Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, May 21, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Just 12 new COVID-19 cases in BC, as number of patients in ICU falls below 10
BC residents to get preferential access to camping in province's parks
British Columbia's top doctor recommends non-medical masks in some scenarios
Resistance to health measures, regional restrictions, gender differences and the second wave
BC has new COVID 19 community outbreak, at Matsqui Institution
BC's top doctor Bonnie Henry says 2nd wave of COVID-19 inevitable, but current lessons will guide response
Not all BC Care facilities committed to one-site only work rules, says health minister
BC records 12 new COVID-19 cases, three more deaths
Globe and Mail
The other pandemic we're ignoring
Off-reserve Indigenous services to receive $75-million more in federal funds
TransLinks COVID-19 recovery adds routes, cleaning, urges passengers to wear masks
BC's minimum wage increase of 75 cents will go ahead as planned: minister
COVID-19 pandemic adds risk to wildfire season: BC Forests minister
CBC
BC closes provincial campsites to non-residents this summer
Tornado flings trampoline through neighbourhood on Vancouver Island
UBC researchers develop biodegradable medical masks made from wood fibre
Could a 4 day work week boost BC's plagued economy?
TransLink recommends masks on public transit, as it begins to restore pre-COVID service levels
Threat of flooding puts 175 Cache Creek properties back on evacuation alert
BC's minimum wage increase of 75 cents will go ahead as planned, minister says
Vancouver Sun
Poll finds most in BC uncomfortable with reopening plan
It's utter hell, West End residents decry new Safeway's green glow
Who will buy Vancouver housing in a time of COVID-19?
Vancouver City Councillor to introduce motion allowing drinking in public
Victoria Times Colonist
Tornado lifts trampoline from Saanich yard, drops it down the block
Empress Hotel eyes late-June re-opening
Canadians asked to wear non-medical face masks to protect others
Provide strong support for universities and colleges
Victoria News
Come back downtown: Victoria Chamber of Commerce encourages public to support businesses
Only British Columbians allowed to camp in provincial parks this summer amid COVID-19
Brief tornado touches down in North Saanich neighbourhood
Prescribed burns on hold as BC prepares for COVID-19 wildfire season
Global
Video captures tornado touching down in Saanich
UBC researchers develop biodegradable masks made from BC wood fibres
WorkSafeBC to conduct random inspections as economy reopens under COVID-19
As classrooms reopen, British Columbia faces a worrisome return to school
It's been crazy': Busy times for Kelowna, BC, barbershops as they reopen doors
Family of pilot who survived Snowbirds crash thanks Kamloops for outpouring of support
Thousands tune in to watch Snowbirds ceremony in Kamloops
Georgia Straight
Rare tornado hits southwestern BC - this time in Victoria suburb of Saanich
Blind riders see discrimination in relocation of Victoria bus stops from curb to middle of road
Vancouver office tower project set back to preserve public view of Rogers Building
The Tyee
Police are making pandemic life worse for already oppressed people
Indigenous Housing Has Been in crisis. Things are getting better
Vancouver Courier
Province to conduct random inspections as businesses re-open
Feds pledge $75M to Indigenous people living in cities, off-reserve
Poll tracks BC residents readiness, reticence about post-pandemic life
BC forest firefighting budget hits $136 million
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