Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  February 2, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC adds 429 COVID-19, 8 deaths as hospitalizations rise again

Canada to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Montreal and Vancouver

BC curve heading in right direction, Super Bowl Health Order question

Downward COVID-19 infections will help with battling variants, Dr. Henry says

Health officials note 'encouraging trend' as BC records 429 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths

Pandemic fatigue cuts support for Dr. Bonnie Henry, Adrian Dix: survey

BC Daily case count stays below 500 for fourth straight day

Parents on edge as coronavirus variant scare hits BC school

Another 429 COVID-19 cases in BC as health orders reviewed

Globe and Mail

One presumed dead, two injured in accident at BC gold mine

In Vancouver the Squamish nation shapes a sustainable village of 9,000

Public input sought in False Creek redevelopment

BC calls in Red Cross to manage COVID 19 outbreaks in long-term care

Authenticity of stone carving at Royal BC Museum questioned

CBC

BC's bar and restaurant industry braces for renewed restrictions ahead of Super Bowl Sunday

Millions in special costs awarded to Plaza of Nations in monster contract dispute over former Expo Lands

No job action as Canada Line workers reach tentative agreement

BC wide 'bad-date' reporting system aims to improve sex worker safety

BC drivers to receive average of $190 each from ICBC pandemic rebate

Shipping container gives care home residents and their families a new way to visit

Federal task force studying BC paramedics to find out how to better protect them from COVID-19 

Officials apologize after more than 200 vaccine doses pulled from remote BC Community

Canadian Red Cross to boost support for staff, residents at several BC long term care homes

Vancouver Sun

Real estate agents report 'ripple effect' with more investors Fraser Valley

ICBC customers to get an average $190 rebate after $600 million in savings from fewer crashes

BC snowbirds 'trapped' in Arizona want exemption from $2,000 quarantine

BC won't criticize Ottawa for vaccine delay

One person dead, two injured in slide at copper and gold mine near Kamloops

Money laundering report flayed by BCLC exec

Victoria Times-Colonist

Wilson's axes Tofino Bus with no relief in sight

Councillor's multi-tasking during meeting causes friction

Protests greet work at Highlands quarry site

Construction starts on new $41 million ICU at Nanaimo hospital

Strong local demand, lack of options, push up Greater Victoria housing prices

After years of pressure, UVic drops fossil-fuel investments

Why building townhouse at 902 Foul Bay Road is a bad idea

Victoria News

Suspected cat killing cougar shot dead in Sooke

Island Health issues overdose advisory for Greater Victoria

ICBC paying out COVID-19 rebates in march, averaging $190

Super Bowl ' a rare profitable day' for BC pubs, owners say

Global BC

BC government set to tear down buildings to clear way for Broadway Subway project

ICBC customers set to receive an average rebate of $190 for COVID-19 related savings

Vancouver police not releasing security footage related to senior's assault by fake officers

BC government still processing more than 330K applications for recovery benefit

Top BC Lottery Corp. executives disagreed on province's suspicious cash directive, inquiry hears

Transit strike averted as Canada Line workers reach tentative deal with union

Richmond mother receives racist email after creating bursary for Black moms

Georgia Straight

Vancouver Police warn of shocking death-threat letter scam circulating in Lower Mainland

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's COVID-19 Crash and Burn

Five missions to rescue injured or avalanche buried snowboarders, skiers, and hikers in BC backcountry

The Tyee

Canadian Artists testify on the dire need for Basic Income

Against Climate Gloom and Doom

Miscellaneous