Thursday, June 11, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, June 11, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday,  June 11, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Face masks, goggles, shields and visors: Experts weigh in on the best COVID-19 Protection
The federal government is not in charge of fight against COVID-19 - thank goodness
BC marks sixth consecutive day with no COVID-19 deaths, loosens restaurant rules
Doctor Bonnie Henry revises health orders for restaurants and gives more details about NHL proposal
People say the virus doesn't discriminate. But it does, because we do
BC has no new COVID-19 deaths for six consecutive days
New WHO study confirms face masks are effective in reducing COVID-19 spread
BC COVID-19 cases remain low, 14 with no deaths

Globe and Mail

Pandemic exacerbates BC's deadliest month for illicit drug overdoses
Alberta licence plates become targets for COVID-19 fears in some BC towns
Vancouver Pride Society says police and corrections officers are not welcome at this year's events
Supreme Court to decide on francophone students' rights in BC

CBC

Supreme Court of Canada to rule on French language education rights
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart calls for province to review policing across BC
An emotional Dr. Bonnie Henry urges family, friends to reach out to drug users after 170 die in May
Fire rips through commercial building in downtown Nelson
Local state of emergency declared as Windermere Creek in southeastern BC continues to rise

Vancouver Sun

Hells Angels win 13 year court battle against BC government
170 died from overdoses as BC records its worse month ever
Judge rejects theory of 'gaming consciousness' and convicts man of Marpole murders
Plans to replace tunnel taking much longer than motorists stuck using it
BC to overhaul 'outdated' policing legislation says Safety Minister
Protecting communities elders paramount for first nations during COVID-19


Victoria Times Colonist

Hotel plan for historic building on Victoria's Wharf Street
Tourism vs virus anxiety: Nuu-Cha-Nulth council resists opening to visitors
Nanaimo hospital hopes new endoscopy suite will reduce wait times
Time for government to stop withholding pandemic information


Victoria News

BC delays increase to log export restrictions in COVID-19 crisis
Construction contract eyed for new Sooke Library
Victoria playgrounds, outdoor fitness areas reopen Friday

Global

BC's top doctor urges compassion in emotional response to record-breaking overdose deaths
BC records highest ever number of opioid deaths in May
City of Surrey faces backlash over removal of pro-RCMP lawn signs
Vancouver police 'disheartened' over decision to ban them from Pride events
Elite BC, Ontario crime network laundering 'hundreds of millions' a year, inquiry hears
BC law professor says Canada needs to review Colonial legacy of public monuments
BC loses lengthy legal battle to seize Hells Angels clubhouses in Kelowna, Vancouver, Nanaimo
RCMP cleared of wrongdoing in death of man running on B highway: police watchdog
'Is that the best'? Marc Miller questions RCMP's efforts to combat systemic racism





Georgia Straight

Consultants identify Vancouver School District lands for quick lease or sale


The Tyee

Protected on One Side of the Border, Hunted on the Other
Time for BC and Vancouver to Stop Glorifying Global Tech Jobs
Canada doesn't deserve a place on the UN Security Council
How Friendship Centres Keep Community Alive During Pandemic


Vancouver Courier 

BC enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity
Vancouver police chief wants peace, justice for George Floyd's family
Vancouver mayor calls on Premier Horgan for review of policing in BC
Provincial government needs greater transparency: Commissioner
Agriculture, local governments are top bailout priorities in BC poll

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