Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, May 6. 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, May 6, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC
                   
Three new COVID-19 deaths in BC number of ICU patients falls below 20
Here's how BC plans to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic
British Columbia unveils four phases of plan to reopen province
Queer Canadians 'particularly vulnerable' to effects of COVID-19
BC charts a cautious course to reopening the province as early as May 19
Gatherings of up to 6 people to be endorses by BC health officials, just in time for the long weekend
BC health officials report 23 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths
Tracking the virus with genomic breadcrumbs




Globe and Mail

Gangs producing drugs to get around border closures: Vancouver police
BC, Ottawa agree on process that would give power to Wet'suwet'en hereditary leaders



CBC

BC bets that people don't need government holding in next phase of COVID-19 fight
BC's summer is starting to look more fun, but Premier cautions against non-essential travel
2 Whitecaps players to self-quarantine after violating BC physical distancing guidelines
'Hate has no place in British Columbia,' says Premier on rise in anti-Asian crimes
Some teachers returning to classrooms as early as May 11 as BC schools plan gradual reopening
Wedding planners call for clarity as couples plan nuptials around COVID-19
BC cities consider what to reopen as they chart their own 'new normal' in next stage of COVID-19


Vancouver Sun

Doubling the bubble in BC, but with conditions and unknowns
BC unveils plan to start relaxing pandemic restrictions in mid-month
No going to a Canucks game until a vaccine is found, but pubs can open May 19
From pubs to schools, a list of what reopens and when in BC
Manitoba's business reopenings give a sense of where BC is heading
Fraser Health promises progress on single site plan for Senior's care



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

BC's reopening plan to roll out starting in Mid-May
International student enrolment plunges, teachers facing layoffs
They are called 'at risk' for good reason


Victoria News

BC prepares to restart more retail, services, offices in May
British Columbians can double their 'pandemic bubble' mid-May , but no large gatherings


Global

Here's how BC plans to reopen schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic
BC retail stores are reopening in mid-May, Here's what they need to do
BC daycares will begin to reopen in mid-May amid COVID-19 pandemic
'Quieter ocean' from COVID-19 could be a boon to endangered orcas, say researchers
Here are the BC businesses that won't reopen anytime soon amid COVID-19
BC to reopen hair salons, barber shops in mid-May under COVID-19 pandemic
BC sets mid-May target to reopen restaurants with coronavirus precautions
Premier John Horgan tells NHL BC is interested in hosting games
Some BC campgrounds to reopen June 1 amid coronavirus pandemic
Following rise in racist incidents, BC selects provincial hub to help communities


Georgia Straight

British Columbia unveils four phases of plan to reopen province
Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West's Steelworkers salary revealed in union disclosure to US government
BC launches online evacuation registration system and wildfire app for flood and fire season
As provinces gradually restart economies, it's worth noting that unemployment can be deadly


The Tyee

Nobody knows what will happen when Vancouver's economy reopens following the Great Suppression
Here is BC's plan to reopen
Global Boom, Pandemic, Crash: Is History Just Repeating Itself?
This Pandemic is about Human Rights: Alex Neve of Amnesty International


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver Mayor, Council encouraged by Horgan's restart plan for economy
Expect backlog when barbers, salons, clinics reopen
BC restaurants aiming for June 1 for reopening under social distancing guidelines
Provincial parks reopen mid-May, campgrounds in June
Schools to have 'full relaunch in September'
Life can resume in mid-may - sort of
Resource sector reboot is more about markets

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