Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  November 30, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested

BC reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant

BC's top doctor urges 'kindly' conversations about vaccination ahead of holiday gatherings

BC reports first case of COVID-19

It's me again. Now I'm called Omicron

BC records 358 new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths

Gathering restrictions in Interior Health region to end December 1

BC identifies 1st case of omicron variant

BC identifies first COVID-19 Omicron variant while 204 others are tested

First case of COVID-19 Omicron variant identified in BC

COVID gathering rules eased for Interior health as north gets further restrictions

BC sees 358 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 300 in hospital

BC reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant, in isolation

BC records 358 new COVID-19 infections as province identifies first case of Omicron variant

BC changes rules around masks, capacity limits at religious services

Globe and Mail

BC fusion energy developer of no-carbon emission, no meltdown reactors raises US$130 million to build pivotal test plant

BC government criticized for slow flood aid response

Floodwater flowing from Washington State to BC exposes vulnerabilities along border

BC braces for third 'atmospheric river' after recent floods

Little progress made to combat anti-Indigenous racism in BC health care: report

Ski resorts face critical shortage of young workers as season begins

Masks must be worn at in-person worship services in BC, Dr. Henry

CBC

Storm brings more rain to BC as officials stress need to prepare, listen to authorities  

Fraser Valley Regional District says requests for emergency funding denied, calls on province for urgent help

Liberal MLA for Abbotsford calls on province to help farmers restore properties, businesses

BC era told to prepare for more flooding as latest storm slams south and central coasts

Northern BC parents face limited vaccine appointment availability before the holidays

Container truck drivers serving Vancouver port threaten to strike

Forecasters warn agains venturing into BC's backcountry as avalanche danger rises

1 year after review of anti-Indigenous racism in BC health care, author says little progress has been made

Food banks across BC co-ordinate to cover needs as flooding strains supply chain

BC Appeal Court turns stick fingered bookkeeper's house arrest into jail time

Vancouver Sun 

Rain falls, fears rise in flood ravaged Abbotsford

Fraser Valley Regional District chair slams provincial flood response

As new Surrey city cops hit the streets, mayor hits back at critics

Henry Braun: The right mayor at the right time during a crisis

Skiers' group pushes for vaccination proof to ride gondolas at Whistler Blackcomb

Indigenous patients in BC still face racism in health care, despite some improvements: Turpel-Lafond

Turkeys killed in flooding tumble out of truck, block traffic in Whistler

Victoria Times-Colonist 

More work to be done on anti-Indigenous racism in health care: Turpel-Lafond 

Failing to show proof of vaccination means unpaid leave for 432 BC government workers

'Most intense storm yet': Canadian Forces members help as BC endures third storm

Peanuts Christmas figures stolen from Oak Bay park

Cruise ships returning to Victoria after two-year absence

Victoria Councillor Stephen Andrew running for mayor

Victoria News

BC extends gas rationing, state of emergency until December 14 as Trans Mountain remains offline

North Saanich won't reopen Chalet Road until Spring 2022

Victoria's 2022 cruise passenger counts projected to return to pre-pandemic levels

Saanich councillors bringing parks investment to the forefront

District of Saanich 'ends relationship' with former CAO Paul Thorkelsson

South coast cities record wettest fall on record as atmospheric river drenches BC

Snow melt, rain to increase BC flood risk as 3rd storm moves in

Global

Little progress made to combat anti-Indigenous racism in BC healthcare, says report

First Surrey police officers begin active duty, starting phased transition from RCMP

Alberta Utilities Commission investigators want probe of ATCO dealings on TMX camps

As new storm hits BC, Ottawa says atmospheric river warning system won't be ready soon

New aerial video shows catastrophic damage at BC's Jackass Mountain on Highway 1

Fraser Valley pleads for help from BC as some Mission residents ordered to evacuate

'If there's a breach we go from zero to 100': Abbotsford on high flood alert Tuesday

As third storm pounds BC, highway 99 to close and concern grows for North Coast

Georgia Straight

BC environmental groups object to planned expansion to fish farms after federal promise to remove them

The Tyee

Climate Champions learn what they can win at the Local level

The Indian Act Imposed Patrilinieage on Indigenous people

Bike mentorship empowers Vancouver newcomers with Cycling

Miscellaneous

 Transition to Surrey Police Service to see municipal officers training under RCMP

Little progress made to combat anti-Indigenous racism in BC Health care: report

West Fraser says severe weather and flooding in BC affecting shipments