Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday/Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC rally calls for safe release of prisoners
Vancouver based AbCellera receives $175 million in federal funding to pursue prevention and treatment of COVID-19
Doctor Bonnie Henry links jump in BC COVID-19 cases to work camp in Alberta oil-sands
Feds investing $175M in BC firm developing COVID-19 treatment
Poultry plant cautionary tale means 'safe, slow and methodical' return
Trudeau takes break from daily COVID-19 update
Dr. Bonnie Henry warns against 'missteps' as BC prepares to begin reopening
Contact tracing a key task as provinces reopen amid pandemic
Patients in Northern BC getting COVID 19 test results faster thanks to air transport efforts
BC announces 26 new coronavirus cases, new community outbreak at poultry plant
Ottawa puts up $175 million to back COVID-19 treatment research by BC company
Globe and Mail
Vancouver faces calls to move quickly to loosen restaurant-patio rules
Teens set off flare in BC store in 'reckless' act that started fire, traumatized clerk, RCMP say
Mudslide blocks traffic on Trans Canada Highway west of Revelstoke
Let's not kick the homeless back to the curb when the coronavirus pandemic is over
CBC
BC teachers moonlight as filmmakers to connect with students using technology and humour
Victoria theatres struggle to stay afloat amid COVID-19 closures
How long can a cavity wait? And other questions about routine procedures in COVID-19 limbo
Bowen Island residents stranded after TransLink suspends bus services
Will some city streets in Vancouver remain closed after the pandemic?
BC restauranteurs ponder future of dining as COVID-19 cases flatten
Casino closures could hurt finances of cities, community groups
Vancouver Sun
Pandemic shutdown may push Granville Island to the brink
Vancouver Aquarium's revenues drop to zero from $3 million a month
BC hairstylists and barbers sign petition asking not to reopen first
Some delay in anti-money laundering measures because of pandemic, but progress being made
BC potato farmers face tough decisions as demand for fries fizzles
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Open a restaurant in mid-pandemic? it might not be a recipe for disaster
Pedestrian signals automated at busy Victoria intersections
Dr. Henry's leadership extends far beyond health
May 4 City of Victoria reconciliation dialogue event postponed
Tourism outlook bleak, with glimmers of hope
Victoria News
Pandemic brings relief and concern for firefighting during coming dry season
Greater Victoria's female leaders honoured in 'unique' online gallery fundraiser
Barbers, hairstylists sign petition to note be in first phase of BC economic reopening
BC halfway to goal of single-site jobs for care home staff
Global BC
No haircuts until industry has a COVID-19 plan in place, says BC's top doctor
'Not a great look': Councillor trashes illegal dumpers at Vancouver park
'Sometimes we are hungry all day': Food truck relief en route for truckers hit hard by COVID-19
Georgia Straight
As Canadian provinces prepare to open their economies, Sweden never even went into a lockdown
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $240.5 million in funding for virtual mental health supports and services
The Tyee
Alberta's Meat Plant Workers Share their fears and anger
For Chinatown Seniors, Survival Means Staying in Touch
Wet'suwet'en, BC and Ottawa Move Forward on Land Rights and Title
Vancouver Courier
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