Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, February 10, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 469 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths

'This is the weekend to stay home,' health officials say, as BC records 469 new cases of COVID-19

Short supply means most vaccinations in BC are second doses for now

BC sees 469 new COVID-19 cases, six deaths Wednesday

Globe and Mail

BC premier 'alarmed' by systemic racism allegations, promises anti-racism law

Spread of COVID-19 in Whistler ski resort slows, health officials say

Committee urged to consider diversity, action on systemic racism in BC's Police Act revision 

Snowfall warnings issued for parts of BC as province shivers through deep freeze

CBC

1 dead, more than 30 injured in multi-vehicle Coquihalla highway crash

Closing up shop: Vancouver's Chinatown battered by crime, COVID-19 and dirty streets

Premier John Horgan says cross-border tent gatherings at Peace Arch Park a federal issue

Wind Chill could make it feel like -25C outside on South Coast as Arctic air grips BC

Penticton mayor attributes high police workload to homelessness in the Okanagan City

New MMIWG art project focuses on untold stories of national inquiry

Vancouver Sun

'Absolute carnage': Coquihalla Highway closed near Hope after multi-car crash claims life

Rise of COVID-19 variants heighten concert around cross-border meetups

Horgan says he was broadsided by Ottawa over fish farm closures

Victoria Times-Colonist

Province extends lease on Travellodge as homeless shelter until end of December

Save-On-Foods employees ratify new deal with up to 15 per cent wage increases

Councillor urges Victorians to wear read and decorate doorways to welcome year of the Ox

Amid lease dispute, worries that Golf course in Qualicum Beach will drop to nine holes

Island gets new treatment and recovery beds for adults with addictions

Working together to get through the pandemic

Victoria News

Indigenous collections curator calls Royal BC Museum 'wicked place', resigns

Victoria police officer's stop and search of man deemed unlawful in BC Supreme Court

12% of COVID-19 rule breakers in BC have paid their fines

Vaccines coming, BC Seniors need to be ready, Horgan

Global BC

Liberal MLA's call on BC, Washington State to close Peace Arch Park amid increase in tents 

Premier says BC has no plans to move spring break, asks out of province visitors to stay away

Fatal Crash closes Coquihalla Highway northbound lanes north of Hope

Vancouver council approves Nora Hendrix Way, City's first street named after a Black woman

Great Canadian Gaming staff tried to 'smooth' over sexual assault involving high roller: inquiry

Vernon sees 1% vacancy rate as 'rental crunch' hits Okanagan

Skytrain to UBC an Langley still not a done deal even with federal transit funding in place

UBC grad and prominent Saudi women's rights activist released from prison

BC's top doctor sees injunction against churches violating ban on services

Georgia Straight

Whistler update, Premier Horgan on border requirements and health violations

Fatal multi-vehicle collision closes Coquihalla Highway north of Hope

City of Vancouver spurns Hogan's Alley Society's input before naming street after Nora Hendrix

High sales, lower listings set stage for hot Metro Vancouver housing market

The Tyee

Don't be fooled: Alberta is still playing the coal game

The Gastown Hotel is Dirty and Dangerous, say tenant and staff

Norway is still badly beating Canada on Climate

Facing 'Gruesome' housing shortages some gulf islanders call for the Empty Homes Tax

Miscellaneous