Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, May 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, May 15, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC



Five new COVID-19 deaths, 2 new outbreaks in BC
COVID-19 outbreak confirmed at Abbotsford Regional hospital
BC woman says she's 'living proof' of surviving COVID-19 after waking up from coma
In BC: Two new outbreaks, five deaths, reopening guidelines and anti-Asian attacks
BC has five new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours

BC reports new COVID-19 outbreak at Coquitlam food facility, plus 5 new deaths
BC Health officials report 15 new coronavirus cases, five new deaths
BC COVID 19 numbers stay low with 15 new cases




Globe and Mail

For off the grid Vancouver Islanders, self-isolation is a way of life, virus or no virus
BC schools to reopen in June on part-time, optional basis
Violent hate-fuelled incident in East Vancouver convenience store
Hate-fuelled incidents against East Asians on the rise, police say
WorkSafe BC issues COVID-19 guidelines as businesses ready to open
High rents, tourism reliance will mean Vancouver's recovery will be slow




CBC

BC government buys Victoria Hotel to house the homeless
WorkSafe launches new employer guidelines as British Columbians  start returning to work
The new normal: School for children of essential workers and a look at what the future may hold
Keremeos residents asked to limit water use to avoid overloading sewer system during high water flows
Male teacher at Greater Victoria daycare charged with sexual assault



Vancouver Sun

BC Schools reopening on optional, part-time basis in June
Why Vancouver has been so slow in responding to even simple COVID challenges
Enduring COVID-19 wit a low income: BC's hard working heroes, children left behind and food bank boom times
ICBC success rate sparks legal throwdown
Wet'suwet'en agreement could see pipeline disagreements down the road
BC Retailers cautiously preparing to reopen


Victoria Times Colonist

BC students will have option to return to school part time in June
Province buys Victoria hotel to shelter people at homeless camps
WorkSafe BC issues COVID-19 guidelines as businesses reopen
Ferry service between Horseshoe Bay, Departure Bay to resume June 3


Victoria News

BC Schools to begin part time class instruction June 1
Employees fee 'backstabbed' by after hotel sold to province to house homeless
One in five non-profits in BC at risk of Closing
Student files class action lawsuit against University of Victoria over parking fees
Ferry sailings from Nanaimo's Departure Bay terminal to resume June 3



Global

BC schools to open on optional, part time basis June 1
WorkSafe BC releases guidelines for major sectors re-opening next week
Steady traffic but reduced capacity on BC Ferries as May Long Weekend kicks off
BC Ferries service between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay to resume June 3
Snowbirds announce Shuswap flyover but further BC Interior flybys remain top secret
Vancouver mayor says he was 'blindsided' by closed-door vote to cut police budget
Yukon, Northwest Territories begin to ease COVID-19 measures after month of no new cases
COVID-19 reignites debate over BC's reservation only campsites
BC buys Victoria hotel, as deadline to house homeless in 2 camps looms



Georgia Straight

COVID-19 threatens the survival of local charities, nonprofits
BC schools to reopen part-time on June 1 as part of five-stage plan
Two large Canadian corporations obtain substantially lower property assessments in Metro Vancouver
87 percent of Canadians were able to pay rent in full last month, according to Angus Reid Institute poll


The Tyee

Insiders say Harper's fingerprints are all over leadership race
Tsilhqot'in Finally win long fight against open pit mine
Harper, Kenney and the usual suspects see the pandemic as an opportunity
This growing season in BC is proving difficult and dangerous



Vancouver Courier


Surge in digital health care from doctor consultation to prescriptions
BC schools to reopen part-time June 1; participation optional
Trudeau defends rollout of COVID-19  benefits, US border crossing closures