Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
New COVID-19 cases back to double digits in BC, and three new deaths
21 new cases, health concerns about reopened businesses and relocating Vancouver's homeless
Active COVID-19 cases in BC fall 20% in past week
BC health officials say masks can be helpful, as 21 new COVID-19 cases and 3 more deaths announced
BC records 21 new COVID-19 cases after three days of single-digit increases
Globe and Mail
Formal tent cities would be up to local governments, BC Minister Simpson says
For some BC small businesses, reopening doesn't make economic sense
CBC
BC Legislature resumes work next month - but it's going to look a lot different
Canfor to shut sawmill in Prince George, reduce production at nearby pulp mills
BC could 'go it alone' on paid sick leave if feds won't take the lead, John Horgan says
BC Premier pledges to wear a mask if he can't physically distance
250,000 front-line workers get pandemic pay boost in BC
Truck torched at TransMountain pipeline worksite in BC
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver's nightclub scene could disappear without government support, nightclub owner says
Canada and BC will have to make Wet'suwet'en deal public
BC's Premier calls on people to step in if they see a racist attack
Canfor to close Prince George Sawmill as disease and supply problems hit
Increased violence against women in the home during COVID 19 leads to jump in pets needing to board with people
Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria homeless camps at Topaz Park, Pandora Avenue to be emptied
BC economic restart 'off to a good start'
Self-serve buffets no longer on the menu in BC
Clover Point has no clover and that's a problem
Victoria News
Harbour authority CEO charts course for return of cruise ships to post-pandemic Victoria
Homeless worry about their future as deadline to move into hotel looms
SchoolZones back in effect across Victoria
Port Renfrew eyes reopening
BC work, school restart can't be rushed, John Horgan says
BC geothermal energy potential heats up after federal study
Global
'Off to a good start': BC Premier on rollout of COVID-19 phase 2
'Few blanket answers': British Columbians who feel unsafe heading back to work face uncertainty
Trans Mountain equipment destroyed in suspected act of vandalism: Merritt RCMP
Vancouver's Chinatown hit with more racist graffitiN
Non medical masks now recommended for Canadians, officials say
Vernon parents divided on sending kids back to class
WorkSafeBC inspections to focus on education, not punishment
One investigation begun under BC's new whistleblower protection law
Georgia Straight
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The Tyee
Shell Game
BC boosts pay for workers on COVID-19 front lines
Frank talk about COVID-19 risk with former Health Minister Jane Philpott
How to create a BC economy that works for everyone
Vancouver Courier
BC economic restart 'off to a good start'
Ottawa, provinces ready to pay 50% of rent for small businesses
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