lights and sirens

Harbour authority plans shore power for cruise ships at Ogden Point

Votes came in, now cash goes out

Victoria News

BC's earliest COVID-19 vaccines go to health care workers first

COVID-19 rapid test pilot project all BC can do now, Dix says

Global BC

BC supermarket's COVID-19 killing UV Cart cleaner a Canadian first

Grandparents who provide essential childcare can spend holidays with grandkids, BC minister says

Vancouver police chief 'disappointed' city budget includes freeze on police funding

Georgia Straight

Province unveils immunization program, with an eye on the end of the pandemic

The Tyee

What if New Density had to be all affordable? This City did it

Andrew  Nikiforuk Named 'Commentator of the Year' for Tyee work

What will Mable Elmore mean for BC Seniors Care?

Changes to Pandemic supports frustrate some receiving Social Assistance

Vancouver won't increase Police budget, but balks at defunding

The RCMP's X-Men Fixation is more sinister than comic

Vancouver Courier

First COVID-19 vaccinations being given next week in BC

COVID-19 health privacy exemptions continue to be scrutinized

Miscellaneous