Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, June 12, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  June 12, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Chinese woman detained in hospital, labelled 'schizophrenic' after protesting Beijing's COVID-19 response, daughter says
Margaret Chan reshaped WHO and brought it closer to China
Canadian expert says he is confident COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away
Fears of a second wave grow as officials express concerns about new post-lockdown infections
What's safe? Here's how to avoid getting COVID-19 as the world reopens
'Very high likelihood' COVID-19 vaccine is months, not years away: Canadian expert
BC records first COVID-19 death in a week and 16 new cases
BC records first COVID-19 death in a week
Health officials announce 16 new cases, one new death in BC
BC records 1st COVID-19 death in a week
BC reports 16 COVID19 cases, total active down to 187



Globe and Mail

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CBC

Canadians can still travel to the US during the COVID-19 pandemic - just not by car
Feds should take action on BC's overdose epidemic as it has with COVID-19: chief coroner
An emotional Dr. Bonnie Henry urges family, friends to reach out to drug users after 170 die in May
Tribal council to restrict entry to most of Vancouver Island's west coast until COVID-19 safety conditions met
Former Vancouver TheatreSports performers call for leadership change amid allegations of discrimination
Vancouver police face privacy lawsuit over mass surveillance units in neighbourhoods
Smaller cities across BC take their pride celebrations online


Vancouver Sun

Frustration grows, but no risk-free options for long term care visits
Vancouver businessman David Sidoo's Order of BC terminated
A tale of two BC events: Why a dental conference became a COVID-19 hotspot but a rugby tourney did not
Might fighting money laundering be futile and too expensive?
CRAB Park residents, Port Authority and Police consider next steps after injunction
David Sidoo stripped of Order of BC over college admissions scandal


Victoria Times Colonist

Why we must invest in water security
Expanded Sooke clinic aims to connect more patients with doctors



Victoria News

More than 15 speeders caught in Saanich school zones in one day
BC reports 16 COVID-19 cases, total active down to 187
Victoria host virtual Canada Day celebration
North Saanich sparks online survey on outdoor burning and green wast drop-off
BC Craft Cannabis co-op aims to get small producers to market
Cross-Canada group calls for reopening of travel, tourism



Global

BC businessman David Sidoo loses Order of BC over college admissions scandal
LGBTQ2 Mountie 'disheartened' but 'listening' as Vancouver Pride bans police
UBC student wants apology after he says he was barred from building due to his race
BC Premier John Horgan promises changes to Police Act, says calls for defunding 'simplistic'
'How do you walk away from your life savings?: Flooded Stump Lake residents plead for help
Vancouver says COVID-19 patio permits will apply to private property by months end
New Brunswick to hold coroner's inquest into death of Chantel Moore as calls for systemic review continue
BC Premier John Horgan promises changes to Police Act, says calls for defunding 'simplistic'
Military deployment to Quebec, Ontario long-term care homes extended to June 26





Georgia Straight

In Hells Angels case, BC judge rules that province can't seize property based on likelihood of future illegal activity
BC Hydro report reveals how British Columbians' home behaviour changed during pandemic
As BC reports record number of overdose deaths, Dr. Bonnie Henry makes emotional plea for help
Vancouver's fire chief and COVID-19 task force chief to leave for Alberta
False Creek South could end up as a slum due to lease uncertainty, resident tells Vancouver mayor, council


The Tyee

The argument over where to put 'Agri-Tech' Zones
Will BC's Culture Sector Survive the Pandemic?
Kennedy Stewart's Big Cop-out
Overdose Deaths Surge as BC Celebrates Virus Success
Turning Food into a Weapon in the Battle against Colonialism



Vancouver Courier 

Vancouver police face lawsuit over mobile mass surveillance units
BC enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity