Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, May 21, 2020
Canadians held in China / China tensions
China moves to impose security laws on Hong Kong, raising fears of eroding freedom
Trudeau expresses frustration with China, says Beijing doesn't 'seem to understand' Canadian courts
Five Eyes allies urged to lessen dependence on China
In Canada, the tide of opinion is turning on China
China's latest move - slammed as 'death of Hong Kong" - sparks call for Ottawa to end region's special status
Canada and China: Can this relationship be Saved?
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The psychology of inoculation: how many will take a coronavirus vaccine?
The paradox of prevention: By avoiding the worst, we remain vulnerable to future waves of disease
US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Where is all the testing and tracing our politicians keep promising, but haven't delivered?
COVID-19 infections skyrocket among troops deployed in long-term care homes
This U of T scientist says he's invented a 'cure' for COVID-19. Will patients ever see it?
Coronavirus 'does not spread easily' by touching surfaces or objects, CDC now says. But it still 'may be possible'
Holding top doctors accountable isn't racist
Downward trend in new cases plateaus
COVID-19 patient still testing positive after seven weeks
Just 12 new COVID-19 cases in BC, as number of patients in ICU falls below 10
BC residents to get preferential access to camping in province's parks
British Columbia's top doctor recommends non-medical masks in some scenarios
Resistance to health measures, regional restrictions, gender differences and the second wave
BC has new COVID 19 community outbreak, at Matsqui Institution
BC forest firefighting budget hits $136 million
Globe and Mail
'Significant changes' made to visiting protocols for BC's long term care homes
Due to COVID-19, low attendance at supervised drug consumption site in Calgary may increase risk of overdoses
Trudeau to speak with Premiers about how Ottawa can help provinces increase COVID-19 testing capacity
Poloz rejects 'dire' forecasts, says economy will rebound quickly
Why the oil patch may think twice before taking Ottawa's loan offering
Tech companies are leading the way to a permanent shift to working from home
Conservatives disqualify Jim Karahalios from leadership race for a second time
The other pandemic we're ignoring
Ottawa needs to do more to help the media industry, Globe publisher tells finance committee
Off-reserve Indigenous services to receive $75-million more in federal funds
CBC
Conservatives toss Karahalios out of leadership race for a second time
Trudeau offering provinces, territories help to 'scale up' testing, contract tracing
WestJet seeks exemption to section of Canada Labour Code covering group terminations
COVID-19 economic slowdown has cut air pollution in Canadian cities
Ottawa announces another $75M in pandemic funding for Indigenous people living off reserve
Progressive Senate Group back from the dead as another Independent defects
US signals intention to pull out of Open Skies surveillance treaty
Francois Legault's approval ratings fall back to earth as Quebec tries to reopen
Critics say Canada's silence speaks volumes as Israel races towards annexation
Joe Biden's campaign is getting a revamp from an old Trudeau ally
Toronto Star
No promises yet, but Canada cities and towns are confident that Justin Trudeau will send financial help
Doug Ford promises new COVID-19 testing plan as more people come up positive
Researchers get $7 million in COVID-19 funding from Ford government
Ottawa is 'absolutely committed' to the future of the Snowbirds aerobatic team
Canada's housing prices could plunge, our COVID recovery could falter. It all depends on what we do now
Federal Conservatives are struggling to respond to COVID-19. Doug Ford is showing them what to do
Andrew Scheer is still fighting the last war - which he lost
Toronto Sun
Trudeau not promising refunds for cancelled flights
Toronto Police exploring using portal that IDs COVID-19 positive people
Take pandemic inquiry away from the WHO
National Post
It's time to cancel Trudeau's COVID-19 'morning show' and get back to Parliament
We are infectious disease experts. It's time to lift the COVID-19 lockdowns
NS shooter who dressed as Mountie during his rampage was related to two retired RCMP members
Ottawa hands Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs total victory, while band members lose
With many courthouses shut due to COVID-19, federal government looks to extend legal deadlines
Liberals working 'as fast as we can' to tweak small business loan program following eligibility complaints
Trudeau says Ontario and Quebec will get federal help to massively scale up testing
Reopening schools is much safer than Doug Ford's fearful messaging suggests
Liberals' push for UN security council seat kicks into high gear as envoy heads to New York
Maclean's
A bit of Trudeau coverage we can all appreciate
Where has the UN been during the coronavirus pandemic?
Global
Video captures tornado touching down in Saanich
UBC researchers develop biodegradable masks made from BC wood fibres
WorkSafeBC to conduct random inspections as economy reopens under COVID-19
As classrooms reopen, British Columbia faces a worrisome return to school
It's been crazy': Busy times for Kelowna, BC, barbershops as they reopen doors
Family of pilot who survived Snowbirds crash thanks Kamloops for outpouring of support
Thousands tune in to watch Snowbirds ceremony in Kamloops
Miscellaneous
Rare tornado hits southwestern BC - this time in Victoria suburb of Saanich
Blind riders see discrimination in relocation of Victoria bus stops from curb to middle of road
Vancouver office tower project set back to preserve public view of Rogers Building
Police are making pandemic life worse for already oppressed people
Indigenous Housing Has Been in crisis. Things are getting better
Province to conduct random inspections as businesses re-open
Feds pledge $75M to Indigenous people living in cities, off-reserve
Poll tracks BC residents readiness, reticence about post-pandemic life
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