Sunday, June 28, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, June 27 & 28, 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 27 & 28, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

In an age of COVID villains an unlikely hero has emerged: BC's Doctor Bonnie Henry
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of COVID-19 exposure to strip club visitors
Health authority warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club
As public transit ridership rises in Metro Vancouver, so do concerns about COVID-19
Why BC will be 'right on the brink' of a COVID-19 resurgence for months to come
Sidney surveys residents about their pandemic experiences
Two BC Ferries vessels called to assist with rescue in the Strait of Georgia




Globe and Mail

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CBC

BC Ferries diverted for rescue of 3 boaters in Strait of Georgia
Quiet Salish Sea gives scientists chance to study endangered killer whales
Black bus driver in Vancouver says passenger told him to hang himself
Squamish SAR volunteers to begin using helicopter hoist for rescues
Summer will be a lot different this year. Here's how you can make sure your kids still have fun
Advocates call for community-led crisis intervention, not police
Desperate families of kids with complex needs consider surrendering their children to the province
Okanagan film industry becomes model for movie-making in post-pandemic world
Penticton community groups rally to create art supply care packages for people in need
Surrey RCMP investigate after Delta police chief's wife allegedly sprayed woman from her yard
Former BC NDP cabinet minister Ed Conroy dies at 73

Vancouver Sun

Mayor and VPD Chief at odds over systemic racism in policing
Salaries at VPD grew 105 million in 10 years of hiring
Students grapple with COVID-19's narrowing of higher education
How diverse is your police force? After anti-racism protests, we analyze the makeup of BC's policing
Lenders demand repayment on luxury coal harbour condo owned by accused fraudsters



Victoria Times Colonist

Earthquake recorded between Victoria and Port Angeles
B C company to buy Sooke Harbour House for $5.6M
What's next for the Northern Junk buildings?


Victoria News

Greater Victoria Teachers' Association calls for more diversity in region's school districts
Minor earthquake hits off Greater Victoria coast Sunday morning



Global

BC school principal, district apologize after blackface yearbook photo surfaces
Tuesday vote could OK brewery patios in Vancouver for 1st time
BC hospital turns to restaurant 'pagers' to streamline surgeries amid COVID-19
BC teacher disciplined for cuffing 2 students, unrelated assault charge
Delta Police Board issues statement on assault allegations against Chief's wife
Bus passenger allegedly tells TransLink driver to hang himself with 'noose'
Ed Conroy, former BC cabinet minister, dies at 73
Future of Surrey homeless fund in question after mayor axes board
Vancouver Police Board votes not to accept report from VPD on Lord Byng racist video investigation
West Kelowna mayor applauds ALR changes for more farming housing


Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

'Inside Stanley Park, It Doesn't Feel like a Pandemic Anymore'

Vancouver Courier 


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