Thursday, May 14, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, May 14, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, May 14, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


COVID-19 testing shortfall spurs quest for radical approaches as provinces look to reopen
Calgary to crack down on pandemic violations as city lags behind in Alberta relaunch
Could COVID-19 be less lethal than we thought?
Parts of Ontario with the highest rate of COVID-19 cases aren't testing as much as places with less spread
Dr. Bonnie Henry says health impact of British Columbia's reopening won't be known for two weeks
Superior Poultry outbreak declared over, plant reopens
BC's top doctor advises against travel as 15 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths announced
Horgan must speak up about screening shortcomings that could bit BC
15 new people test positive for COVID-19 in BC, three more die



Globe and Mail

Port of Vancouver to seek court order to clear tent encampment from waterfront
Virtual signing ceremony marks BC's Wet'suwet'en rights and title agreement


CBC

COVID-19 throws ICBC's financial projections into disarray as claims, premium revenues decrease
Nearly 200 teachers laid off in Coquitlam as COVID-19 forces international enrolment drop
Provincial Parks are open again- but that's not an open invitation to travel and explore, officials say
TransLink wins appeal in long-running court battle over Canada Line impacts
Patios or bust: restaurateurs and craft brewers anxiously await approvals for more outdoor space
BC dentist's group says it wants guidelines before reopening for service
Wet'suwet'en, BC and Canada sign MOU on negotiations for legal recognition of title
The new normal: School for children of essential workers and a look at what the future may hold
Vancouver police chief slams city's closed door decision to cut force's budget by $3.5M


Vancouver Sun

Dental offices to skip BC reopening date over pandemic concerns
Chief warns budget cut will reduce police response in Vancouver
BC Business groups back Horgan's call for federal sick-pay program


Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria Councillors want plan that keeps some COVID-19 measures, such as free transit
Don't expect dental offices to open Tuesday, says association
BC needs a green, just and healthy recovery


Victoria News

Fired Victoria police officer seeks review of dismissal
Wet'suwet'en land title disputes an 'internal issue,' BC minister says
ICBC saves on crashes, but investments down due to COVID-19
Elected Wet'suwet'en chief blasts closed-door land title deal


Global

BC urged to 'stay local' over long weekend as coronavirus recoveries near 80%
'It's up to all of us': BC woman speaks out after intervening in racist incident
Parents say BC Cuts to early-years programs for deaf children putting kids at risk
Wet'suwet'en elected chiefs repeat call for minister's resignation as gov't pact signed
BC fitness fans face uncertainty as sector looks towards COVID-19 restart
BC tourism sector anxiously awaits travel restrictions update as border still closed
Premier Moe, Ottawa at odds over Indigenous ceremonies during coronavirus pandemic
'No consultation': Vancouver police chief slams $8.5M budget cut amid COVID-19 crisis
Trudeau urges people to 'buy Canadian' food, produce amid COVID-19
Montreal area schools to stay closed until September amid coronavirus crisis


Georgia Straight

BC Court of Appeal overturns Cambie Street property owners' victory in Canada Line case
Chief Adam Palmer expresses surprise that council is seeking reduction to frontline police response in a pandemic
Three House of Commons petitions blasting Justin Trudeau's gun prohibition draw huge response
Now more than ever, housing for all is a public health imperative


The Tyee

Will BC Let all Homeowners Defer Property taxes?
We're Paying More and More for the Liberals' BC Hydro Mismanagement
Shut Out: How Families have fallen off the housing ladder


Vancouver Courier

BC Supreme Court to resume partial operations in June
Dentists won't be reopening May 19
Quarter of BC non profits fear closure by November
Shutdown will continue for places of worship in BC
ICBC facing $1b investment loss after market collapse
Feds pledge nearly $470M to fish harvesters
More than 70% of BC residents support province's plan to reopen economy: poll





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