Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 19, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, February 19, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Dr. Bonnie Henry sits down with Paul Wells: Maclean's in Conservation

BC reports 598 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths, updates vaccine timeline

Leading BC doctor says 1 shot of COVID-19 vaccine is good enough - for now

Federal model warning of variant-driven COVID-19 spike won't change BCs approach, officials say

Administrator resigns at care home that was site of BC's deadliest COVID-19 outbreak

Over 500 new cases ...

Director of care home with worst COVID-19 death toll in BC resigns

BC prioritizes deliver of second COVID-19 vaccine dose, despite research showing a single dose goes a long way

BC hits 1 day record for COVID-19 vaccinations as 6 more people die of the disease

Cautious optimism as outbreaks in care homes drop with vaccinations

BC hits one day vaccine record as new data shows promise of single dose

Ten per cent of those eligible in BC should be vaccinated by end of March: Dix

BC hits daily record with more than 12,000 vaccinations

Globe and Mail

BC's investment fund commits $5 billion to green bonds and plans to reduce its carbon exposure

MLA Ellis Ross announces plan to seek BC Liberal leadership

Soroptimist club prioritizes a housing development by women, for women

A pandemic career pivot: UBC medical professor becomes COVID-19 safety consultant for Netflix

CBC

Cycling advocates call for safe bicycle parking options in the bike theft capital of Canada

Quota for BC's lone remaining herring roe fishery too high, says scientist

Colleges stress public responsibilities as MD, nurse set to speak at rally against COVID-19 measures

British Columbians worst in Canada at following COVID-19 rules all the time, new poll suggests

Chilliwack school board trustee Barry Neufeld taken to court over conflict of interest allegation

Interior universities receive $150K from province to study COVID challenges unique to their regions

Vancouver Sun

Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport chosen as BC's Federal quarantine facility

Can Ellis Ross sell his political approach to BC Liberal Party members?

Eby aims for major progress in rooting systemic racism out of justice system

In Canada, South Asians four times as likely to buy a home

Victoria Times-Colonist

Francophone families protest move of École Beausoleil

Wilson's delays ending North Island, Tofino bus services, citing prospect of government relief

Herring catch quota in BC's Georgia Strait will ensure health of species: DFO

Treatment facilities needed before loosening drug laws

Victoria News

Financial help on its way for at risk Greater Victoria renters

Royal Roads University graduate establishes award for diversity and community building

Sooke eyes new official community plan

DFO releases final herring plan for 2021

Global BC

BC residents least likely to follow COVID-19 restrictions, poll finds

Victoria bylaw staff patrolling homeless camps to keep police escort until April

Okanagan bakery owner fed up with anti-maskers ignoring public health order

Georgia Straight

Why healthy aging must be the upshot of the COVID-19 pandemic

BC sets record for lung and heart transplants despite COVID-19 pandemic

It's time to transform our society with a basic income

Horgan hears a "Who?": BC Premier John Horgan mistaken for US university professor namesake

The Tyee

Snap Out of Your pandemic passivity, Canada

Indigenous Youth Demand End to Trans Mountain Insurance

Porters feel like 'Second-Class Citizens' on Hospital Frontlines

BC blasted for joining Ontario's Fight to limit rights of Municipal voters

Miscellaneous