Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, May 5, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC
                   
Only 8 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, as outbreak at Lynn Valley Care Centre declared over
Coronavirus declared over at Kelowna retirement residence
Dr. Bonnie Henry asks British Columbians to think of 'few faces and big spaces' this summer
Get Outside! Urge BC health officials. So why are parks closed?
BC Lifts the Veil on Easing Restrictions
BC nurses, doctors cite protective equipment shortage, safety concerns
New COVID infections in BC fall to only eight in past day
Vancouver biotech company studying antibodies that could buy time in the race for a coronavirus vaccine
New COVID-19 cases in BC drop to 8, but health officials report 4 new deaths
Don't expect to travel overseas this summer, Dr. Henry warns British Columbians
BC will study causes of 'excess deaths' that were not directly blamed on coronavirus
COVID-19's early days 'really scary' at Lynn Valley home, which is now virus-free
BC considers Alberta's new phone app to help contract trace COVID-19
Four BC groups part of Health Canada's fight to find a treatment
Vintage Bonnie Henry notes from her briefings
'Hold the line' even if restrictions ease, Dr. Bonnie Henry advises
New COVID infections in BC fall to only eight in past day
Plastic shields and lineups are the new normal
BC sees 8 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Layoffs loom for Greater Victoria Public Library employees




Globe and Mail

Experts prepare for risk that 'murder hornets' could spread from BC
Home sales hammered by stay-at-home measures in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary


CBC

Burnaby Winter Club reopens for hockey with strict pandemic protocols
BC's reopening plans are coming. Here is what 5 sectors want to know
BC Hydro's COVID-19 relief fund should benefit all residents, says homeowner who doesn't meet criteria
Municipalities prepare for arrival of fruit pickers from Quebec despite community concerns of COVID-19 spread
500,000 red tulips bloom in BC marking 75 years since Canadian liberation of the Netherlands
BC opens emergency response shelter inside arena using pop-up pods
BC First Nation bans tree planting on its territory due to COVID-19 concerns
Vancouver issues first inter-municipal ride-hailing licence to Kabu


Vancouver Sun

Opposition wants pause on BC taxes to help COVID-19 recovery
Surrey city council approves plan for post-pandemic economic recovery


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria's Memorial Centre to house 45 people for homeless camps on its rink floor
BC hasn't yet found contact tracing apps worth considering doctor
Layoffs planned for Greater Victoria Public Library



Victoria News

Vancouver Island First Nation calls for repurposing of E&N rail line
BC Liberals call for more COVID-19 business tax relief
BC prepares for emergencies, evacuations under COVID-19


Global

Makeshift homeless shelter to open at Victoria hockey area
Canadian gym owners eye reopening plan amid increased financial pressure
BC Fruit Growers Association calls federal aid 'profoundly' underwhelming
BC's film and TV industry looks to safely return to work amid COVID-19
Government's recovery plans should take 'green route', study says


Georgia Straight

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commemorates 75th anniversary of Canadian soldiers liberating the Netherlands


The Tyee

Disaster Capitalism, Alberta Style: How the Oil Industry and Politicians exploited COVID-19
Trudeau's Zombie Policies' Threaten Indigenous Rights
Why Jason Kenney Exploring a Green New Deal Isn't Crazy


Vancouver Courier

Surrey's police force faces recruitment and financial questions amid pandemic
Assisted death leftover drugs now returnable for re-use
'Democratic safety valve' removed by new BC order
BC's road to recovery: Canada looks for access inroads in China's reopening
Rapid test kit recall underscores importance of Canada's lab technologists
Majority agree with provincial plans to ease lockdown restrictions
BC's road to recovery: No easy road back for Canadian exporters