Ottawa Observations: Friday, February 26, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Friday, February 26, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

'Just like Erdogan': The mistake Trudeau is making with China

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Newfoundland and Labrador capital region kept in lockdown

Health Canada approves AstraZeneca, Covishield COVID-19 vaccines for people 18 and over

Lack of serious COVID-19 illness or deaths in two major outbreaks show vaccines are working, experts say

Thunder Bay, Simcoe, Muskoka moving into lockdown Monday as COVID-19 restrictions to loosen elsewhere in Ontario

Health Canada approves AstraZenaca's COVID-19 vaccine

How a shift in COVID-19 vaccine strategy could save more lives

Simcoe-Muskoka and Thunder Bay moving into COVID-19 lockdown

New vaccine brings optimism amid rising threats of variants, high case counts

Canada's COVID-19 vaccine effort gets a boost as Health Canada approves the AstraZeneca shot

Canada's AstraZenaca question is now about roll-out

Canada's COVID models have been largely accurate, but worst cases have not materialized 

COVID cases are falling globally but 'it's not over for anybody' WHO official cautions

Will Canada approve a first-dose-first strategy now that AstraZeneca has been approved?

Overnight COVID-19 climb to 521 in BC with seven more deaths

Gym with exposure, Premier Horgan condemns threats against Doctor Bonnie Henry

COVID-19 variant cases confirmed at three more schools in Surrey

Health Canada approves two more COVID-19 vaccines

Globe and Mail

'Corporate world is shifting': Machin's swift departure from CPPIB underscores public intolerance for bad behaviour in the C-suite

CPPIB chief executive Mark Machin steps down in the wake of COVID-19 vaccination controversy

'Rise above their hate': First Nations community says Ontario businesses denied them after harmful social media posts

Cost of BC's site C hydroelectric dam has increased by more than $5 billion, completion date delayed until 2025

BC's Site C dam is more than $7 billion over budget - and nobody is surprised

BC government had 10 billion reasons not to cancel Site C dam project

WE charity was 'duplicitous' in its Kenya dealings, clams prominent donor Reed Cowan 

Message from the Norway wealth fund to oil sands companies:  Clean up your act or suffer

How Canada learned what's wrong with its immigration system - by slamming its borders shut

Nurses have helped protect Canadians from COVID-19. But who will protect nurses?

Trudeau says defence chief's leave shows that misconduct claims are taken seriously

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has virtual meeting with Trudeau and Garneau

More must be done to ensure workplaces are free of harassment and intimidation, Trudeau says

To see the true picture of the First Nations housing criss, look to Sioux Lookout

How Alberta's shrinking economy could shake up the billions Canada spends on equalization

CBC
  

Conservatives propose independent agency to investigate sexual misconduct claims in military

Canada Pension Plan chief resigns after getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Dubai

Canadian Medical Association elects first Indigenous president

Canada shouldn't take vaccine doses from COVAX partnership says Canada's former UN Envoy

Science will lead the way of border reopening, US secretary of state say

Toronto Star

   

For profit nursing homes in Ontario say ownership has nothing to do with their higher COVID-19 death rates.  A Star analysis finds that's not the case

Two top military leaders are being investigated. Will that be enough for Canada to finally create an independent overseer?

Better days are ahead. But the COVID-19 wrestling match between science and the people in charge isn't over yet

WE Charity had multiple 'opening' ceremonies for Kenya school: former donor

Desmond Inquiry: psychiatrist says former soldier's suspicions were almost delusional

Toronto Sun

New vaccine announcement may impact election timing

Constitutional challenge filed against Ontario's organized sports ban

Good news on vaccine front changes Ontario's plans once again

As GTA mayors call for reopening, John Tory still won't budge

Canada needs Enbridge's Line 5

When the facts don't align with public health's preconceived notions

Trudeau's carbon taxes  - big costs and broken promises

National Post

The price of worship during COVID-19: Ontario church is fined and an Alberta pastor sits in prison

Why Liberals; move to expand assisted dying laws to cases of mental illness prompts intense debate

Netflix will create CanCon but wants more flexibility than traditional broadcasters get, MPs told

Canada's foreign-traveller freakout is a dangerous indulgence

Good News on the COVID Vaccine front, but best to keep the celebrations in check for now

The hard truth that Quebec's intelligentsia never admit

Maclean's

That'll teach you, Mark Machin. I'm just not sure what

Global

Site C dam to be delayed a year, more than $5B over budget, BC says

Vancouver film company apologizes after crew member told to remove Black Lives Matter shirt

BC Liberals set to choose new leader on Feb 5, 2022

All ferry sailings on major routes cancelled as Lower Mainland faces windstorm's 2nd punch

Economists predict slight rebound and moderate growth for BC economy in 2021

'Disgraceful': Concerns raised over threats targeting Dr. Bonnie Henry

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole spent over $3.6M on bid for party leadership

Sajjan not aware of allegations against McDonald prior to appointment: spokesperson

Broadcasters, Netflix push politicians on separate visions for sweeping regulation changes

Feds didn't supply enough resources to end water advisories on First Nations: auditor

Conservatives urge salary freeze, independent probe over military misconduct claims

Pandemic diplomacy: Trudeau to meet virtually with US Secretary of State

Miscellaneous

US epidemiologist calls BC 'the Florida of Canada' for tis COVID-19 mask policy in schools

Biodiversity crisis - a tragedy of the commons or merely a symptom of capitalism?

Horgan pressing on with Site C as Budget Soars to $16 billion

'A monstrous monument to Greed and Stupidity': Critics react to Site C decision

Rents jump 9.8 percent for Vancouver's Worst and Cheapest Housing

A bylaw proposal That's all Noise and No Substance