Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, December 22, 20212

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, December 22, 2021
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC smashes Tuesday's record with 1,528 new COVID-19 cases

UBC scientists reveal world's first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variants spike protein

'A false sense of reassurance' BC doctor warns about getting COVID-19 unnecessarily

'A huge blow': Fitness expert worries about mental health with BC gyms closing again

New provisional record of 1,474 cases over the past 24 hours

Omicron's Here: We Invited it in

British Columbia brings in new restrictions in the face of Omicron

Independent modelling group warns of record hospitalizations in BC due to Omicron variant

BC records 1,528 new cases of COVID-19, as daily case numbers jump 161% in 1 week

No PCR test needed for eligible British Columbians crossing US land border on brief trip, says CBSA

Omicron is blurring true Picture of COVID-19 cases. But experts say there are other ways to capture it

UBC team drills down to what makes Omicron so transmissible

Group calls for rapid tests to be publicly available, as BC hits highest daily case count

BC sees 2nd record high number of new COVID cases in as many days,; 6 deaths

Globe and Mail

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CBC

This Northern BC high school is honouring community elders through portraits

University of British Columbia courses to go temporarily online while public health urges in person classes

'Here we go again': How to deal with COVID-19 anxiety amid the holidays

Retired Mexican general arrested in BC claims he's the 'fall guy' in east theft corruption case

Heavy snow forecast for mountain highways as BC faces extended period of extreme cold, winter storms

Province increases number or extreme weather shelters ahead of freezing temperatures across BC

Filipino restaurants in Metro Vancouver face uncertain Christmas amid flood aftermath, COVID-19 restrictions

Vancouver Sun 

BC Small businesses need more support, business owners say

Victoria Times-Colonist 

Unstable waterfront slopes being assessed in Saanich

BC Ferries' latest vessel leaves Europe for Victoria

Work unloading Zim Kingston continues after small fire Tuesday

A sign of hope with codes of conduct for municipal politicians

Victoria News

Heavy rains cause unstable slopes between Saanich's Arbutus Cove and Hollydene parks

Non-profit developing plan for new motorsports park on West Shore

Sidney, North Saanich join call for province to delay downloading of 911 dispatching costs 

Global

'No end day in sight': BC businesses await financial support as COVID shutdowns begin

River ice jam prompts evacuation alerts for parts of Smithers

BC storm, snowfall warnings:  40-70 cm expected for part of Highway 3

Omicron prompts University of British Columbia courses to go temporarily online

Georgia Straight

Canadian Real Estate Association predicts 'conservative' 7.6 percent increase in 2022 average home price

Alberta NDP MLA Thomas Dang resigns from caucus after RCMP executes search warrant on his home

The Tyee

Vancouver needs way more Co-ops. Here's how to get them

Sikh Christmas in the Bible Belt

Miscellaneous

Snow, storm and bitter cold warnings posted for parts of BC

Agriculture Minister Bibeau announces emergency flood funding top-up