Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, February 25, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, February 25, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC 'not quite there' on easing restrictions, reports 395 COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths

BC researchers seek participants in study on long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines

'Think small, think local' BC Health officials advise against big spring break plans

A BC Researcher's Crusade for Better Masks is so far going nowhere

Concern for rapid COVID-19 spread prevents BC from lifting restrictions, Dr. Henry says

Threats against Dr. Bonnie Henry 'unacceptable'  BC Health Minister says

10 more people die of  COVID-19 in BC, as 385 new cases confirmed

Frustration grows among BC Seniors over lack of COVID-19 vaccine information

More younger people dying in BC's pandemic

BC survey tracks human interactions to measure impact on transmission rate

Vaccinating BC kids could be critical to achieving herd immunity

BC reports 10 additional deaths, 395 new COVID-19 cases

Globe and Mail

BC Mayor says she's sorry for online post that wasn't meant to be racist

CBC

BC Mayor refuses to step down after comparing gun owners to Holocaust victims

Spike in BC home sales  attributed to remote work, increased savings

Dr. Bonnie Henry 'taken aback' by fierce RCMP union criticism of her comments on police reform

Argument over physical distancing ends with father being stabbed in front of family

Vancouver Sun

Odds are low that BC NDP will spike Site C, despite foundation problems

Heavy political influence behind Vancouver councillors conflict case, lawyer says

BC Mayor says she's sorry for online post about Indigenous lands deemed racist

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria Council approves partial closure of the paved loop at Clover Point Park

Saanich council ditches ALR application to move forward with Panama Flats plan

Victoria needs to take care of the small things first

Union asks why junior school mask rule wouldn't work in BC if it does elsewhere

Victoria News

Victoria Council compromises with partial closure of Clover Point

Trees cannabis to reignite downtown Victoria location as licensed store

Global BC

Vancouver police officer filmed posing for photos next to dead body

'It's the Wild West': Vancouver grocery store owner says violent incidents are out of control

Man stabbed over social distancing dispute in Nanaimo speaks out

RCMP upset over 'disrespectful' comments from BC's top doctor

BC government set to announce decision on future of Site C dam project Friday

BC's 'locals first' camping season will depend on the honour system

Georgia Straight

The Vancouver Police Foundation and the class footings of policing

Different schools need different COVID-19 rules

50 year old man stabbed after his daughter asks male suspect to physically distance in Nanaimo

Flexible space transforms compact apartments into eminently livable units

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announces investigation into Chief of Defence Staff Art McDonald

The Tyee

As City signals False Creek South is up for Grabs, Here's a homegrown plan

We need Paid Sick leave for all

Is the Pandemic making urban wildlife crazier?

Miscellaneous