Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, February 24, 2021 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Rapid tests for COVID-19 are crucial for Canada's pandemic recovery, say experts

Two more deaths and another 456 COVID-19 cases reported in BC

Health professionals being recruited as BC ramps up for mass COVID-19 vaccination

Case numbers plateau, two more VGH outbreak ..

COVID-19 variants raise new concerns about schools in BC, Alberta

COVID-19 outbreak spreads to two more units at Vancouver General Hospital

Health officials ready for 'monumental task' of mass vaccinations as BC Records 56 new cases

BC's seven day average case count rises, sparking third wave fears

Hints of increased severity of variant disease not evidence enough for BC authorities

BC still hovering on the edge of precipice with 500 odd COVID cases a day

Island records 35 new COVID cases, details of BC's vaccination plan expected Monday

456 new COVID-19 cases in BC, 2 deaths

Globe and Mail

Police issue over $900 in tickets to two BC Ferries passengers for not wearing masks

Family of Indigenous woman who says she was turned away from BC hospital want review made public

CBC

BC expanding its immunization workforce over next 6 months

Half-billion dollar unregistered BC shadow mortgage broker says he just met demand

Temporary parquet approved in Vancouver as safe drinking space for managed alcohol program

Olympic Village elementary school plan inches forward but funding still up in the air

Summer camping reservations opening to BC residents on March 8

Vancouver Sun

Neighbourhood resident thinks city's approach to Strathcona Park is garbage

YVR arrivals may be walking away, opting for fines over mandatory hotel quarantine

RCMP union protests Bonnie Henry's 'offensive' comments about police culture on mental health issues

Bidding wars again hitting high-end housing market

Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski working to formalize details of takeover from RCMP

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria prepares for Government Street overhaul as part of $15M water-main project

Mother and daughter hit with $900 in fines after refusing to wear masks on ferry

$85.7 million to reduce curves, improve safety on highway to Sooke

Bust of Queen in Beacon Hill Park beheaded

BC will be opening up additional beds for homeless in Victoria and Vancouver

Clover Point should be open to all

Victoria News

Slew of anti-bylaw graffiti an 'unacceptable' form of communication says Victoria mayor, police

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II beheaded in Victoria's Beacon Hill Park

Fighting a fire a family affair to Colwood Assistant Chief Greg Chow

Public asked for comment on proposed overpass for Pat Bay in Central Saanich

BC's COVID-19 business grant fund still mostly unspent

Global BC

Jewelry and fancy restaurants: Fore BC District official criticized for lavish spending

Vancouver School Board takes fire over retroactive pay bump for trustees

BC residents to get priority as provincial camping reservations open March 8

Graffiti spree targeting bylaw officers appears in Victoria amid homeless camp tensions

'Abusive' BC Ferry passengers arrested, fined $920 for refusal to mask up

BCTF president blasts BC's response as WorkSafeBC data shows COVID-19 related claims in schools

SFU experts dispute BC's plan to prioritize vaccine roll-out by age and not profession

Union outraged as lockout looms for workers at Kelowna cab

Georgia Straight

BC and Amanda Todd Legacy Society founder release statement for Pink Shirt Day 2021 on February 24

Shallow earthquake hits Alaska Panhandle near BC and Yukon borders

Future public school, daycare eyed in Vancouver's Olympic Village

Two women arrested and fined over $900 after throwing tantrum about mask-wearing on BC Ferries

The Tyee

Why are Politicians so painfully, pathetically unfunny?

One thing Jason Kenney and Elizabeth May agree on

A new Pocket Park will allow Legal Drinking in the Downtown Eastside

Moving House? Why Not Actually Move your House?

Miscellaneous