Sunday, April 19, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: April 18/19, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, April  18/192020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   

BC enables police to issue $2K fines for price gouging, reselling of medical supplies
BC price gougers reselling medical supplies amid COVID-19 to face $2K fines: minister
Calgary doctor leads workout as people wait in line at COSTCO
Issues continue to plague coronavirus ravaged BC prison, officers' union says
Reopening auto firms safely can serve as 'example' for others, CEO says
Canada to spend $306M on Indigenous businesses struggling amid coronavirus pandemic
Ottawa stresses caution as some regions eye relaxing coronavirus restrictions
Forget about PNE, other summer events amid COVID-19 measures, cays BC's top doctor
Time to Buy BC strategy asking consumers to research products, see if they're truly local
BC reports 3 more deaths  from COVID-19, 29 new confirmed cases
BC to levy $2,000 fines for price gouging and reselling medical supplies
Don't expect PNE or other large gatherings this summer
BC and Saskatchewan issue COVID-19 warnings following outbreak at Alberta oil sands site
BC enables police to issue $2K fines for price gouging, reselling of medical supplies
Tech entrepreneur collects over 50 electronic devices to help COVID-19 patients see loved ones
Behind the scenes of the program feeding some of Vancouver's most vulnerable
Abuse and threats part of daily life for Vancouver park rangers amid pandemic
Vancouver police escort small group protesting government restrictions
Resellers of medical supplies, price gougers to be fined $2,000
Will lessons be learned from telework?
BC police can now issue $2,000 tickets for reselling medical supplies, price gouging




Globe and Mail

"I just want to survive:' Greenhouses struggling with economic reality of COVID-19
Vancouver police arrest 14 for school break-in during homeless-housing protest

CBC

BC Supreme Court judge rejects injunctions sought by homeowners against speculation tax
Flood watch activated for areas of BC's Cariboo and Chilcotin
Vancouver police say no large 420 event planned as cannabis celebrations goes virtual
14 people arrested after occupying Vancouver Elementary School



Vancouver Sun

Homeless advocates arrested in overnight occupation of Strathcona school


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC Ferries vessel sustained damage to both vehicle decks in 'hard landing'

Victoria News

Central Saanich councillor wants to take reimbursement out of councillors hands
Trans Mountain pipeline work proceeds with COVID-19 restrictions



Global

Homeless activists arrested after occupying Vancouver elementary school over COVID-19



Georgia Straight



The Tyee

For Oil and its dependents, It's Code Blue
Parliament's pandemic politics take centre stage ahead of House sitting


Vancouver Courier




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