Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, November 15, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday,  November 15, 2021
   

Extreme Weather in BC

BC Flooding prompts rescue operations, emergency evacuations

Flooding in Princeton and Merritt

In Photos: Major flooding across southern BC prompts rescues and evacuations

Canadian cities not doing enough to mitigate flood risks, report says

Barge drifts aimlessly through Vancouver waters before beaching itself 

Helicopter rescue operation underway to lift hundreds of motorists trapped on BC Highway 

BC woman describes sleepless night on the highway, trapped between landslides

Communities evacuated, highways was he away as relentless rain pound BC

BC minister defends response to travellers stuck in mudslides

Over 100,000 BC Hydro customers without power due to storm, Bell's mobile network also damaged  

Town of Princeton swamped after floodwaters breach dike

Storm sends barge straight into Vancouver's seawall 

Coquihalla Highway and sections of Highway 1 closed due to major flood damage 

Entire city of Merritt ordered to evacuate after flooding of wastewater treatment plant 

Homes flooded, entire streets underwater after extreme rain in southern BC

Wild day for hundreds trapped by double mudslides on BC's Highway 7 

'It was terrifying': Rain and wind storm's impact felt across Southern BC

Flooding closes Malahat, Cowichan declares state of local emergency

BC Ferries to run Brentwood Bay- Mill Bay ferry through the night due to Malahat closure

Pumps and fans in hot demand as heavy rains flood basements and roads on Island

BC Ferries sailing through the night between Mill Bay and Brentwood Bay

Chalet Road damaged as municipal crews tackle flooding across Saanich Peninsula 

Flooding mudslide hampering travel through southern Vancouver Island

Rain finally subsides, but flood damage extensive in Cowichan region 

Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 1,270 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths over three days

Globe and Mail

Federal funding helps salvage Downtown Eastside Vancouver Social housing project 

CBC

Petition calling for referendum on Surrey's police transition fall short of target

Wet'suwet'en clan members say they are enforcing eviction of Coastal GasLink from territories 

Vancouver Sun 

BC lawyer seeks exemption for fully vaccinated son who was denied vaccine card

First Nations warn billions of oil and gas dollars at stake if NDP doesn't act fast

BC minister hints at withholding funding to municipalities who thwart affordable housing proposals 

BC proposes zones around hospitals and schools in response to protests 

Review of blind-bidding in BC real estate market to look at rules elsewhere

Victoria Times-Colonist 

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Victoria News

Clothing donations needed across Greater Victoria 

BC moves to create protest 'bubble zones' for COVID-19 services 

Vaccination deadline for BC public servants arrives next week 

Global

BC Forest company says rule of law must apply to ongoing protests at Fairy Creek

BC introduces legislation to stop protests at schools, hospitals, vaccination clinics 

Georgia Straight

Best of 282 property flips in Greater Vancouver, from the classic type to 'speculation head scratchers

Big Auto fails to push transformation off COP26 Agenda

SFU student Zain Haq makes a case that only peaceful civil disobedience can stave off climate breakdown 

The Tyee

Unpacking what was decided at COP26

Youth Power and 'Youth Washing' at COP 26

Indigenous Lawyers aim to change the Legal System from the top

Lessons from COP26 for a just and effective transition 

Miscellaneous