Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, January 8, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Friday,  January 8, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Where's my shot? What you need to know about the provinces' vaccine roll-out plans

BC adds 18 new COVID-19 deaths, 61 new cases

Active COVID-19 cases in BC fall to eight week low

18 more people die of COVID-19 in BC as 617 new cases confirmed

BC health officials report 617 new cases, 18 additional deaths

BC reports 617 more COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths

Globe and Mail

Vaccine hesitant care home workers present a challenge for public health advocates

Legal group fights BC government's COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship

BC hospice that refused to offer medical assistance in dying sends layoff notices

CBC

Trans-Canada highway closed after Transport truck and train collide in Fraser Canyon north of Yale

Staff shortages  and sense of duty discouraging health-care workers from staying home when sick, unions say

BC mayor quits after spending holidays in Okanagan cabin

Seniors suffering from total isolation in BC care homes with months long COVID-19 outbreaks, families say

Big White Ski Resort cancels non-local bookings til February 5 as COVID-19 cluster grows to 143 cases

Legal advocacy group fights BC governments COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship

Vancouver Sun

The good, bad and ugly: We asked how the COVID school year is going and were overwhelmed with answers 

Several churches, protester say BC health officer's orders violate their rights

Layoffs issued at Delta hospice that refuse to offer medical assistance in dying

Chinese consumers swiftly changing Vancouver, Toronto

Victoria Times-Colonist

Employment picture improves in Victoria, despite tourism-industry struggles

BC ban on social gatherings, events extended to February 5 as COVID-19 cases jump

While raging against globe-trotters, take a look in the mirror

Residents annoyed by travelling municipal politicians have no formal options to remove them

Consider tougher, but life-saving, restrictions before vaccine takes hold

Victoria News

Top cops drive devoted Central Saanich Deputy Chief into retirement with parade

Victoria council gives green light to 30 km//h speed limit pilot project

BC pellet contract with Japanese giant extended past 2023

Global BC

BC court tosses ticket issued to man playing podcast on cellphone in cup holder

BC should join other provinces in releasing list of school-related COVID-19 cases: teachers' union

'My life is different now': BC woman remembers parents killed in Iran plane crash, on year later

Canadians visiting Hawaii in droves despite advice to avoid non-essential travel

Revelstoke trying to balance between safety, supporting businesses

BC energy minister says 'helpful' Site C report will go to cabinet soon

Big White limits resorts to 'locals only' following BC's extension of health restrictions

BC bucks national trend by adding 3,800 jobs in December

Georgia Straight

Find out how soon you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Teachers in hard-hit Fraser Valley call for improved safety measures at schools, including mandatory masks

Undated photo appears to show Conservative party of Canada deputy leader Candice Bergen in MAGA hat

The Tyee

How Vancouver dealt with two pandemics, a century apart

Last Days for BC's Apple industry?

Get Real Canada, Get to Zero

A last minute Health Order wrecked a Big night for BC Restaurants.  And they're mad

Ban on Social Gatherings Extended Again as COVID cases rise

Vancouver Courier

COVID takes toll on Canada's democracy as information  flow slows: experts

Miscellaneous