Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, May 16-18, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday, May 16-18, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


'Move carefully and stay alert': BC's top doctor warns as province starts to reopen Tuesday
2 more people die from COVID-19 in BC but no new health-care or community outbreaks
Top doctor acknowledges BC faces 'anxiety inducing' week as province transitions to Phase 2
BC reports 16 new COVID cases, 2 more deaths over Victoria Day weekend
BC sees 2 deaths, 16 new COVID-19 cases over May Long Weekend on eve of phase two


Globe and Mail

BC businesses grapple with new health protocols as reopening begins Tuesday





CBC

Caution, co-operation needed as BC parks reopen camping, minister says
2 hungry cougars killed in Port Alberni after showing no fear of humans
BC volcanoes will one day rumble back to life, scientist warns
Why attitudes toward mask wearing are quickly changing in Canada and the US
From bra fittings to physio, it's business as unusual for stores and services reopening this week
Skyrocketing demand for Plexiglas leads to shortages, price hikes in Vancouver



Vancouver Sun

BC businesses cautiously open their doors with Phase 2 rules in place
Illegal drug chains being disrupted,  leading to 'incredibly toxic' supply in BC
Pandemic has led to an increase in domestic violence
Surrey's Dr. Tahmeena Ali honoured as province's top physician




Victoria Times Colonist

Why are we being so slow to get people back to work?


Victoria News

Safe consumption plays critical part in Victoria's temporary  homeless shelters
Saanich councillors oppose development variance due to loss of trees
Residents of Victoria, Esquimalt can now get police checks on line
Oak Bay's newest officer a familiar face around town
Socially distant first aid and other COVID-19 challenges


Global

Drum circle held in tribute for Captain Jenn Casey near Kamloops crash site
'Air Speed is life': Aviation journalist speaks on Snowbirds crash video
Kamloops Snowbird crash witness claims Captain Jennifer Casey's parachute was undeployed
'We are going to miss her very  much': Global News reporter remembers working with Jenn Casey
Plane in CF Snowbird crash is decades old - What do we know about its safety?
Doctors at RCH say people have to be sensible about BC reopening, 2 months after issuing warning
Potential loss of road access, flooding prompts evacuation alert near Grand Forks, BC
Economic recovery task force asks City of Penticton to relax patio regulations, remove permit costs amid COVID-19
Nurses Union raises concerns over COVID 19 outbreak at Abbotsford hospital



Georgia Straight

Bigotry takes subtle forms, BC tribunal notes in case involving Indigenous woman
During Local government week, let's not lose sight of workers
A five step plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in BC's courthouses


The Tyee

Renting families lose home after home after home
First Nations asked for help in fighting COVID-19. They were ignored


Vancouver Courier

COVID-19 is not a 'get out of jail' card: officials
Canadians stay cautious about easing COVID-19 restrictions: poll