Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, January 29, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  January 29, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC says all long term care residents have been offered COVID-19 vaccine, reports 514 new cases

COVID-19 vaccinations stepped up in Downtown Eastside

Dr. Bonnie Henry talks about travel risks, longterm care vaccinations

BC finishes vaccinations in long-term care, confirms 514 new cases of COVID-19, 5 more deaths

Nearly 300 people in Whistler have tested positive for COVID-19 in January, health authority says

Treatments for COVID-19: What works, doesn't work and is still being tested

First does of COVID-19 vaccine delivered in all BC long-term care homes

More short term cuts in vaccine supply create 'challenging' weeks ahead for BC

First does of COVID-19 vaccine delivered in BC care homes; 29 new cases on the Island

BC completes COVID-19 vaccination in senior care homes

BC announces 514 new COVID-19 cases, 5 additional deaths

Globe and Mail

BC's tiny houses show big promise for homeless

CBC

BC supports federal government's new restrictions discouraging international travel, premier says

Worry, stress and anxiety affecting a majority of British Columbians, says survey

Vancouver student settles human rights complaint over anti-Black video circulated by fellow student

Transit workers on Metro Vancouver's Canada Line say negotiations stalled on wages, sick leave

Mayor of southeastern BC ski town urges province to restrict interprovincial travel

Traditional Chinese medicine students in BC can no longer write final exams in Chinese language

BC Lottery president says cash limits at casinos no panacea against illegal money

Vancouver Sun

Dr. Bonnie Henry concedes stronger COVID action was needed during BC election campaign

David Eby's ties to whistleblower questioned by BCLC boss

BC travellers 'go with the flow' in face of new restrictions

Victoria Times-Colonist

Greater Victoria's vacancy rate inches above 2%, but rents still rising

Burnside school housing project advances to public hearing

Future of historic Langford pub up in air as agreement with operator ends

BC supports international travel restrictions: Premier

Project seen as renewal for George Tillicum neighbourhood

Victoria News

Saanich Peninsula chamber seeks cash influx to keep washrooms open on Highway 17

Greater Victoria motorists pay more at the pumps than other Canadians

Bait bike stolen seven minutes after being left unattended in Nanaimo

Victoria development in Fairfield features subsidized housing element

'Digitizing the forest or mill' a key part of BC industry's future

Global BC

Pregnant Indigenous woman turned away from Kitimat hospital before stillbirth, family claims

Canada Line workers issue 72 hour strike notice

BC Lottery corp didn't block mysterious casino cash due to 'hundreds of millions' in estimated losses: inquiry

SFU researcher calls on BC government to 'do more' in fight against COVID-19

BC opens the door for small summer weddings with no international visitors

First Nations leaders condemn widespread reports of racism at Royal BC Museum

Georgia Straight

BC lawyer Paul Singh appointed acting chair of the BC Human Rights Tribunal

Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions: What you need to know

For Indigenous peoples, it's time to look within

The Tyee

Months before Albertans were told, Australian Miners know plans to Axe Coal Policy

Miscellaneous