Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday,  December 9, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 9 more deaths, 341 new cases

BC government faces questions about lack of access to rapid COVID-19 tests

BC records 341 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 more deaths

9 deaths, 341 new cases of COVID-19 reported in BC

Globe and Mail

Could Canada hold the US liable for billions in BC flood damage?

Chief Coroner questions why BC drug crisis isn't treated with same urgency as COVID-19 vaccination

Preliminary insurance cost estimates for BC floods point to a massive looming bill for taxpayers

CBC

BC Rent Banks' expanded coverage draws bump in new applications

BC floods caused at least $450M in damage, insurance bureau says

BC Social worker placed on unpaid leave says she can't produce her QR vaccination code due to system error

2021 now deadliest year for illicit-drug overdoses in BC, after record 201 deaths in October, coroner says

Patients of fake nurse ask whey they weren't connected with Vancouver police 

Coquihalla highway could open earlier than expected, says BC Transportation Minister  

Vancouver Sun 

Vancouver and First Nations expected to announce committee to explore possible 2030 Olympic bid

Penticton CAO send memo defending 'devastating' tax auction of woman's home

Record drug-poisoning deaths renew calls for safe supply in BC

Vancouver firefighters can opt for rapid testing over vaccination, for now

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Faith leaders plan 50% capacity for Christmas services, many will welcome unvaccinated 

Judge accepts expert's view that jail does not cure drug addiction 

Police seek witnesses after forests minister knocked down near legislature 

Strong winds expected in Victoria area Friday night

More ferry sailings available during holidays 

Nanaimo buys lot for expanded food-bank warehouse

Before destroying museum exhibits, plan the replacement

Victoria News

Search and Rescue crews learn how to fight spill during training exercise near Sidney 

Work underway on groundbreaking Vancouver Island long-term care home

BC Ferries adding sailings for busy holiday travel season

Eastern, Inland Vancouver Island warned to brace for high winds and rain starting Friday

Saanich resident questions bylaw governing heat pump noise 

Coquihalla work going better than expected, BC minister says

Mining Association of BC offers cash prize for water innovation

Global

BC records deadlines month due to illicit drug overdoses in provinces history

Rainfall warning issued for Metro Vancouver, strong winds forecast for coastal areas 

Concerns raised about derelict and scofflaw vessels in Vancouver's False Creek

'Say yes to food' Nanaimo food bank overwhelmed by donations gets land for new warehouse

More than half of BC's small businesses can't find enough staff: CFIB

BC;s Coquihalla Highway could reopen earlier than expected, though new winter storm brews 

BC floods caused estimated $450 million in insured damage, industry group says

Public still hasn't seen Surrey's 2022 budget, but mayor pledges to keep tax hike under 3%

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

Canadian Mining companies profit as Guatemalans suffer, Authors Argue

Archaeologists have unearthed exciting secrets in Haida Gwaii's caves

Miscellaneous

BC floods cause at least $450 million in damage, Insurance Bureau of Canada reports

BC cabinet minister hurt in assault near legislature, say police