Thursday, February 6, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, February 6, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, February 6, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Third and fourth cases of presumptive coronavirus reported in Metro Vancouver
British Columbia records third and fourth presumptive cases of novel coronavirus
Two more people tested positive in Vancouver Coastal Health region
Two new 'presumptive positive' coronavirus cases in British Columbia
Plane carrying Canadians from China's coronavirus outbreak zone arrives in Canada
2 new presumptive cases of coronavirus found in BC
BC passengers living under 'cabinet arrest' on quarantined cruise ship
Two BC visitors test positive for Wuhan coronavirus, now four cases
Plane carrying 176 Canadians from Wuhan, China makes brief stop in British Columbia
Vancouver couple on board cruise ship stranded outside Taiwan
British Columbia identifies 2 new cases of novel coronavirus, bringing total to 4



Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

RCMP move to evict Wet'suwet'en campers
Canada chooses Colonialism again
Wet'suwet'en supporters set up blockade at Port of Vancouver
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip describes RCMP raid on Wet'suwet'en as 'disgusting violation' of UN declaration
Wet'suwet'en chiefs file court challenge to review pipeline's environmental certification
Six arrested for obstruction in RCMP enforcement of injunction on Wet'suwet'en traditional territory
Coastal GasLink president David Pfeiffer releases open letter after RCMP enforces BC Supreme Court injunction
As RCMP begin arrests, Gidimt'en spokesperson Molly Wickham issues declaration on Wet'suwet'en rights
Unist'ot'en Camp Twitter feed says RCMP has made first arrests in enforcing Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. injunction
6 arrested at Wet'suwet'en anti-pipeline camp
'We are feeling strong': BC pipeline opponents brace for more possible arrests
Wet'suwet'en vow to keep fighting after RCMP make arrests at pipeline blockade camp
Protesters blockade Port of Vancouver in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en 



Globe and Mail 

BC's public auto insurance system gets a major overhaul, transitioning to no-fault model
Global Shipping industry disrupted by spreading coronavirus
No injunction for BC Taxi industry against Uber, Lyft pending judicial review



CBC

BCTF president says salary, learning conditions key issues for teachers when mediated talks resume
Major overhaul of ICBC could see rates drop by 20%, with lawyers cut out of system, province says
Taxi association loses court bid to curb ride hailing companies Lyft and Uber
Special mediators appointed by BC government in bid to end forestry dispute
Probe of deadly BC derailment enters next phase says Transportation Safety Board


Vancouver Sun

Huge ICBC overhaul moves BC to no-fault auto insurance, trims rates 20 per cent in switch to 'no fault' insurance
From no-fault hater to no fault lover: The inside story on David Eby's decision to revamp ICBC 
With Eby's Flip-Flop what could possibly go wrong?
ICBC changes put rights of injured at grave risk, lawyers warn
Think BC has a lot of housing regulations? You ain't seen nothing
Port Security rules don't violate Charter rights, Federal Court rules


Vancouver Province

After ruling it out, Horgan goes for no-fault auto insurance


Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria Councillors tread water on Crystal Pool as staff investigate 'new opportunities'
Art Gallery expansion could start this year, hinges on $10M of federal cash
Controversial Duck's Building overhaul plan advances to public hearing
Province appoints special mediators to help end lengthy forestry strike
Victoria to contribute up to $90,000 toward Olympic qualifying basketball tournament
We need more than just a new swimming pool


Victoria News

Victoria examines new, undisclosed location for Crystal Pool
Victoria non-profit asking public for donations, supplies to help Cowichan flood victims
BC to reduce ICBC rates further restrict people from suing
Cold comfort from US softwood lumber decision, BC industry says


Global BC

Washed out road to Sasquatch Mountain Resort to reopen Friday morning: ministry
Vernon renters allege 'renoviction' after landlord evicts them
TSB investigators finished probe of fatal Field, BC train derailment, ready to compile report
Spiked fences, railings a danger to wildlife: BC Conservation Officer Service
BC government axing layer, legal costs to create no-fault style insurance at ICBC
IIO notified after man found dead near Lions Gate Bridge after being released by RCMP
2 days after walking away, mediators Vince Ready, Amanda Rogers hired back to BC forestry strike


Georgia Straight

How to tame your  School trustee
BC NDP politicians promise to lower ICBC premiums by 20 percent with what looks like no-fault auto insurance


Vancouver Courier

City of Surrey lawyer downplays Mayor Doug McCallum's role in fining Uber
Two single-family homes in Shaughnessy could be replaced by 81-unit rental building
ICBC premiums to drop by about 20 percent with new legislation
Sex and the city: Richmond 'body rub' policies scrutinized



The Tyee



Miscellaneous






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