Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, September 26/27, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday, September 26/27, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Meng Wanzhou returns to court as US election looms and political pressures mount

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Ontario, Quebec stress risk of socializing amid surge in COVID-19 cases

As Canadians face the prospect of a second shutdown, the fear is real

Phoning it in? Not this Toronto contract tracer, who puts his hopes into each call as a way to break the chain of COVID-19 transmission

Lives are on the line. What's so hard about wearing a mask - and properly?

Two downtown Toronto restaurants linked with 10 COVID-19 cases

Gyms? Bars? Backyards? Why we don't know more about where COVID-19 is spreading in Ontario

Questions arise over booze rules in Kelowna

COVID-19 positivity rate higher for BC First Nations than other communities: health officials

Fraser Health speeding up plans for Tri-Cities COVID-19 test site, as only existing site closes

Freeland says she's not confident coronavirus defeat 'is not years away'

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Globe and Mail

End of CERB means uncertainty for some, new system for others

School cohorts are bursting social bubbles across Canada

I moved to Canada right before the pandemic began. When COVID struck, I found a community

Canadian ski resort operators preparing for winter season as COVID-19 pandemic persists

Trump to issue permit for $22 billion railway between Alaska and Alberta to transport oil, other resources

Ottawa on track for decision on high-frequency trains between Toronto and Quebec City in 'coming months'

COVID-19 pandemic opens doors for Great-West growth

The federal Liberals have a problem in Ontario as the Ford Factor is no more

Canada faces its third great postwar battle

Parliament Hill security increased after recent reports of harassment

The carbon tax is on trial at the Supreme Court, with the Trudeau government's green plans at stake

CBC
    

Feds promise free, automatic tax returns - a change that could send benefits to thousands

Why nobody's likely to win a federal-provincial turf war in a pandemic

Confusion and anxiety reign for Canadian dependent on CERB as pandemic program winds down

Parliamentary protective service boosts Hill presence after string of harassment incidents

The Greens roll out some big policy ideas - and expect other parties to steal them

Atlantic loop energy project seen as an economic shot in the arm for the region

First Nations police services look to throne speech pledge for higher, stable funding

Why police use of tear gas should be banned

Governments need to step up to address 'fear and confusion' in Manitoba's care homes during pandemic

Toronto Star

Donald Trump is creating a more chaotic world. In Canada, 'we're not really made for that'

Can Canada's border be reopened safely in a COVID-19 world? Here are some of the options experts are looking at

Parliament Hill security increased after reports of harassment

History suggests Justin Trudeau's national chid care proposal is already doomed. Could Doug Ford be its saviour?

Climate change isn't at the top of Justin Trudeau's agenda. His environment minister can live with that - for now

Money is distorting Ontario's democracy. Here's how Doug Ford can fix that

The oilpatch and environmentalists rarely agree on anything. The Liberals' throne speech is  an exception

Toronto Sun

OPP says crowds overwhelming at Wasaga Beach car rally

Permanent homes solution to ending encampments: city

Needles and tents, but few kids in city parks

Avoid temptation to make Canada a Republic

Liberals right to simplify tax filing

CERB is gone, now what?

The erosion of democratic values in Canada

National Post

Liberals try to pull bait-and-switch to take our minds of ineptness of the government

Parliament Hill security boosted over reports of harassment

WE Charity controversy prompts examination of group's overseas footprint

End of CERB means uncertainty for some, new system for others

Locked up computer systems only part of terrifying ransomware scourge

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Global

Letter calls for BC to freeze Site C dam project while geotechnical risks probed

Rebuilding New Westminster's fire-ravaged Pier Park will take years, says mayor

Health care delays from COVID-19 won't improve without major fed support: Pallister

Mi'kmaq power, inside and beyond Ottawa stronger than in past fishery battles

Ottawa to ease border restrictions for compassionate visits by foreign nationals

After vapid throne speech and address, it's hard to see why prorogation was necessary

Miscellaneous                            
         

In BC schools, COVID preys on those cowed into silence