Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, June 3, 2020
American protests, American unrest
Officer faces updated second-degree murder charge in George Floyd death, three others charged
Ex-defence chief 'angry and appalled' at Trump's use of military force on protesters
Political infighting intensifies but US protests against George Floyd's death mostly peaceful
When I look in the mirror, I see George Floyd - and so do others
George Floyd case has its South African parallel as security abuses spark African protests
The US has become what freedom-loving Americans are supposed to despise
Donald Trump's 'silent majority' should not be underestimated - and anti-racism protests only fuel it
Obama and Trump offer competing visions of how to heal a deeply divided America
The American uprising
American was born in violent protest. But it's just wrong now
Barack Obama says protests offer an opportunity to create real change
Canadians held in China / China tensions
Huawei hid business operation in Iran after reported links to CFO, documents show
Lawyers ask for 'referee' in Meng Wanzhou case as hearing schedule to expand
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong search for ways to recognize 31st Tiananmen Square anniversary
Wuhan tests nearly 10 million people, finds just 300 coronavirus infections
Parliamentarians in Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand urge creation of UN special envoy for Hong Kong
The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Sweden's hands-off approach to tackling coronavirus resulted in too many deaths, top epidemiologist says
BC secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards
BC announces 22 new COVID-19 cases, nearly all in the Fraser health region
COVID-19 survivor emerges from 8 week hospital stay, issues warning to remain vigilant
Hydroxychoroquine is not effective in preventing COVID-19, study says
Doug Ford defends decision to not release names of 'code red' nursing homes
Sweden took a gamble on COVID. And it lost the bet badly
22 new COVID-19 cases in BC, but more outbreaks end at care homes
22 new cases, student attendance levels at reopened schools and vaccination preparations
Even a Vaccine won't erase this pandemic
Two more COVID-19 outbreaks at BC Seniors homes have ended
Globe and Mail
Stockwell Day steps down from Telus board after remarks on systemic racism in Canada
Lift restrictions and let us build says BC developer
Garneau expands required used of face coverings on planes, trains, ships and transit
Defence Department accused of using COVID-19 pandemic to withhold information from Parliament
CBC
Singh condemns Trudeau's silence over Trump's 'reprehensible' actions
Stockwell Day exits CBC commentary role, corporate posts after comments about racism in Canada
Supreme Court goes Zoom: court to start virtual hearings during pandemic closure
Indigenous women's organization gives Ottawa failing grade on its MMIWG response
Military must test more soldiers deployed to long-term care homes, health expert warns
Trudeau to join global COVID-19 vaccine fundraiser amid calls for fair access
Conservative leadership candidates pitch fixes for long term care
Police co-ordination still lacking a year after inquiry report on missing and murdered Indigenous women
Greens face big challenges as COVID-19 transforms the political landscape
Search concludes for crashed chopper and lost Canadian service members
Trudeau positions Canada as champion of co-ordinated global recovery plan
Nunavut senator calls for Red Chamber to resume
Liberals detail to COVID-19 aid as they ask MPs to OK new spending
Premier Horgan says he hopes anti-racism protests remain peaceful and follow health guidelines
Racist incident on First Nation near Port Alberni prompts RCMP investigation, says mayor
Toronto Star
From police shootings to protests over anti-Black racism: Toronto's last three decades of racial controversy
Few small businesses have applied for Ottawa's rent subsidy. Are landlords an unnecessary obstacle?
Justin Trudeau says he wants to tackle racism. Ahmed Hussen has a plan
Ontario spending $150M to boost rural internet as government develops plans for school in September
Cities need help now - not wrangling between senior governments
Toronto Sun
We need a Margaret Thatcher to magically appear
Is PM"s denouncing of Israel about Security Council seat?
Pandemic life would have been very different 60 years ago
Demand fair policing, don't condemn all police
National Post
Ex-Conservative minister Stockwell Day resigns from Telus board, law firm after racism denial on CBC
First Nations success story threatened by COVID-19 lockdown needs a hand from Ottawa
Alberta pauses Big White Wall health initiative over concerns about its name
Kenney considers legal action over firearm ban, says gun owners being used as 'scapegoats'
Anti-racism protests are important but so is guarding against COVID-19, Chrystia Freeland says
Federal government went on 'draconian witch hunts' after news stories on Wikipedia edits by bureaucrats
Maclean's
The world is in turmoil. And the stock market is fine?
Global
Proposal to limit car traffic in Vancouver's Stanley Park sparks debate
BC considers easing COVID-19 restrictions on hotels, resorts in mid-June
BC Premier encourages peaceful protest as businesses board up Vancouver storefronts
'Shocking' racist video condemned by BC Mayor, First nation
Hospitality workers rally in Vancouver over concerns they will lose their jobs
Green Party to likely hold virtual leadership convention amid coronavirus, May says
Military returning to work amid readiness concerns as coronavirus stretches on
'We are not better than the US': Experts slam premiers' comments on racism in Canada
Miscellaneous
Is BC's economy on the mend? Perhaps so, judging from today's visits to London Drugs, IKEA and White Spot
Landlords express remorse over denial of tenancy to BC man with disabilities
Port Coquitlam councillor Laura Dupont puts mayor and council on notice that she's prepared to file defamation suit
The pandemic has shown us where real learning happens
How Militarizing Police sets up protesters as 'the Enemy'
Policy expert tells Vancouver council economic recovery 'slow, bumpy and painful'
BC immigration program light on anti-fraud and corruption measures: Auditor General
Horgan calls for national anti-racism program; will pitch idea to PM, Premiers
Fraser Surrey dock crane use modified after crane being struck
Taking on challenges as CEO of YVR
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