Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, December 30, 2021

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

Coronavirus response in BC

WestJet cancels dozens of flights as COVID-19 outbreak hits staff

BC breaks daily case record once again with 4,383 new cases of COVID-19

BC confirms 4,338 new cases as Omicron surge pushes COVID-19 to record highs

WestJet cancels 15% of flights amid Omicron COVID-19 staff shortage 

BC teachers say delayed back-to-school plan not enough to address Omicron concerns

BC breaks previous day's record for COVID-19 cases by more than 1,400

Dr. Bonnie Henry says 'new game' with Omicron variant could signal end of COVID-19 pandemic

BC  considers allowing COVID-positive health-care staff to work

Omicron spread forces WestJet to cancel some flights, consulate others 

New COVID-19 cases continue to break records in province, Island Health

BC COVID-19 cases soar past 4,000 Thursday, hospitalization stable

Omicron surge overwhelms BC COVID-19 testing, contact tracing 

Globe and Mail

Snow blankets BC's south coast while freezing conditions raise Ice jam concerns 

BC marks two years since passing law to adopt declaration on Indigenous rights  

Catastrophic flooding has further exacerbated housing crises in BC's southern interior 

CBC

'Pattern of neglect' at Prince Rupert apartment building prior to fire, documents show

Drivers urged to use cation after snow blankets BC's South Coast 

Vancouver Sun 

Parents, teachers have little confidence in BC's return to school plan

Fifth wave leads to staff shortages, closure at BC restaurants

CN Rail wins right to privately prosecute northern BC rail blockade participants   

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Woman struck by car while in Victoria crosswalk, driver flees 

Sailings cancelled as ferry crews stretched thin by virus, bad weather, union says

BC delays school start to January 10 for most students 

Some parts of BC won't be receiving mail today  

On museum issue, compromise is needed, but not likely to happen

Victoria News

Friends and family launch fundraiser for missing Kevin "Bear' Henry last seen near Fairy Creek

Saanich crews work around the clock to tend to winter weather conditions 

Global

Lower Mainland blanketed in white as 15-20 cam of snow falls across the region 

Police seek driver in frightening Victoria hit-and-run caught on camera

SeaBus service resumes as Metro Vancouver transit faces weather changes

More traffic cameras added to DriveBC website 

BC Ferries cancels multiple Vancouver-Victoria sailings, cites 'staffing issue' 

Georgia Straight

'Mobile home' on huge freehold lot tops others in Lower Mainland and sells for nearly $1 million

TransLink says to expect snow delays and cancellations on bus routes, SkyTrain slowdown

Six stories at Vancouver City Hall in 2021 that set the table for a looming election 

Start the presses - the Georgia Straight print edition will be back for another year

The Tyee

Please advise! What Year was worse?

Six unlearned lessons of the pandemic 

The surreal Beauty of BC Government photographs  

Miscellaneous

Snow blankets BC's south coast while freezing conditions raise ice jam concerns 

BC marks two years since passing law to adopt declaration on Indigenous rights