Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 13, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday May 13, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


BC urges small, consistent social 'bubbles' when province reopens next week
First coronavirus antibody tests will roll out as quickly as possible, Tam says
Dr. Bonnie Henry describes how religious services and large retail stores can resume operating
Don't bet on a Vaccine
BC's Covid-19 recovery rate hits record high 78.2%
Expanding your circle? Keep it tight, says top doctor, as BC heads into long weekend
Make sure any travel this weekend is essential, Health Minister says
BC's active COVID-19 cases outside the Lower Mainland nearly in single digits

Dr. Henry gives BC teens advice as phase 2 of restart set to begin
BC begins broad COVID-19 survey, with option for antibody testing
                   



Globe and Mail

Vancouver increases space for walking and cycling through introduction of slow streets
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to sign deal that entrenches their governance system in BC


CBC

City of Vancouver considers 'slow streets' for 50 km worth of roads
As retail stores reopen, will customers be required to wear masks?
BC leaders from every level of government condemn rise in anti-Asian racism
Vancouver could be hub city for NHL's return, BC premier confirms
BC Premier and energy minister announce $120M plan to clean up orphan and dormant oil and gas wells
School playgrounds reopen in Northern BC
Vancity CEO Tamarra Vrooman to head up Vancouver Airport Authority


Vancouver Sun

COVID-19 will change how Vancouver uses streets, maybe for good
Guidelines for reopening BC restaurants, hair salons coming soon
Liberals cleared of wrongdoing, but process took way too long
Metro Vancouverites could be driving to new Drive In theatres by June
BC essential worker schools may be sign of our future


Victoria Times Colonist

Don't expect everything to go 'back to normal' next week, premier says
Chiefs, governments to sign rights understanding after BC pipeline protests
Camosun College to offer a mix of online and in-person classes

Victoria News

Recreation facilities begin to reopen across Greater Victoria
Train brake test called into question by TSB after fatal Field derailment probe
BC tackles dormant oil and gas wells for COVID 19 industry jobs

Global

Vancouver council votes to ease up on patio restrictions amid COVID-19
Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, governments set to sign 'important' pact from afar
BC's bars, nightclubs face long road to reopening under COVID-19
BC could host all remaining NHL games, premier says
BC Premier extends COVID-19 state of emergency for fourth time
BC working on liquor discount for restaurants, fast tracking patio approvals
BC MLA links hate crimes to racist comments in wake of Bryan Adams 'bat eating' post


Georgia Straight

Broadway plan - in response to Sky Train Millennium Line extension - will affect 485 blocks of Vancouver
Home Sales plunge 50 percent in April 2020 due to COVID-19: BC Real Estate Association

The Tyee

The Pandemic should change Education: Nine Ways to Start
How to reopen Canada properly
Home School Slackers

Vancouver Courier

Fines added for dormant well decommissioning, restoration violations
Canada Line construction damages suit returns for new trial
COVID-19 will radically overhaul the aviation industry
Free smart phones wont be used to contact-trace the vulnerable
Province's vacation communities await return of tourists
Money laundering inquiry continues online May 25
Applications for student pandemic assistance to open Friday

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