Sunday, June 14, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday,  June 13 & 14, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

One country, two pandemics: what COVID-19 reveals about inequality in Canada
The most effective weapon in the war on COVID-19 is as plain as the mask on your face, US researchers find
'Kind, calm and safe': Catch phrases one key to BC's success managing COVID-19



Globe and Mail

New study suggests drinking guidelines be reduced to maximum one a day
Trans Mountain pipeline shut after British Columbia oil spill



CBC

2 weeks in, a mix of relief and anxiety as BC kids return to school
Reusable bags slowly return to BC stores as plastic ones used during pandemic pile up
Anti-Racism protest blocking Georgia viaduct stretches into second day
Trans Mountain Pipeline spill in Abbotsford estimated at up to 190,000 litres of crude oil
Late Spring snowfall hits BC's Southern Interior
Politics as normal suspended in BC, but will that change when house returns?



Vancouver Sun

Alleged pot growers targeted for a third time by BC's director of civil forfeiture
Trans Mountain says pipeline will restart after spill in Abbotsford
Anti Racism occupation of Vancouver Viaducts continues Sunday
City staff in Richmond recommend taking apart and rebuilding historical net loft
Prison puts residents safety at risk Metchosin Mayor says



Victoria Times Colonist

Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Island
What you can expect on property taxes all over the Island
Eleven months after death of Metchosin man, prison escapees charged with murder
In Victoria, third rally in three weeks amplifies Black voices
Back to school - twice in the same year
Post secondary education is more important now than ever


Victoria News

Politics as normal suspended in BC, but will that change when house returns?
Greater Victoria School District seeks feedback on hybrid instruction for coming school year
Healing gathering set at BC Legislature for Indigenous woman fatally shot by police



Global

Estimated 150K litres of crude spills from Trans Mountain pipeline in Abbotsford 
Vancouver's viaducts remain shuttered by Black Lives Matter supporters
Family of man who died after being Tasered, pepper sprayed by Whistler RCMP sues
Surrey business group cries foul over cost of COVID-19 patio fees
Deadline to vacate comes and goes for CRAB Park homeless camp
North Vancouver businesses not pleased with proposed COVID-19 pedestrian-only zone




Georgia Straight

Very close proximity to SkyTrain line chops $1.3  million off Minoas Greek Taverna property assessment
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council calls for protection of health, safety of its members before tourists descend on Western Vancouver Island
Vancouver viaducts will be blocked to highlight injustices meted out to Canadians of African ancestry



The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier 

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