Ottawa Observations: Friday, March 5, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for   Friday, March 5 , 2021

Canadians held in China / China tensions

Bank fraud charge against Meng Wanzhou is bogus, lawyers argue in new court filing

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What the approval of Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine means for Canadians

Ontario aims to give all seniors firs COVID-19 shots by June, removes stay at home order for Toronto, Peel

Vaccination teams set up mobile clinics, offer cash or gift cards, to reach vulnerable transient people

Head on Ontario's task force says province could finish its first doses by June 20

Health Canada approves 4th COVID-19 vaccine as Pfizer agrees to accelerate deliveries

Ontario reports highest COVID-19 case count in a week as variant numbers continue to surge

Ontario aims for COVID-19 vaccinations by June 20  for 'every eligible person who wants it'

Barrie long-term care resident back in isolation despite being vaccinated

The J&J vaccine is approved in Canada. What do we know about it?

Upward trend continues as BC reports 634 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Johnson and Johnson vaccine approved in Canada. How does it compare to others?

Dr. Bonnie Henry apologizes for 'bad communications' with people whose 2nd vaccine was cancelled

Dentists, teachers, bus drivers want Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in BC

BC to prioritize COVID-19 outbreaks and clusters with first doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

Over 600 new cases active and hospitalized cases continue to increase

Health Canada approves Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine

Globe and Mail

A plan to boost home ownership by Black families

Amid affordable housing shortage, friends wonder why donated Kitsilano house sits empty

Beacon Hall Golf Club members vote on developer's $250 million offer to buy course

Former Toronto Police Chief appointed Ontario Place adviser with $171,500 salary

Quebec was not alone in paying for Pierre Trudeau's mistakes

A minister who ducked when the allegation came his way

Canadians are left on their own to figure out ever-evolving COVID-19 vaccine policies

Trudeau holds firm on premiers' health-care funding demands, COVID-19 aid comes first

Ombudsman failed to provide information officials needed to investigate Johathan Vance, says Trudeau

Proposed federal carbon offset credit regulations raise farmer's advocate's concern

Anti-abortion groups seek to dominate Conservative policy convention

COVID-19 vaccine passports are coming. Is Canada ready?

CBC
  

Canada to take COVAX vaccines, won't share doses until every Canadian is insulated: Anand

Cyber spies fall short on protecting Canadians' privacy after breaches, says new report

Trudeau says he still has confidence in Sajjan after ombudsman's testimony

Trudeau holds firm on premiers' health care funding demands

Canada swung to first trade surplus since 2019 in January as exports surged

Sajjan had a duty to pursue misconduct claim against Vance, says former military members

Federal government unveils plan to allow communities, industry to earn carbon offset credits

National Chief Bellegarde urges Ottawa to rethink Mi'kmaq fisheries decision

Why Canadians should elect their Governor General

Toronto Star

   

Toronto will move into the 'grey zone on Monday' Here's what that means

Toronto's COVID-19 vaccination efforts get a shot in the arm from federal and provincial supply news

Vaccines will arrive faster than you think, but maybe not faster than the variants are rising

Tech companies committed to fight child-pornography online. A year later, survivors say they aren't seeing results

Canadian soldier found dead in his quarters in Afghanistan: military

Doug Ford hires former Police chief Mark Saunders to advise on the future of Ontario Place

Montreal-area immigration detainees on hunger strike over COVID-19 fears

Live performance venues could soon reopen across Quebec, but curfew concerns remain

Toronto Sun

Tories accuse PM and defence minister of covering up general's sexual misconduct allegations

Ontario-developed graphene face mask passes Health Canada tests

Cancel culture comes for Pierre Elliot Trudeau

Del Duca moving Ontario Liberals forward after tumultuous year

Grim numbers for Canadian business

National Post

Russia, China and India's new weapon for global supremacy? Vaccines

Alberta pastor accused of flouting COVID restrictions to remain in jail, before May trial

People are starting to get nervous about Canada's housing market again

Dangerous for anti-semitic Canadian Nationalist Party to have access to voters list

Trudeau sticks to September timeline despite new COVID Vaccine and new doses

Here's what can happen if the Kielburger brothers refuse to testify before Parliament

Provinces accelerate COVID vaccination targets as Canada's rollout gains steam

Canada must stand with Australia against Facebook and google

One size fits all solutions won't work for childcare, especially after the pandemic

Maclean's

Citizens need to learn the 'long term positive impact of refugees on the economy'

A troubled bridge over water in this New Brunswick  town

In defence of Canadian shipbuilding

Global

Two pilots unhurt after helicopter crashes on Bowen Island

British Columbians to pay PST on sugary drinks, vapes more online platforms starting April 1

Advocate calls for public alert over dysentery outbreak in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Judge reserves decision in church challenge of BC public health rules

BC cattle company wins appeal; ranch entitled to restrict public access to 2 lakes near Merritt

Privy Council Office was warned to 'put some things in writing' after 2018 Vance complaint

Trudeau doubles down on handling of 2018 Vance concerns as Tories accuse of coverup

Miscellaneous

BC hopes to curb gang shootings with new gun legislation

The Vancouver Park Board declares war on goose poop

BC PST to be added to sales of carbonated drinks, tech,  and vapour products effective April 1

After helicopter crashes on Bowen Island, two people transported to hospital

Edward Rogers just wanted a beer. He ended up battling racism in BC

When is Mountaintop Removal not Mountaintop removal? In Alberta, of course!

We can't keep leaving reconciliation to the Courts

Forty years of failure to curb media monopolies

Most Black and Indigenous students want Police out of schools, report finds