Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, December 10, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday,  December 10, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 437 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths

427 new cases in BC and 3 more deaths, Omicron cases climb to 10

Good News from the Omicron Epicentre

BC records 437 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 more deaths

After off-campus gatherings, at least 30 UVic students ill with COVID, more being tested

BC's daily COVID-19 cases rise to 437 Friday, 3 more deaths

Globe and Mail

Surrey mayor charged with public mischief over claim of being run over

Vancouver, Whistler and Indigenous groups agree to explore 2030 Winter Olympics bid

Gentle density on single-family lots helps first time buyers get into Vancouver's housing market

Price reduction brings quick sale for Vancouver condo in popular Wall Centre

Federal Agriculture Minister  Marie-Claude Bibeau moved to tears by BC's flood devastation

CBC

Burned out doctors feel 'emotional sucker punch' as more patients present with incurable cancer

Town of Golden opens warming centre amid widespread power outage 

As overdose deaths hit a grim new record, officials push Ottawa to stop treating addiction as a crime

Surrey mayor charged with public mischief over parking lot skirmish claim

Ferry sailings cancelled with rain, snow and strong winds slamming parts of BC

Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc chief cautiously optimistic about federal pledge to release residential school records

Vancouver Sun 

It will cost BC billions  and billions to rebuild key highways for climate change

Host First Nations aim to change the Olympics with bid

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief for parking lot altercation 

Hosting another Olympics would require minimal new infrastructure experts claim

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Victoria council delays decision on whether it will allow Telus Ocean tower to be built 

Rally calls on Saanich council to create safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists

Rain, snow and wind warnings for parts of BC; some Friday night ferry sailings cancelled

Victoria budget feedback shows age groups disagree on priorities

Victoria News

Crews working around the clock to repair storm-ravaged Coquihalla

Langford penthouse sets West Shore record with $3.63 million selling price

Fernwood project to receive boosted housing reserve grant from Victoria

BC's flooding was 'most costly' severe weather event ever for province: insurance experts

Global

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief over claims his foot was run over

Abbotsford lifts final evacuation order, but warns of disaster if dikes aren't updated

Repairs underway on Coquihalla Highway, officials confident with January reopening timeline

'Absolutely devastating': Recovering user reflects on BC's worst year of the opioid crisis

Ferry sailings cancelled as storm bering wind, rain, snow bears down on BC's South Coast

Vancouver, Whistler and First Nations to explore feasibility of 2030 Olympics Bid

New calls to protect salmon, wildlife as BC rebuilds flood defences 

BC residents urged to  look for Comet Leonard this weekend, if weather allows

Customers flock to opening day of Kelowna's first Costco gas station for cheaper fuel

Georgia Straight

City of Vancouver enters into MOU with Whistler and four First Nations regarding 2030 Olympic bid

TransLink installs bus info screens at UBC transit exchange

Canada is on fire - and banks are pouring fuel on it

Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum charged with public mischief in connection with his own police complaint

Hudson Pacific Properties proposes new Vancouver downtown Office building at Bentall Centre

Why a new Angus Reid poll spells good and bad for news for Jagmeet Singh and worse news for Erin O'Toole

The Tyee

Canadian Mining companies profit as Guatemalans suffer, authors argue

Archaeologists have unearthed Exciting Secrets in Haida Gwaii

Retrofit your home? Supports Are a complex patchwork

Miscellaneous

BC organizations deliver food donations to Indigenous communities after floods

Mayor of Surrey charged with public mischief over claim of being run over