Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, January 25, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday,  January 25, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC records another 1,344 COVID cases as province marks one year since first case this week

SFU researchers warn COVID-19 UK variant could lead to 'massive virus spread' in BC

BC officials warn new vaccine delay means second doses will be delayed too

Province at precarious point, several vaccine delays, 18 flights with exposures, and more

BC's Henry and Dix Sound New COVID-19 Alaram

Two more cases of South African variant of COVID-19 reported in BC

BC teetering on 'precipice' says Dr. Bonnie Henry, as COVID numbers plateau at 500 daily cases

26 people infected in COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey emergency shelter

BC's vaccine supplies dry up / 1,344 cases and 26 deaths reported over three days

BC adjusting COVID-19 immunization plan in light of vaccine delivery delays

Cowichan Tribes records first death from COVID-19

COVID-19 cases confirmed at schools in Parksville, Shawnigan Lake

2nd COVID Vaccine doses on hold as BC delivery delayed again

BC care home visitor access to expand by March, Dix says

Globe and Mail

Great Canadian Gaming CEO resigns after being charged in Yukon over attempt to get COVID-19 vaccine

Internal government review found uneven COVID-19 response in British Columbia long-term care homes

Ex-lottery executive says Eby 'disinterested' in corporation's anti-money laundering efforts

First Nation leader calls for release of Site C report in open letter to BC Premier

CBC

Report on COVID-19 impact on BC care homes calls for greater gov't oversight of sector

Doctor Bonnie Henry tells British Columbians to 'do more,' but many wonder, what more can they do?

$375 'woefully inadequate' to cover shelter for people with disabilities, advocates say

Whistleblowers to be encouraged following financial fiasco at Prince George city hall

TransLink ransomware attack leads to class-action lawsuit from ex-employee

69 year old man suffers major injuries in cougar attack north of Whistler

Former casino CEO, actress identified as couple who flew to Yukon, got COVID-19 vaccines

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver CEO and actress charged after sneaking into COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Yukon

Dix takes responsibility for failure to release BC Care Home report

2021 home sales will rival 2016 boom year, says BC Real Estate Association

Hells Angel wins court challenge over gun licence renewal

Board of Trade calls on Surrey to rethink its stance on Indigenous land acknowledgements

First Nation says Site C Safety problems adds urgency to its anti-dam court cattle

Victoria Times-Colonist

Death in Royal Athletic Park shelter site underscores need for more housing, supports: advocates

Cook Street warming tent provides outreach to people sheltering in Beacon Hill Park

Report into COVID-19 response in BC long-term care homes reveals confusion, mixed messaging

Premier marks anniversary of first case of COVID-19 in Canada: 'We must remain vigilant'

Victoria News

Community services tent returns, in new location near Victoria's Beacon Hill Park

Dozens join anti-racism car rally and virtual panel in Cowichan Valley

Death at Victoria encampment for people who are homeless deemed not suspicious

Global BC

Great Canadian Gaming CEO, wife ticketed after allegedly flying to Yukon to get COVID-19 vaccine

'It's beautiful to see': Virtual pet therapy comforts BC long-term care residents during COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic, land sale forces Abbotsford Tulip Festival to move to Okanagan

Georgia Straight

Great Canadian Gaming CEO resigns after flying from Vancouver to Yukon with wife for COVID-19 vaccinations

Alleged COVID-19 vaccine queue jumper Rodney Baker faces top fine of $500 after earning $22.6 million over five years

TransLink to replace elevators, escalators at six SkyTrain Stations, including Waterfront, Commercial Broadway

The Tyee

My Home community urgently needs the vaccine. Who will hear my call?

Babine Lakes Mines Leaking Dangerous contaminants into Salmon Habitat, say critics

We could zone whole areas for Rental Only, Why Don't we?

'It's really cruel': Thousands in Limbo awaiting 60's Scoop Settlement Money

Miscellaneous

Casino exec scored $11 million payday before fall from grace as a vaccine tourist