Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, June 5, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC reports 1 new case of COVID-19 and 1 death
Data shows Canada doing well with COVID, other than Quebec
British Columbia reports just one new coronavirus case in last 24 hours
Dr. Bonnie Henry on BC Travel and Chinese Canadian community's role in breaking the curve
One more COVID-19 death, one new case in past 24 hours
BC records one new death, just one additional case
Vancouver Island's current COVID-19 case count officially hits zero
Globe and Mail
The fight over medical assistance in dying in one BC community is getting ugly
NB police shooting of Indigenous woman sparks outrage across Canada
Methadone class action lawsuit filed against BC
Ontario and BC long-term care operator to review elder abuse at facilities
Work begins on Trans Mountain expansion in BC
BC timber dispute keeps thousands of jobs sidelined during COVID-19 pandemic
CBC
Vancouver rally attracts thousands intent on spreading message about racism in Canada
Delta Hospice chair says sorry for equating medically assisted death with the Holocaust
BC residents face prospect of summer without swimming pools as new lifeguard training remains in development
Vancouver Sun
Thousands pack Jack Poole Plaza for anti-racism rally in Vancouver
Racist aggressions leave Vancouver friends troubled by the experience
One-two punch: COVID-19 compounds BC condo insurance crisis
Crown, company drop charges against LNG pipeline opponents in BC
James says recovery will be slow, but knows financial aid must be quick
Victoria Times Colonist
Family of Alberni woman shot by police demands public inquest
Signs of recovery seen in employment figures
Mill Bay ferry to return to service June 24, as sailing restrictions eased
How will councils deal with the cash crunch?
Victoria News
Organizer, Victoria councillor, VicPD talk about upcoming rally for Black lives
George Floyd mural appears on Victoria street
BC starts to see employment return under COVID-19 rules
Closed BC businesses allowed to sell liquor stock
Global
Thousands gather for peaceful anti-racism rally in Vancouver
Vancouver police board rejects budget cut amid growing debate over defunding police
First Nations demand immediate action in death of Chantel Moore in Edmunston NB
No charges to be laid against northern BC pipeline protesters
BC unemployment rate hits 13.4% in May, even though 43,300 jobs added
Man arrested after racist incident on BC First Nation
Georgia Straight
Stockwell Day and Ontario Premier Doug Ford face backlash for denying systemic racism in Canada
Concord Pacific donates one million masks to help prevent spread of COVID-19
Amid outcry, investigation launched into police shooting of BC mother during wellness check in New Brunswick
CMHC measure of 'core need' to guide City of Vancouver's new definition of social housing
New BC Green generation doesn't appreciate broadsides from former leader
The Tyee
Pandemic brings renewed focus to Sex Workers' Rights
Tax Breaks Funded Oil Expansion Now they could bring a Low-Carbon Future
Unionization at Deadly Care Home Signals Change, says expert
Vancouver Courier
BC Health data privacy exemptions extended to December 31
What's the deal with Vancouver council's obsession with booze during a pandemic?
Ottawa offers provinces $14B to combat COVID, restart economy
Canada's unemployment numbers hit record high in May
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