Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, November 28 & 29, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, November 28 & 29, 2020


Canadians held in China / China tensions

Trump administration put Canada in a 'very difficult situation,' Huawei VP says

Former envoy McCallum speaks of China's intransigence

Hong Kong protesters seek a new life in Canada

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Canada on track for 4,000 coronavirus patients in hospital by Christmas, eclipsing first wave

Inside the communications battle to reach pandemic-weary Canadians

When it comes to COVID, our political leaders have been seduced by wishful thinking

Spread of coronavirus in Brampton linked to systemic factors, experts say

Jason Kenney vs. Deena Hinshaw: What the leaked recordings reveal

Canada 'not at the back of the line' for COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna chairman says

Canadian researchers turn to wastewater tests at long-term care homes to detect COVID hotspots

Military help with vaccines rollout is a blessing and a curse, experts say

Enforcement ramps up in parts of Ontario as province logs 1,708 new COVID cases

Ottawa extends rules and restrictions for travellers amid rising COVID-19 case counts

Where people are catching COVID-19? Community transmission still a puzzle in Ontario

Montreal long-term care home sends 20 residents to hospital after COVID-19 outbreak

The Queen's 'Christmas bubble' will not include Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Telegraph reports

PM only turned to Pfizer, Moderna after vaccine deal with China failed: O'Toole

'Learn from our story': How a BC birthday became a super spreader event

Mask or no mask? An unusual public health message in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

Anti-maskers recommend violating BC Public Health Order in stores and filming hospitals in pursuit of 'human rights"

Globe and Mail

The Atypical Recession: Here's what forecasters got wrong about the COVID-19 economy

The Liberals' little reset to focus on near-term handling of pandemic

Trudeau government put all vaccine 'eggs' in one China basket, O'Toole charges

The no-knock entry: Why are some Canadian police behaving like Americans?

COVID may still raging, but sports teams and leagues don't care

CBC
    

Ottawa extends international travel restrictions citing COVID-19 risk

Conservatives attack Trudeau's 'reset' - put forth ideas for their own

NS First Nation, Ottawa nearing deal on lobster fishing rights

Weaker penis bones in river otters linked to oilsands contaminants in new study

Lisa Raiit on taking care of her husband as he struggles with young-onset Alzheimer's

Canadian Rangers illustrate how some creativity, flexibility can help military recruit specialized skills

US Rep. Ocasio-Cortez raises $200K after battling Jagmeet Singh in hit video game Among Us

The fight by First Nations to save an Arctic refuge from drilling is running out of time

Northern First Nation sees new housing strategy as a way to 'take back sovereignty'

Alberta government leaving hundreds of millions of dollars for workers unclaimed, labour advocates say

Toronto Star

Will Toronto still need those transit mega-projects after COVID-19?

Peel Police break up 60 person party at Mississauga Airbnb, issuing more than $45,000 in fines

'We were looking for failures' Inside a new GTA hospital's dress rehearsals as it prepares for ... anything

Adamson Barbecue arrestee must take a COVID-19 test as a bail condition. Several lawyers say the requirement is outrageous and 'likely unlawful'

Making a vaccine is not the same as mass-producing it. This Canadian scientist solved the problem for the polio vaccines - then she was largely forgotten

Rapid tests are a game changer, Doug Ford says. Public Health Ontario's head of microbiology has a very different view

Once again, the Ford government is putting developers ahead of Ontario's environment

Second wave presents big opportunities for O'Toole's Conservatives

Toronto Sun

Will movie theatres bounce back?

Authorities target COVID-19 scofflaws issue hefty fines

There's nothing wrong with challenging COVID rules

Canada's COVID-19 strategy is an assault on the working class

Adamson BBQ owner could have led employment revolution but lost his way

Keeping Schools safe and open

Trudeau's blaming Harper on vaccines -- but it goes back to Chretien

Karma's a glitch, eh Prime Minister?

What do emergency managers - and I'm one of them - do?

Alberta offers even more data on COVID-19 deaths

National Post

For the Greater Good Prince Charles please shut up now

Canada blocks bulk exports of some prescription drugs in response to Trump import plan

The NDP MP who's smitten with dictatorships

Maclean's

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Global

Parent's anxious as Surrey school closed by COVID-19 prepares to open

Calls for 'Dr. Henry of sport' amid confusion over new BC restrictions

At cost delivery app touted as lifeline for Vancouver's restaurants amid COVID restrictions

Dashcam captures head on collision with snowplow on BC highway

Okanagan teachers association calls for smaller classes after district records first school exposure

Former BC Finance Minister Carole James hired for $1 a year to advise premier

Ottawa extending travel restrictions for foreign nationals until end of January

Former top soldier worries feds could slash military budget after coronavirus

Canadian Senators mull how far to go to protect charter rights in assisted dying bill

Tories attack Trudeau's coronavirus 'reset' but they  have ideas for their own

Coronavirus cases are soaring but Trudeau's approval ratings hold steady: Ipsos

Ottawa offering up $691M for egg, poultry farmers hurt by trade deals

Support for mandatory coronavirus vaccine keeps falling even as cases spike: Ipsos

Miscellaneous                            

Dr. Henry's curious nod to Pericles - a timely call to arms that shouldn't forget Plato's dialectic method