Ottawa Observations: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

China points finger at U.S. as WHO experts offer vindication to Wuhan Lab

How Ottawa can fight for the rights of Hong Kong-Canadians

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Surging rate of COVID-19 infections eases; health officials warn against complacency

WHO recommends use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine despite setback in trial

Clinical trials begin for University of Saskatchewan's COVID-19 vaccine candidate

India 'will do its best' to help Canada get COVID-19 vaccine doses, Modi says

Israel's quick COVID-19 vaccine rollout offers encouraging data in the battle against the pandemic

North Bay races to find source of COVID-19 variant outbreak that has infected apartment and closed school

Other countries are making vaccines. Why can't Canada

Military assisting with COVID-19 outbreak in First Nation in Manitoba

Indian PM Modi promises to help Canada's vaccination efforts in conversation with Trudeau

Millions of rapid COVID tests gather dust as some provinces use a fraction of their supply

Oxford-AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot OK to use despite variant questions, WHO panel says

Here's the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 right now

Ontario blames shortages for unfinished COVID-19 vaccinations in long-term care

Indian Prime Minister says he'll 'do his best' to help Canada get COVID-19 vaccine

Declining Canadian virus numbers are good news

BC reports 469 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths

'Hoarding' of vaccines is running global COVID-19 effort

Globe and Mail

Newfoundland and Labrador shut schools in capital region in bid to quell COVID-19 surge

Alberta MLAs who joined anti-lockdown group to remain in caucus, Jason Kenney says

Don't cancel March Break - instead let's make it a 'catch up week'

The case against a guaranteed basic income

Passing law to implement UNDRIP will move First Nations closer to self-determination, Belgrade says

O'Toole rejigs Tory critic portfolios as he continues  working to get party on election footing

Ottawa is underestimating how much revenue it could receive from taxing services such as Netflix: PBO

Ottawa announces $3 billion a year transit transfer to cities, $5.9 billion for stimulus projects

More than a century later, Canada misses the mark with another shot

RCMP Commissioner urged to issue directives use of knee to neck

CBC
  

Iran claims secret recording about Flight PS762's destruction is fake

Trudeau pledges billions in permanent funding for public transit

Why Conservatives can't turn their backs on their western base

New MMIWG art project focuses on untold stories of national inquiry

Most officers aren't racist, but the nature of modern policing must be reimagined

Toronto Star

   

Hey Canada, The Caribbean isn't your playground

Trudeau's strategic plans aimed at June election

Senators approve amendment allowing advance requests for medical assistance in dying

Canada has tough new COVID-19 restrictions for air travellers. Why don't the same rules apply at the land border?

Erin O'Toole shuffles Conservative critics, moves Pierre Poilievre out of finance role

Toronto Sun

Tone-deaf teacher unions demand a break in March

WHO? WHAT? WHERE? World Health Organization draws blank on pandemic's origin

Most of LTC residents vaccinated but 936 died waiting

'We can't let our guard down now' - Ford

Trudeau tries to distract from abysmal record on pandemic

It's no time for teachers to take a break

Ontario craft brewers, small drink makers call for level playing field

National Post

Canada's embarrassing vaccine performance should motivate us to do better - but it likely won't 

Former Liberal MP's gambling addiction in 'remission' as he waits for fraud trial, law society hearing told

Do Athletes really want Olympic medals that have been soaked in blood?

Canadians get answers from India that they can't get from their own Prime Minister

O'Toole shuffles Conservative caucus roles, moving Poilievre out as finance critic

Should doctors involved in a super-spreader bonspiel last March have known better?

Maclean's

Dear Prime Minister: Time for you to go back to the office

Will the pandemic force Canada to embrace online eye tests?

Global

Liberal MLA's call on BC, Washington State to close Peace Arch Park amid increase in tents 

Premier says BC has no plans to move spring break, asks out of province visitors to stay away

Fatal Crash closes Coquihalla Highway northbound lanes north of Hope

Vancouver council approves Nora Hendrix Way, City's first street named after a Black woman

Great Canadian Gaming staff tried to 'smooth' over sexual assault involving high roller: inquiry

Vernon sees 1% vacancy rate as 'rental crunch' hits Okanagan

Skytrain to UBC an Langley still not a done deal even with federal transit funding in place

UBC grad and prominent Saudi women's rights activist released from prison

BC's top doctor sees injunction against churches violating ban on services

Imperial, Suncor make contingency plans despite 'low probability' of Line 5 shutdown

'Critical Global Affairs Canada services disrupted amid coronavirus cases at offices

Miscellaneous

Whistler update, Premier Horgan on border requirements and health violations

Fatal multi-vehicle collision closes Coquihalla Highway north of Hope

City of Vancouver spurns Hogan's Alley Society's input before naming street after Nora Hendrix

High sales, lower listings set stage for hot Metro Vancouver housing market

Don't be fooled: Alberta is still playing the coal game

The Gastown Hotel is Dirty and Dangerous, say tenant and staff

Norway is still badly beating Canada on Climate

Facing 'Gruesome' housing shortages some gulf islanders call for the Empty Homes Tax