Ottawa Observations: Friday, May 14, 2021

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday,  May 14, 2021

 

Canadians held in China / China tensions                         

Vancouver Police investigate troubling incidents at Chinese consulate

The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health officials lay out road map for what life could look like after most Canadians receive COVID-19 vaccines

Spread of COVID-19 variant forces UK to reduce interval of second vaccine doses to older Britons

Experts call on Canada to use COVAX AstraZeneca doses or give them back

The AstraZeneca fiasco is the latest example of the Gen X curse

Partially vaccinated Canadians can socialize outdoors this summer, Tam says

Canada reports 28 cases of rare blood clots following AstraZeneca vaccinations

Canadians who got AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn't regret decision, health experts say

If COVID-19 cases are falling in Ontario, why are so many tests still coming back positive?

Vaccine allocations for Toronto, Peel set to plunge with end of extra supply for COVID-19 hot spots

What happens after 75 percent of us are vaccinated? Here's what Ottawa says

CDC lifts most mask guidance. Canada will stay the course

Delayed second Pfizer COVI-19 shot produces three times more antibodies: Study

BC reports fewer than 500 new cases for 1st time since mid-March

Vaccines, re-openings and graduations: BC COVID-19 questions answered

Dr. Bonnie Henry responds to South China Morning Post article on COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care homes

Dr. Bonnie Henry says there's a test for vaccine induced thrombotic thrombocypotenia (aka VITT)

Globe and Mail

General in charge of vaccine logistics under military investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, source says

Ron Siwicki failed his mother. Who failed him? A Winnipeg family's horror shows the limits of elder care at home

Lumber mania: How supply constraints in BC are colliding with insatiable demand in the US to push lumber prices through the roof

Developer files lawsuit against Vancouver over empty-homes tax

Golfers tee off on Ford over Ontario's ban on many outdoor activities 

A weakened Biden throws Canada under the bus, again

Canada's COVID-19 hotel-quarantine program is a farce and it should be scrapped

Heritage Minister defends Bill C-10, as committee awaits Justice Minister to address concerns

Blanchet says next federal election campaign could begin in mid-August if pandemic brought under control

CBC

Major General Dany Fortin under military investigation, is no longer leading vaccine campaign

Lobbyists set a new record for efforts to influence federal government during pandemic

Preliminary talks on lifting Canada-US border restrictions underway

Military replaces another top officer in wake of sexual misconduct allegations

Heritage minister stands by controversial Bill C-10, urges MPs to pass it 'quickly'

Defence department prepares ground for victims' bill of rights - two years after the law passed

Toronto Star

 

Military officer overseeing Canada's vaccine roll out steps down pending military investigation

There's no 'silver bullet' for fixing Toronto's housing affordability crisis. But here are five ways to ease the pain

As Toronto cancels major summer events, Calgary Stampede vows the show will go on - rodeo included

Toronto Sun

Trudeau's diminished One-Dose Summer

COVID infected international arrivals drop as cases on domestic flights spike

Man 75, listened to politicians, got vaccinated, died five days later

How much did CBC lawsuit folly cost?

When you take on Trudeau, expect mean tweets and trolling

Rapid testing provides additional layer to keep communities safe

Canada's Naval procurement costs are skyrocketing -- how did this happen?

National Post

Major General Dany Fortin steps down from COVID vaccine rollout job while facing military investigation

Heritage Minister ignored his own officials over controversial Bill C-10, documents reveal

You mean Ontarians can't play golf because of Doug Ford's buddies?

Canada must support Israel in the face of heinous Hamas violence

Jason Kenney says he distance himself from UCP caucus vote over expelling dissident backbenchers

Maclean's

A Canadian is fighting for change in Ukraine. So far, he's losing

A crisis of confidence in the Canadian Armed Forces

Someone must police the police

Global

Military head of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout steps aside amid investigation

Vancouver police mistakenly arrest retired BC Supreme Court judge

Labour groups launch boycott of 2 BC hotels over pandemic firings

'Open up the marine and land borders': Proposed US bill a blow to BC cruise industry

Youth the key to long-term disruption of gangs, says BC cop

Former gaming minister agrees 'unfair' to cop who said 'something stinky' at casinos

Expert says COVID-19 could be a cause in public nature of Metro Vancouver gang violence

Homicide investigators launch online portal to collect evidence from YVR murder

BC solicitor general meets with police chiefs about Metro Vancouver gang violence

Miscellaneous            

 

One dead, two injured after shooting at Market Crossing in Burnaby - United Nations vs Brothers Keepers gang war?

'A Garage Sale for the Last Old Growth'

Life was already tough for Migrant Farm workers. The Pandemic made it worse

BC abruptly cancels climate action grants for Municipalities

'The wheels are falling off the Clown Car'

How to Sell a Carbon Tax. And Not