Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, January 16-17, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday,  January 16/17, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Cowichan Tribes, vaccine brings sense of relief

Want to reduce COVID-19? Target high-risk propulations, health experts urge

As BC's COVID cases keep rising outside the Lower Mainland, so do debates about following orders

Vancouver nanomedicine firm using new technology to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines delayed in schools as public health focuses on COVID-19 shots

Globe and Mail

CBC

Province gives go-ahead to Abbotsford quarry to destroy peregrine falcon nesting ledge

In BC's Today Caves, beautiful 'reverse icicles' grow from the ground up

Surrey rally for farmers in India shut down over concerns about food vendors, DJ say RCMP

Vehicle parade in Mission draws strong support for student attacked and beaten by peers

RCMP issue third $2,300 fine to organizer of anti-msk rally in Kelowna

Vancouver Sun

Preserving Commodore's history and future in the 'living city'

BC Court of Appeal uphold decision barring Vancouver man from asbestos removal industry

No sign of regular flu in the province, says BC CDC

Hundreds of family, civil suits backlogged

Clean water finally brings hope of renewal to Semiahoo reserve

Furstenau doubles down on pre-election charges of Site C 'coverup'

Victoria Times-Colonist

Westhills Stadium to be renamed Starlight Stadium in $500,000 sponsorship deal

Saanich drops requirement for family to build $300,000 storm-drain system

Long-term care residents have too few essential visitors: seniors advocate

Political leaders need to be on the same page with vaccine roll-out strategy

We need to learn from Indigenous people how to be stewards of nature

Victoria News

Q &A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph open to Greater Victoria residents

Location of care tent for Victoria's Beacon Hill campers still not settled

Capital Regional District to add First Nations representatives to advisory committees

Population estimates peg regional population at 408,883

Global BC

Parents group calls on BC to let teachers work from home during school closures

RCMP overstepped in shutting down Surrey protest for India's farmers, organizers say

Organizer of Kelowna COVID-19 protest issued third $2,300 fine

BC announces month-long spring construction shutdown of Trans Canada highway near Alberta border

'We have a responsibility': Oliver BC pastor issues emphatic plea to follow public health orders

BC tourism operators warn inter-provincial travel ban could 'cripple' sector

Road tripping road testers putting Vancouver Islanders at risk, says driving instructor

Demonstrators scramble after RCMP shuts down drive-in event backing Indian farmers

Georgia Straight

The Tyee

Is Donald's name hurting sales? Trump Tower condos have tough time finding buyers

Peter A. Allard's petition in court, a gift agreement, and the law around charitable donations

The Vancouver Star

Care Home staff struggle to isolate dementia patients during outbreaks: experts

Indigenous leaders call on BC government to notify parents subjected to birth alerts

Miscellaneous