Monday, June 22, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, June 22, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday,  June 22, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

COVID-19 taught Canada a costly lesson - that early border closures can work
BC announces first COVID-19 death in more than a week
Only a newly 'vigilant society' can stop the next pandemic
Phase three of BC's restart expected soon as province reports 32 new cases
BC health officials announce 32 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days and 1 more death
Island has COVID-19 case, first in more than six weeks
BC COVID-19 infections stay low, travel announcement this week


Globe and Mail

BC offers limited COVID lawsuit immunity, long-term care homes not protected


CBC

Vancouver announces opening dates for public pools, spray parks and beaches
Historic, hybrid sitting of BC legislature sees crowded legislative agenda
Upcoming inquiry into racism in BC health care to include whistleblower protection: health minister
BC Ferries adds sailings on major routes for busy summer season
New report notes improvement in Metro Vancouver's air quality despite wildfire setbacks
Long term care home visits may be possible in next few weeks, provincial health officer says
Luck and timing: How BC has managed to avoid the worst-case COVID-19 scenario
It will take up to 6 weeks to find out if anti-racism protests caused a spike in COVID-19 cases: researcher


Vancouver Sun

BC government faces criticism on recovery plan as Legislature resumes
Henry says BC Health workers well protected from disease
Adrian Dix expects Metis Nation to be consulted on review of anti-racism report
Mayor Stewart wants police street checks abolished
Dix says he was unaware of reports of anti-Indigenous racism in BC health care system
Vancouver Councillor wants more support for corner grocery stores


Victoria Times Colonist

Saanich considers allowing alcohol in some parks
Group urges BC to set up hotline for reporting racism in health system
BC Ferries adding vessels on major routes for summer
BC politicians return to legislature, say new COVID 19 rules an adjustment



Victoria News

Overdose deaths take time to report due to contributing factors, says Henry
CRD warns of wastewater discharge at Macaulay Point pump station
Pandemic hurt almost eight out of 10 Sidney businesses, says survey
BC Legislature resumes with most MLA's, votes 'virtual'
No surge in pandemic pot sales, latest BC sales figures show


Global

Witnesses in investigation of alleged racist games at BC hospitals will likely be protected: Dix
BC employment affected by COVID-19 more than any other province: poll
Vancouver Aquarium to reopen Friday
Victoria school board set to vote Monday night on discussing police school liaison officers
Amid rising strata insurance costs, on East Vancouver building faces enormous bill
Report calls for end of BC's Legislative Assembly Police Force, changes to sergeant at arms job
Vancouver mayor aims to abolish police street checks in city
BC moves to eliminate licence plate decals annually
BC government set to provide financial update on impact of coronavirus
Vancouver's Stanley Park to reopen to vehicle traffic Monday



Georgia Straight

Former Tsawwassen Chief Kim Baird will become Kwantlen Polytechnic University's chancellor in October
Vancouver outdoor pools and spray parks to reopen, with lifeguards back at beaches
Half of poll respondents of Chinese ancestry faced insults or name-calling due to COVID 19 outbreak

The Tyee

What's University going to look like this fall?
Enough is Enough. Give Migrant Farm Workers a path to permanent residency



Vancouver Courier 

Vancouver mayor says police 'street checks' down 89 per cent this year
Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod


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