Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, January 15-17, 2022

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Sunday, January 15-17 2022
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Crush of provincial aid requests makes Omicron wave unique for federal response: LeBlanc

Gyms, bars closed indefinitely ahead of BC health officials' Tuesday COVID update

More than 800 people in BC Hospital with COVID, with another 22 deaths

All School Staff in BC must disclose COVID-19 vaccine status

Three staff at Armstrong Elementary School test positive for COVID

'Incredibly frustrating; : BC Gym owners wait to see whether COVID rules will left or stay

Staff shortage temporarily closes Ashcroft emergency department

What will the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers mean for BC's supply chain?

Provincial health Orders on gatherings, events, and food and liquor serving premises have been extended

Record number of hospitalizations and an additional 22 deaths over three days

A reply to Jordan Peterson's Pandemic demands

BC teachers can be asked to disclose COVID-19 vaccine status

COVID-19 restrictions on closures, gatherings to remain in place in BC

Optimism abounds about an Omicron peak (but officials warn there's still plenty to worry about)

Vancouver elementary school could be headed for closure - again

Having these items on hand might help if you catch COVID-19

BC fitness industry expresses frustration over provincial health orders

BC reports 173 more people in hospital with COVID-19, 4 more in the ICU and additional deaths over 3 days

BC medical health officers get power to order school boards to gather vaccination information 

Restrictions on BC gyms, food and liquor services extended; details expected Tuesday

BC counts 5,625 nice COVID-19. cases since Friday, 819 in hospitals

BC school staff must provide COVID vaccine status following new public health order

Globe and Mail

Federal decision on fish farms prompts closing of BC processing plant, company says

Trans Mountain pipeline returns to normal operating pressure

Data show COVID-19 pandemic's mixed impact on Vancouver businesses 

CBC

Concerns grow as Fraser Health moves to close Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward, indefinitely

BC fishers celebrate DFO announcement allowing spot draw 'tubbing' to continue

Premier John Horgan likely to return to office in February, staff says

School in BC's Interior closes after teachers refuse to work due to high number of unmasked students

Complaint about sexual harassment on handyDART bus to be heard by BC Human Rights Tribunal

BC's $15M tourism relief fund excludes most operators who need support, critics say

Fabled water bomber once used to fight BC wildfires is on sale for $5M

Vancouver Sun 

Repeat buyers and investors behind BC's pandemic real-estate boom: Analysts

Firearms, cash and cocaince seized in Vancouver Island gang probe, six arrested

BC teachers call for more action after warning over school closures

Mom-to-be among critics protesting closure of Peace Arch Maternity clinic   

BC Premier John Horgan holds onto a comfortable level of popularity

Indo-Canadian leaders say Elections BC oversight would end questionable tactics in party races

Without health care workers, there is no health care

Canada risks losing the global competition for foreign nurses

Victoria Times-Colonist 

BC Premier concludes radiation treatments and continues to work from home

Old-growth logging protesters in Nanaimo arrested after blocking highway

Investigation of Island crime group tied to Hells Angels results in arrests, seizures

Clear highways of ice and snow, fix potholes or we'll stop transporting goods, truckers tell BC government

Return to pre-pandemic office life increasingly unlikely for BC

                      

Victoria  News

Guns, ammo, cocaine, cash seized, 6 arrested in Vancouver Island Hells Angels probe

Tsunami advisory an important reminder for BC coastal communities to be prepared

Global

'We've exhausted ourselves': Victoria walk in clinic shutters family doctors move on

'Another layer of stress': Expecting mom on Peace Arch Hospital maternity ward closure

Scientists study trajectory of meteorite that landed in Golden last fall

Highest increase in Canada: Rent for one-bedroom apartment soars to $2,146 in Vancouver

BC Premier John Horgan wraps up 35 cancer treatments

RCMP not at fault in Revelstoke snowmobile crash: watchdog

After seven terms, former Splatsin First Nation chief talks legacy, future

Beloved Vancouver dance studio shutters for good citing COVID-19 restrictions

BC Ferries passengers warned to prepare for possible sailing cancellations

Georgia Straight

 Police announce results of year long investigation into alleged drug trafficking on Vancouver Island

BMO Economics says 2021 was year Canadian housing market became unhinged

Protect our Province BC: An open letter to Health Minister Adrian Dix and Premier John Horgan

Park Board wants people to avoid parts of the seawall after spending millions to make it more climate-resilient                   

The Tyee

Last of the Asahi

'Most Livable City'? A 30 year gap in life expectancy exists Within Vancouver

Why the Crab Park Campers Can Stay put

Miscellaneous

COVID-19 restrictions extended, teachers must disclose vaccination status

 BC Premier 'feeling better every day' after treatment for throat cancer

Scientists studying trajectory of meteorite that landed in BC in October

Teck, Steelworkers at BC's Highland Valley Copper mull mediator's contract proposal

Search for missing Indigenous logging protester grows tense in BC