Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, May 8, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
First Nation, Métis, Inuit leaders concerned about Indigenous COVID-19 outbreaks
How BC health authorities are undermining Indigenous governments
BC reports one new death, 29 new cases of COVID-19
BCIT employee tests positive for novel coronavirus
Avoid close contact with mothers on Mother's Day: BC Government
BC confirms 1 additional death, 29 new cases of COVID-19
BC health officials report 29 new coronavirus cases, one new death
BC records 29 more COVID-19 cases, no new care home outbreaks
Globe and Mail
A look at BC's effort to move homeless people indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic
Vancouver stands by 7per cent property tax increase during pandemic
Regional District issues evacuation order, alert in Quesnel due to landslide risk
Advocates say the dismantling of BC tent cities presents a chance to reform Canada's housing policies
CBC
Even in health emergency, Mother's Day takes the cake for BC bakers and florists
Evacuation order and alert issued due to landslide risk in Quesnel area
This is what a trip to the dentist could look like in BC when offices reopen
Backcountry users reminded to use caution as SAR teams see increase in incidents
Business break and enters spike by 562% since COVID-19
Vancouver to run micro wedding pilot project this summer
Vancouver Sun
Plan for voluntary return to school coming at end of month, says BC Premier
James banks on Restart BC plan to alleviate economy, 400,000 lost jobs
Graduating into a recession will alter careers, lives forever
BC officials say stay close to home this weekend
Yoga studios, gyms, fitness centres waiting for reopening guidelines
TransLink cancels service reductions and layoffs
BC loses 396,500 jobs since February
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Navy sailors back home after spending seven weeks in isolation off coast
Deadline for moving homeless out of Victoria camps extended to May 20
Greater Victoria unemployment rate jumps to 7.2%: StatCan
Business break-ins up sharply from same time last year, Victoria police say
Finding the right balance as province eases restrictions
Victoria News
Phase by phase look at how BC hopes to re-open parts of society
Business break and enters up 567 per cent during pandemic: Victoria police
BC joins national effort to deal with COVID-19 court backups
Local business support effort goes province-wide in BC
BC unemployment rate more than doubles in April
Global
BC fitness clubs, yoga studios, gyms not expected to be reopened until summer
No break on 14 day quarantine for Hollywood stars, says BC Premier
'The park is going to close': BC to Vancouver homeless campers who refuse COVID-19 housing
TransLink rescinds 1,500 layoff notices and suspends planned service reductions
BC Search and Rescue crews see spike in calls, face new dangers amid COVID-19
BC supermarkets ask customers to wear masks
Wildlife cameras in closed BC Parks capture animals roaming freely
Georgia Straight
Thousands of health care workers register for online BCIT course teaching critical care skills
Vancouver park board reopening tennis and pickleball courts across city
Police watchdog wants answers on VPD's response to Lord Byng Racists Video
The Tyee
Rediscovering Traditional Ways during a pandemic
Vancouver Courier
BC Housing tells Oppenheimer Park Homeless to vacate grounds by 6 PM today
Ottawa extends federal wage subsidy program beyond June
BC unemployment rate spikes to 11.5% as nation reports worst job losses in recent memory
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