Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, October 31/November 1, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Saturday/Sunday, October 31/November 1, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Surrey blogger Gao Bingchen harassed by followers of billionaire with ties to Steve Bannon

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Winnipeg to enter new stage of lockdown

Canada and other wealthier countries undermining efforts to ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, report warns

Britain starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine

Forget one COVID-19 vaccine. What happens if we end up with a bunch?

Thousands of new COVID-19 cases in central Canada; Manitoba's case count stays high

The scary thing about COVID, we may be in this for the long haul

Quebec City attacks

Suspect charged with two counts of first-degree murder in Quebec City sword attack

Man charged with 2 counts of 1st-degree murder after Halloween sword attack in Quebec City

Who are the victims in the Quebec City stabbing attack

Neighbour of Quebec City Halloween stabbings victim remembers friend

Quebec bishop says stabbings bring a sense of 'surreality' to his community

'It's unbelievable': Quebec City residents mourn victims of deadly sword attack

Alleged Halloween sword killer charged with Quebec City stabbings

'Barbarous Act': Quebec City stabbing suspect chose victims at random, police say

                                                                          

Globe and Mail

Students miss out and teachers feel overwhelmed as school boards blend in-person and virtual classes

Growing number of schools look to phase in pandemic-safe extracurriculars

Party-goers in Vancouver flout COVID-19 rules Halloween night

Without a path to fiscal recovery, we're lost

New competition Bureau guidelines deliver chilling message to businesses already feeling the heat

Ottawa eyes creation of centre to declassify historical documents, memo reveals

WE Charity projecting $25 million from sale of assets, documents reveal

Provinces should invest CERB Savings in social welfare programs, advocates say

CBC
    

Tensions still high at Rideau Hall as workplace review begins say sources

Canada's ambassador to US unconcerned about 2020 election disrupting Canada's economy

Morneau worried about 'rocky' recovery as second COVID-19 wave derails the economy

Chrystia Freeland tests negative for coronavirus after app exposure notification

Trudeau government eyes declassification centre for historical spy documents

Things fall apart in the United States - and Canada takes a hard look in the mirror

Family may face nearly $100K health-care bill after permanent residency delayed

The canola field view: Voting in a culture of denial

Looking south, at a shuddering elephant

For working to support global justice, I could face US sanctions

Toronto Star

Elementary teachers' union files complaint with labour board over province's decision to scrap controversial hiring rule

Principal bonus to compensate for early recall back to work, Toronto board chair says

Soldier dies during training exercise on Alberta military: defence department

Putting aside their bad blood, NDP and Bloc push Justin Trudeau to apologize for his father's mistake

Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq chiefs demand stop of alleged federal plans to seize lobster traps

Home for the holidays takes no new meaning as Ottawa says big parties a no-go

Doug Ford wants to give university status to a school run by a homphobic preacher. But that's only half the story

Toronto Sun

Lift COVID restrictions for Brampton restaurants: Mayor

No need to apologize for October Crisis 50 years later

Don't forget your poppy- even during the pandemic

Trudeau defends free speech as long as it's not offensive

Biden is anti-oil so, of course, Trudeau supports him

COVID-19 fits Trudeau's agenda

National Post

Canadian Armed Forces identifies soldier killed in training exercise as 29 year old from BC

Alberta NDP to bring forward motion Monday that will ask UCP to condemn Western separatism

October crisis apology is deserved, despite sovereigntist romanticizing of FLQ

Maclean's

Forget about our 'lanes'. It's time for doctors to flood the freeways

Global

Halloween crowds pack Vancouver's Granville Street during COVID-19

BC's Corporal James Choi ID'd as victim of fatal live-fire training incident at Alberta base

'Trade off's required to keep Vancouver property tax hike under 12%: city report

'We're suffering and they don't care': No border travel exemption for Point Roberts

'There could be turmoil': How Canada is bracing for the US election

Masks now mandatory at Richmond civic facilities

Controversial Victoria mural vandalized days after being 'censored' by city

BC biotech in the spotlight at global investor summit aimed at COVID-19

Miscellaneous                            

Liberals should respect their promise to ban assault weapons

Playwright Mairy Beam draws on court records - and personal experience - to depict Trans Mountain resistance