Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, April 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, April 17 2020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   

BC's COVID-19 rates have begun to decline, easing strain on health care system
Indigenous leaders say federal authorities need to address outbreak at Mission Institution
Mid-May earliest possible time to lift COVID-19 Restrictions
No new deaths in BC as hospital numbers continue to trend down
Who in BC is getting coronavirus and who is severely affected
Ottawa sending CAF nursing officers, medical technicians to Quebec nursing homes
Post-secondary students call for federal aid as survey reveals financial struggles
'Incomplete' data for Canada hurts ability to model pandemic, scientists say
Cute shoes - recognizing leadership in the time of COVID
British Columbians have made an impact in stemming the pandemic, data shows
Vancouver resumes Kitsilano and Point Grey parking enforcement to deter visitors
A 14 day quarantine is too short in Seven Per Cent of Covid cases
Our Future hinges on COVID-19 tests. Here's what's being done
BC is winning the battle, but tough prevention measures will remain
When Can We return to Normal? Not soon
BC prisons on high alert for COVID-19 following death of inmate
Stay the course, Dr. Bonnie henry tells BC
BC's Covid-19 rates have begun to decline, easing strain on health care system
A look at the Vancouver-area care homes that are dealing well with coronavirus outbreaks
BC preparing to ease some COVID-19 restrictions in May
Serology testing expected to she new light on extend of COVID-19 infections in BC
Hotels 'caught off guard' by Victoria's request to use rooms for the homeless
Premier says timing on reopening the border with Washington state will largely be BC's decision
After recovering from COVID-19, Vancouver woman grateful for family and medical system
Florists, flower farmers dealing with fallouts from COVID-19
Here's what activities might be coming back to BC soon (and which ones won't)
BC reports no new deaths from COVID-19 as confirmed cases climb to 1,618
BC eyes potentially starting to ease extraordinary restrictions in mid-May
Curve flattened, hope restored, but COVID-19 battle isn't over in BC
BC officials announce 43 new cases, no additional deaths
Outside investigation demanded after COVID-19 races through prison in BC
Over 100 quarantined at hotels after BC screens international arrivals
Victoria wants homeless to be housed in empty hotels during pandemic
BC measures helping to slow COVID-19 in province, Henry says
No new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported on Vancouver Island
Hotel owners see safety risks if homeless people fill rooms
Don't expect everything to quickly return to normal
BC could see some COVID-19 restrictions eased by mid-May: Health officials
Victoria mayor advocates finding shelter for people during COVID-19 pandemic
BC's latest modelling shows restrictions flattening curve




Globe and Mail

BC first province in Canada to give cities more leeway that allow cities to run deficits
Higher than normal snowpacks mean parts of BC at risk of flooding

CBC

Rise in family violence hotline calls amid pandemic worry advocates

Vancouver Sun



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist



Victoria News

University of Victoria researchers say booze sales should be restricted, not encouraged


Global





Georgia Straight

Petroleum lobby group calls on Ottawa to back off climate agenda and cancel implementation of UNDRIP

The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier

Vancouver city councillors agree to 10 percent pay cut during pandemic
Energy sector upbeat about new federal funding; green group's reaction mixed
Oil and gas commission postponing, extending permit and levy periods