Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, February 11, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, February 11, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 449 new cases, nine new deaths

Hospitalizations fall, as BC records fewer than 500 daily new COVID-19 cases for nearly 2 weeks

Long-term care home outbreaks in BC fall with vaccination complete

Rising COVID-19 cases in Nanaimo area a 'worrying trend' says Island Health

Another 449 cases of COVID-19 in BC for Thursday

Pharmacies can help with COVID-19 vaccines, BC Liberals say

Globe and Mail

With IPO behind him, Telus CEO sets sights on other high-growth business divisions

Man, dog, killed in chain-reaction crash as semi stops on highway east of Vancouver 

British Columbia seeks exemption from Ottawa on decriminalization as overdose deaths soar

CBC

Man and dog were killed in Coquihalla Highway chain-reaction crash: RCMP

Victim of childhood sex assault says system silences survivors after court delays set abuser free

Haisla woman and partner sue BC's Northern Health after baby's death, alleging racism

BC Ferry didn't respond to crew's efforts to prevent crash, safety board investigation finds

Kelowna RCMP, Mayor caution people not to join weekend anti-mask rally

BC accepting applications for funding to clean up dormant oil and gas wells

2 bodies recovered after tugboat goes missing off BC's North Coast near Kitimat

Cut police, build affordable housing instead, says BC human rights commissioner

Overdoses spike in small town BC as communities struggle for resources to tackle worsening opioid crisis

2020 was BC's deadliest year ever for drug overdoses, coroner says

Vancouver Sun

BC readies plans to stop visitors at the Alberta border, if needed

Another record-setting month for the BC housing market: BCREA

Strata revises minutes that detailed window failures at Vancouver's Shangri-la tower

Lessons learned as Vancouver politician retracts accusations of made-up quote

Sad daily cycle continues in Vancouver without major spending on mental health care

Victoria Times-Colonist

Clover Point plan sent back to drawing board amid protests over car restrictions 

Oak Bay Mayor hits motherlode in desk quest:  bureau once owned by Tommy Douglas

Call for drug decriminalization as illicit drug oversee deaths reach record high

Proposal for 18 unit townhouse development runs into opposition from neighbours

CEO's departure shows museum leaders need to be held accountable, says researcher

Why BC Ferries should cross from fossil fuels to clean energy

Victoria News

High speed ahead for transit riders on the West Shore

Rock Bay Landing encampment fire points to need for shelter for Victoria's homeless

Victoria Council wants more options for Clover Point Park redesign

BC wasn't consulted on shutting more salmon farms, Horgan says

Global BC

BC reports record number of illicit drug overdoses in 2020

Court approves sale of North Vancouver townhouse operated as rogue hostel

Outgoing Royal BC Museum Indigenous collection curator calls it a 'wicked' place

Vancouver drug tester says nearly half of all heroin that comes in contains fentanyl

South Okanagan man killed in chain-reaction Coquihalla crash involving two dozen vehicles

Tugboat 'incident' near Kitimat leaves two men dead: RCMP

'It's heartbreaking': BC's midwife shortage claims South Okangan's only clinic

BC Lottery Corp. CEO ignored federal anti-money laundering direction on bags of cash: inquiry

Anchors failed to deploy during BC ferry's 'hard landing' at Tsawwassen terminal: TSB

Georgia Straight

Same as the old boss - new Surrey police leadership mostly former RCMP

Vancouver School Board under fire for new speakers rules

BC blueberry industry pleased with US trade decision that Canadian exports don't threaten American farmers

'Chain reaction' collisions on Coquihalla involve over 25 vehicles and about 50 people, with one death

The Tyee

BC's Deadliest year for overdoses and a 'Shameful,' Unconscionable' Response

BC Says Mental well being is taught in schools. Students don't see it

Thousands Dead of Overdoses in British Columbia. It didn't have to happen

Sex Worker Advocacy Group Cuts Ties with Vancouver Police

Miscellaneous