Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, February 23, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 559 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death

Cowichan Tribes record 4th death from COVID-19 as members battle outbreak

Teachers in Surrey stage demonstration after COVID-19 variants detected in schools

Interior Health deems Kelowna General Hospital outbreak 'stable'

Doctor Bonnie Henry on vaccinations, less long term cases

As BC COVID cases rise, health Officials say Better Days are ahead

Henry won't weigh in on school mask impasse despite fears of COVID-19 variants

BC Seniors over age 80 to get info next week on when they'll get vaccinated

BC expanding vaccine workforce as province records 558 new COVID-19 cases

Essential workers before seniors, says epidemiologist suggesting BC rethink its vaccine rollout plan

'No indication ... we need to change,' says BC as signs of a third wave increase

Dentists, midwives and pharmacy technicians allowed to give vaccine in BC

High Fraser Health case counts prompt calls for further action

Dentists to midwifes being called to help in BC's mass immunization clinics

BC Ferries worker at Swartz Bay tests positive for   COVID-19

BC reports 559 new cases of COVID-19, one death

Greater Victoria students want voting seat on transit commission

Cowichan Tribes COVID-19 death count hits four

Globe and Mail

Churches cannot be exempt from earthly matters, such as public health orders

First Indigenous councillor in Terrace resigns, says she felt 'unheard' by colleagues

Vancouver's permit systems need urgent rework, councillors say

BC advocates say relaxed drug offence penalties not enough to address rising overdose deaths

CBC

Vancouver abandons plan to open Jericho Hostel as shelter for city's homeless population

Harry Jerome, attacked for being Black on his first day of school in 1950's, gets new track named after him

Victoria to pay police force to protect bylaw officers visiting homeless camps in city parks

Province allows restaurants, bars to buy alcohol at wholesale prices

Teacher at BC private school charged with child pornography offence

Kelowna RCMP pause Safe Place program after LGBT community claims it wasn't consulted

Prince George pool closes permanently; replacement to have built-in obstacle course

BC salmon farmers ask Ottawa for more time before closing fish farms

Vancouver Sun

Compulsory addiction treatment high on Canadians' priority list

BC still hedging its bets on vaccination rollout

Metro Vancouver's presale condo market recovers in 2020, as long-term investors return

People on income assistance in BC will now automatically receive COVID-19 recovery benefit

With flood infrastructure at 'high' risk of failure,' Vancouver seeks upgrades

BC restaurants can now permanently buy liquor at wholesale prices

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria mayor condemns racist comments made against councillor

New Clover Point options back away from no-cars plan

Public funds salvage finances at pandemic hobbled BC Ferries

Greater Victoria student groups hoping for a say on regional transit turned down

Victoria News

Saanich spikes 37-acre ALR expansion at Panama Flats

Pubs, restaurants to pay wholesale prices on liquor permanently in COVID-recovery

Global BC

Concern grows as anti-maskers target BC workers enforcing COVID-19 rules

'This is huge for our business': BC makes liquor discount for hospitality industry permanent

Vancouver Park Board says bylaw will be enforced to avoid future tent cities

First Indigenous councillor in Terrace quits, cites systemic racism

BC advocates say relaxed drug offence penalties not enough amid deadly supply

Should all seniors get the COVID-19 vaccine before essential workers?

'This is huge for our business': BC makes liquor discount for hospitality industry permanent

Vancouver Park Board says bylaw will be enforced to avoid future tent cities

Georgia Straight

Vancouver ranks second most 'severely unaffordable major housing market' in International study

Two homeless shelters to open in Vancouver in April, with other housing projects proposed

The Tyee

Vancouver Police to Review own violent arrests at Indigenous pipeline protest

BC Tests found unsafe lead levels in water of 35 First Nation Schools

Miscellaneous