Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 12, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, February 12, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 445 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 deaths, new variant detected

New variant from Nigeria detected, ski awareness campaign launched

BC's top doctor says Nigerian coronavirus variant identified in B.C.

BC health officials have message for anyone planning long weekend gatherings: "Don't do it"

BC's new period of COVID uncertainty could be the last, or could be the worst

Provincial Health Officer says Nigerian variant identified in BC

15 new cases of COVID-19 on Island; top doctor says Nigerian variant identified in BC

Northern BC gold mine latest industrial site to deal with COVID-19

Globe and Mail

BC to tighten rules for trapping wolves

Indigenous couple sues BC health authority over treatment, death of baby

Acting CEO says Royal BC Museum is going through a process of change

Rental supply is up in Vancouver, but affordability still elusive

CBC

45 people fined with tickets totalling over $16K after 2 parties busted by Richmond RCMP

Finding the 'sweet spot' between freedoms and restrictions post-vaccination

When the next pandemic hits, scientists aim to have a vaccine already. Here's how

Judge questions the court's role in managing public health orders to ban church gatherings

12 campers on west side of Strathcona Park ordered to move

At least 1 skier killed, 2 injured after avalanches near Whistler

Drivers fleeing and business plummeting for Metro Vancouver taxi industry, association says

Snowstorm headed for Vancouver Island as frigid BC weather continues

Vancouver Sun

Gangsters pose as coins to target rivals in violent Metro Vancouver conflict: Police

Skiers urged to follow health rules as bustling ski hills expected for Family Day weekend

Judge questions court role in managing health orders banning church gatherings

Snow on the way for BC's South Coast this weekend

Victoria Times-Colonist

With winter storm on the way, agencies scramble to open more shelter space

Hunter's social media posts prompt outrage, calls for more protection for wolves

Victoria News

There's so much stigma:' Greater Victoria's sexual violence allegations find safe space on social media

Drunk driver convicted in death of Constable Sarah Beckett granted overnight parole

More shelter spaces open for Victoria homeless during cold snap

BC colleges, universities allowed to run COVID-19 deficits

Snow starts to fall across Greater Victoria

Global BC

Haisla woman, partner sue BC health authority claiming racism, negligence in stillbirth

BC judge questions need for injunction ahead of court challenge to in-person worship ban

Winter Storm Warnings for BC's South Coast. Heads up Victoria!

Investigation underway after train carrying potash derails near Alberta-BC border

Vernon retirement home unsure when COVID-19 vaccines are arriving

RCMP warned BC government capital flight from China related to organized crime and drug cartels: inquiry

Georgia Straight

Canada's keystone pipeline wake-up call

BC Premier John Horgan issues statement for Year of the Ox

The Tyee

'We actually mean abolish the Police'

Kitimat parents grieving their stillborn child sue doctors and Hospital

How to reduce textile trash? Start Small and Think Local, Experts say

Miscellaneous