Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Saturday/Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC reports 30 new COVID-19 cases in three days, no new deaths
Concerns about case spikes in neighbouring US states, racial data, and protests
Dr. Amir Attaran says Canada lags on COVID-19
No COVID-19 deaths in BC since Friday
BC records no new deaths from COVID-19 in the last three days
Warning issued as cases in US states rise while tapering off in BC
BC's new COVID-19 cases total 29 during the past three days
Globe and Mail
BC Ferries says passengers travelling more than 30 minutes will be asked to bring a mask
CBC
Those COVID-19 masks, gloves and wipes we're all using are polluting land and sea
Racist graffiti targets landmark building in Victoria's Chinatown
3 RCMP officers criminally charged over Prince George takedown in 2016
City of Nelson concerned local non-profit unable to keep farmers market afloat, takes control
Vancouver Park Board may vote on allowing drinking in parks - but not all of them
Federal Conservatives and BC Liberals oust Kelowna Party executive member for inflammatory Nazi remark
Passengers on BC Ferries must travel with a face mask starting June 15
Wolf attack prompts call for action from Port Edward mayor
Vancouver Sun
Pandemic underscores importance of public space in city life
Kits apartment building's final tenant in last stand against renoviction
Oversight agency wants Police in BC to wear body cameras
Careful restart planned for BC's Film industry
Victoria Times Colonist
BC Ferries passengers required to bring face masks when they travel
Thousand fill Centennial Square for Black Lives rally
Victoria News
Police watchdog opens investigation into unspecified Saanich incident
Global
BC considers 'transition measures' for landlords, renters as rental supplement is set to expire
Charges approved against 3 BC RCMP officers following 2016 violent arrest
Lawyer warns BC court backlog due to COVID-19 could put justice in jeopardy
Ice in carburetor led to BC plane crash that killed three: safety board
BC Ferries to require passengers to have face masks on longer sailings
Black performers call out Vancouver TheatreSports for racism, misogyny
Family of Chantel Moore greeted by dignitaries as they arrive in New Brunswick
RCMP helicopter and drone collided during Wet'suwet'en protests in Northern BC: TSB Report
Georgia Straight
Virtual open house set for Vancouver Downtown Eastside social housing development amid pandemic
Vancouver Park Board reopens pitch and putt golf courses
CMHC boss says his federal agency won't compete with Genworth Canada by encouraging over-borrowing
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expresses support for police body cameras
The Tyee
Defund Police? Dismantle Them? What Then?
The Racism behind Japanese Canadian Internment Can't Be Forgotten
We Can't Forget Reconciliation in Vancouver School Board's Land Use Plan
BC's Remote areas are COVID-Free local leaders hope to keep it that way
For Overseas Filipinos Like Loida Ubay, Essential work feels increasingly sacrificial
Vancouver Courier
Vancouver councillors consistent in call for cut to police budget
Economic impact of the pandemic and steps toward recovery
Family members separated by pandemic given 'limited exceptions' to reunite
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