Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday,  November 24, 2021
   

Extreme Weather in BC

Federal government giving $4.1M to BC Port authority to ease supply chain chaos caused by flooding

Military arrives in smaller BC centres; RCMP searches for woman who washed away

Officials warn about series of storms expected in BC following floods

Highway 1 expected to reopen through the Fraser Valley on Thursday, minister says

Canadian military arriving to aid BC's flood ravaged Princeton

Wind warning issued for Prince Rupert amid safety concerns at local hospital

Province warns next 10 days could be 'quite challenging' as more storms set to hit BC

Flood management in BC is left up to municipalities. Should it be?

Merritt 'pet detective' rescues pets from evacuated homes, reunites them with owners

Residents near Highway 8 washouts ask BC government to help as they struggle to communicate  

Highway 1 from Abbotsford to Chilliwack to reopen but more foul weather to come

'We have nowhere': BC First Nations, rural residents say storm permanently changed the land

New satellite imagery shows Sumas Prairie flood, before and after

Island municipalities prepare for deluge with a focus on sandbags

Does BC need rapid response teams to prevent wildfire-driven floods?

Refinery that supplies estimated one-third of Lower Mainland gas runs out of crude oil

Financial aid coming to flood evacuees as BC officials warn of rainy, 'challenging' days ahead

Trudeau says BC flooding shows climate change impacts have arrived 'sooner than expected'

It's a nightmare': Highway 8 residents face uncertain future in flood-ravaged valley

BC on edge as next atmospheric river set to hit the province overnight Wednesday

Highway 1 through BC's Fraser Valley set to reopen to traffic on Thursday

' A monumental task:' BC braces for more storms as flood repairs continue

New water line being built as Canadian Forces arrive in Princeton

Cargo ship reflected after running aground in strong Prince Rupert winds

Abbotsford issues 'do not use' water advisory for flooded Sumas Prairie

Coronavirus response in BC

BC records nine new COVID-19 deaths as vaccine numbers slowly rise

BC records 322 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 more deaths

Kids who got flu or other shots won't have to wait for COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

BC records 9 more deaths, 322 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday

Globe and Mail

US doubling softwood duty rates against most Canadian producers

Despite BC flood issues, for touring bands like DOA, the show must go on

Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart want a climate levy in the city's 2022 budget 

BC's sick leave law will provide workers with five paid days minimum starting January 1

CBC

Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief says RCMP raids and court orders won't stop pipeline blockade

BC human rights commissioner report outlines racial disparities in policing

5 days paid sick leave coming for all British Columbians January 1 

Vancouver Sun 

NDP accused of 'complete disregard' for BC

Get out her Prime Minister Trudeau and do your job

Ongoing BC flood crisis creates concern for farmers' mental health

Victoria Times-Colonist 

With violence and drug used at its front doors, fence goes up at Alix Goolden Hall

Changes to autism-treatment funding draw protesters to legislature

BC permanently mandates five days of paid sick leave each year

Greater Victoria chamber is paying for free local delivery for purchases from its members

Two Victoria councillors want to undo Clover Point changes to allow more parking during winter

Time for government to admit sun is setting on forestry jobs

Transforming BC to face the climate emergency

Victoria News

'Just not replaceable': Old-growth forest supporters march in Victoria for logging moratorium

Families rally in Victoria against cuts to support funding for children with autism

Victoria chamber picking up the cost of shipping for members until Black Friday

BC reviewing municipal flood responsibility following devastating storms

US doubles softwood lumber 'dumping' duties on BC producers

BC requires 5 days a year of paid sick days starting in 2022

BC's sweeping forest changes pushed through over MLA objections

Global

BC parents take anger over autism program changes to Victoria

BC becomes first province to introduce five days of permanent paid sick leave

'Many unfortunately were pushed over the edge': Pandemic leads to exodus of downtown retail tenants

Cargo ship reflected after running aground in strong Prince Rupert winds

Canada disappointed with US final softwood lumber duty rate, says trade minister

Studies that shaped Canada's breast cancer screening guidelines 'flawed' researchers say

Vancouver mayor proposes a climate levy

New Westminster's Canada Games Pool to be permanently closed, city says

Kelowna Mounties again vow to better when dealing with victims of sexual violence

Vancouver Coastal Health dispels rumours about stillbirths and COVID vaccines

Georgia Straight

Vancouver transit advocate keeps up the tithe for improved bus service

Fragile lies of a settler government

The Tyee

Jason Kenney apparently thinks about David Suzuki a lot

Downtown east side hit with Dysentery again

Black Nurses in BC Face 'entrenched and pervasive' racism, survey finds

Punishment for pipeline protesters, but not for pipeline firm's violations?

Miscellaneous

 

BC New Democrat wants pipeline expansion cancelled. Jagmeet Singh says not so fast

Vancouver mayor wants a climate levy in the city's 2022 budget

Critics call it 'unnecessary' and 'excessive' Watch how these RCMP arrests on Wet'suwet'en territory went down