Ep 226: Decriminalization on the hroizon

A potpourri episode of a random assortment of news from decriminalization to COVID to the Green Party and much, much more.BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialLinksBC seeks exemption to decriminalize drug possession ($)B.C. asks federal government for exemption to decriminalize illicit drugsMore than 1,700 lives lost in 2020 due to toxic illicit drugs | BC Gov NewsCEO of health authority leaves organization after report into alleged misspendingOttawa announces $3-billion-a-year transit transfer to cities, $5.9-billion for stimulus projectsPoilievre leaves Finance as Conservatives shuffle critic roles  Green Party Leader Annamie Paul to run in Toronto Centre, setting stage for rematchSome Greens worry internal conflict will hobble new leader Annamie Paul in the next electionSome ineligible self-employed CERB recipients won't be forced to repay, government saysThe Daily — Labour Force Survey, January 2021Canada’s visa application centre in Beijing run by Chinese policeOntario postponing March Break to mid-April, says education ministerPremier says B.C. has no plans to move spring break, asks out of province visitors to stay awayNL election delayed for nearly half the province due to COVID-19State of COVID in NewfoundlandIain Rankin will be next premier of Nova ScotiaImage: Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, via flickr/bcgovphotos