Monday, June 1, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, June 1, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday, June 1, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


24 new cases of coronavirus in BC, one new death over past 48 hours
China frustrated WHO by delaying coronavirus info, despite public praise: sources
'We're note out of the woods yet,' Dr. Bonnie Henry says, as BC confirms 24 new cases of COVID-19
Monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms if you attended Vancouver protest, Dr. Bonnie Henry says


Globe and Mail

Municipal leaders dismiss federal plan to speed up delivery of gas tax transfers
BC restaurants start to reopen, offering a first taste of dining in the coronavirus era
Returning BC kids to class this year would be a colossal waste of time
BC bans commercial evictions for landlords who won't participate in Ottawa's rent-relief program when their tenant qualifies

CBC

Trans Mountain anticipates stable pipeline demand despite pandemic
BC bans commercial landlords who forgo federal rent relief from evicting tenants
BC teachers raise alarm about going back to class after COVID-19 cases in Quebec schools
Gym owner ready to meet challenge of reopening gym under pandemic protocols
BC loses 'selfless and persistent' political watchdog
Site C to 'move a river' to build mega dam in northern BC
Trans Mountain reaches 'key milestone' as pipeline construction begins in BC Interior
Hundreds of British Columbians are accessing provinces' 'safe supply' of drugs



Vancouver Sun

BC protestors need to check themselves for disease, says health officials
Watch for these key dates as COVID-19 ravages BC budget
Second wave not inevitable, depends on effective restrictive measures: experts
Volunteers respond in droves to help seniors through pandemic initiative
Cellphone with disabling software not a defence for distracted driving: BC's highest court
BC bans evictions by commercial landlords who refuse rent assistance



Victoria Times Colonist

Real Estate sales show signs of 'uptick'
Province's minimum wage increases, but poverty group says still not enough
Students slowly begin to make their way back to the classroom
Integrity BC executive dies at 59, he declined liver transplant
Large protest gatherings pose COVID-19 risks: BC health officials



Victoria News

Greater Victoria School District reports 50 per cent of students back in class
Vancouver Island Regional Libraries to offer 'takeout' style services
BC commercial landlords can't evict if they decline rent assistance
Trans Mountain starts BC leg of pipeline twinning project
NDP getting COVID-19 wage subsidy 'indirectly' BC Liberal leader says



Global

Evacuation alerts issued in Fraser Valley due to flooding
Hundreds ordered evacuated due to flooding in BC's southern Interior
Trans Mountain reaches 'key milestone' as pipeline construction begins in BC
BC reports 35% of students between kindergarten and Grade 5 return to schools
BC businesses won't be evicted when landlords don't apply for federal rent help
Surrey to pay TransLink $39M in land, cash for switching Langley expansion to SkyTrain


Georgia Straight




The Tyee

Dermod Travis, BC's Brilliant Politics watchdog, has died
Employers, Workers Agree: BC Labour Laws don't work right now
For Troubled Oilsands, Canada's Big Banks are vital Allies


Vancouver Courier

Vancouver won't follow Toronto's lead in release of neighbourhood data on COVID-19 cases
Public protests are risky during pandemic: Henry
Jimmy Pattison: COVID will push remote work even further
BC government to protect some small businesses from evictions
Surrey taxpayers foot $39M bill for cancelled LRT line; SkyTrain extension questioned
Feds offer early $2.2B payment to cities amid 'cash crunch'
Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers


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