Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, January 30 & 31, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday,  January 30 & 31, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Why experts say BC should get as close to 'COVID-zero' as possible

Paper copies of COVID-19 vaccination cards bring out emotions digital records can't

Globe and Mail

The Yukon, the vaccine and a casino couple who tried to game the system

'What is this? A raven? A Mouse? Sculptures in BC park surprise and delight hikers

CBC

Exposure at Maple Ridge high school involves more contagious coronavirus variant

77 people fined, 1 man arrested after packed penthouse party in downtown Vancouver

Canada Line workers and operator begin negotiators to avoid strike action

Authenticity of carved stone pillar found on Victoria beach under review

Surrey RCMP officer arrested, suspended due to criminal investigation

WorkSafeBC finds more than 1,500 violations of COVID-19 safety plans

Canadian snowbirds abroad grapple with tough new travel rules that include a big hotel bill

Fire destroys 147 year old church in Lax Kw'alaams First Nation on BC's North Coast

Vancouver health authority rolls out COVID-19 vaccine on Downtown Eastside

Liberal MLA backtracks on social media comments criticizing vaccine rollout for First Nations

Vancouver Sun

Over 100 people flew from Vancouver to Hawaii on Friday and Saturday

Vancouver Police issue $17,000 in fines, arrest man after again busting 'makeshift nightclub' in Telus Garden penthouse

Frenzy for detached homes driven by low supply that could shift: analyst

Surrey RCMP officer arrested in anticorruption probe

Philanthropist Peter Wall offers a homeless solution

Victoria Times-Colonist

Dear Alberta, when alienation builds, jokes stop being funny

Island Health reporting COVID-19 exposure at View Royal Elementary

Central Saanich to work with WSÁNEĆ leadership to add traditional names to signs

Teachers should high on the vaccine list to ensure schools stay open

Victoria News

Possible COVID-19 exposure at View Royal Elementary School

Victoria brewery temporarily closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Over 1,500 COVID orders issued after workplace inspections: WorkSafeBC

Global BC

One charged, $17K in fines issued at Vancouver penthouse allegedly hosting 'makeshift nightclub'

Alleged Yukon vaccine queue jumpers test negative for COVID-19, lawyer says

BC Mountie arrested after being found in vehicle with known gang members

More than 1,500 COVID-19 violations found at BC workplaces so far

Mayor says Port Coquitlam mulling BC's toughest anti-smoking bylaw

Georgia Straight

Dr. Bonnie Henry sued by group headed by software engineer who questioned official 9/11 attacks

Vancouver Police arrest makeshift nightclub owner and over $17,000 in total fines to all partygoers

The Tyee

Vancouver family reaches settlement over racist video fallout

Miscellaneous

Vancouver Police issue $17,000 in fines to partygoers, man running home 'night club'

Dix says review launched after stillbirth leads to allegations of racism at Kitimat hospital