Monday, May 4, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, May 4, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, May 4, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC
                   

British Columbia's health system can handle a cautious restart to social activity, provincial officer says
Number of new COVID-19 cases should hit zero by mid-June if we remain at home: BC officials
Surrey company creates hat-mounted face shield to protect workers
Number of ICU patients drops to 20, as BC reports 3 new COVID-19 deaths
Dr. Bonnie Henry says pandemic has reached 'the end of our beginning" phase of the pandemic
World leaders launch fundraising for vaccine - without United States
My curve is not flattening!
Prices are soaring for supplies to keep Frontline Workers Safe
BC confirms 53 new cases of COVID-19 since Saturday
Trudeau pledges $850 million to global pandemic fight
BC union says nurses lacking adequate, quality supply of personal protective gear
BC health officials believe personal interactions can eventually double without resurgence of COVID-19
BC modelling projections hint at safe path to increase social interactions
Hunting for a pandemic 'sweet spot' for BC
Three dead in BC over the past two days, bringing total to 117
BC care aide takes us to the front line of pandemic
BC looking for 'sweet spot' when it comes to opening province back up
BC records 170 'excess deaths' so far during COVID-19 pandemic
Kearl Lake workers from BC reminded to self isolate due to COVID-19 




Globe and Mail

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CBC

BC's summer promises to be 'unique,' but what does that actually mean?
'Murder hornet' risk and name overblown, says BC's top bee expert
BC to relax COVID-19 rules later than most other provinces - but it had fewer to begin with
New commuter airline stalled by pandemic switches to emergency aid
Metro Vancouver home sales down almost 40% in April to near 40 year low
Provinces must give emotional support to returning students, education advocates say
Now is not the time for Surrey police force transition, most residents say: survey
TransLink, BC Transit set to resume fare collection June 1

Vancouver Sun

Other provinces start reopening economies as BC preps its own plan
Former BC attorney general worries COVID-19 could lead to some criminals going free

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

You'll have to pay bus fare again starting June 1



Victoria News

Island health warns of spike in drug overdoses
BC extends temporary lay off rules for COVID-19 pandemic



Global

City of Surrey paid almost $42,000 to fight losing legal battle with Uber
Health officials say Metro Vancouver could host fan-less NHL games if season resumes
Hurdles to return kids to school under COVID-19 are 'mind-boggling' Surrey superintendent says


Georgia Straight

BC government extends temporary layoff period to 16 weeks
Tsunami of evictions feared without relief for renters, landlords: BC tenant advocate Andrew Sakamoto
Despite pandemic, home prices are up, market stable: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board


The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier

BC's road to recovery: Personal care sector to remain six feet from normal
COVID-19 pushes Metro Vancouver home sales to lowest level since 1982: REBGV
Stores envision phased retail reawakening

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