Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Eight new COVID-19 cases in BC, as province marks 6th day with no deaths
Peace Arch Provincial Park to close again due to spike in visitors
BC private school halts in-class instruction after COVID-19 case
One case at Independent school, Peace Arch Park closure, Canadian app, and phase three
Private school in Fraser Health region closed after teacher tests positive
Globe and Mail
Grieving mother of Chantel Moore says she wants justice after daughter was shot dead by police
Telus rolls out 5G service, with Samsung as network partner
Due to excessive popular demand, BC shuts park on Canada-US boundary
Pandemic underscores a lack of affordable housing, homeless issues in BC
CBC
Independent school suspends classes after case of COVID-19 confirmed
BC closing Peace Arch park at Canada-US border due to 'significant' number of visitors
Remote BC community of Klemtu granted $4.6M to transition from diesel power
Here's what Metro Vancouver municipalities are doing to combat racism - or, more accurately, aren't
BC health officials lukewarm on plan for WHL season starting in October
Kelowna man punched in head during arrest sues RCMP officer
B C government urged to create task force to help kids with long-term effects of pandemic
BC First Nation calls for city councillor's resignation following remarks about residential schools
Vancouver Sun
Province bails out BC Ferries to stave off coastal ferry cuts
Ex Crown Attorney can't practise law in BC after misconduct in murder trial
Petition calls for removal of Gassy Jack statute
Wet'suwet'en all in on rights and title deal, unlike pipeline project
Grieving mother of daughter shot in New Brunswick says she wants justice
Victoria Times Colonist
Mother of Indigenous woman killed by police calls for wellness-check changes
Casino closures taking toll on municipal revenues
WHL season won't start without fans, commissioner says
Decision on Beacon Hill Park campers postponed by Council for one week
Victoria News
Family, friends gather in Victoria to grieve Vancouver Island woman finally shot by police in New Brunswick
BC Premier eyes Phase Three of COVID-19 restart plan for 'sometime next week'
Saanich greenlights bylaw amendment to permit roadside farm stands
BC requires liquor-style 'selling it right' course for cannabis retailers
BC launches cannabis 'navigator' to help small growers, processors
Global
'It's not fair': Family of Chantel Moore calls for justice on steps of BC legislature
BC government keeping 11 minor ferry routes afloat to cover COVID-19 losses
Anti-racism march to be held Friday in Vancouver to mark "Juneteenth'
TransLink ridership just one-third of normal, losses estimated at $500M to $1.4B
Federal government poised to grant permission for NHL hub city: source
BC legislature set to return Monday with a virtual twist
Vancouver police union president 'disappointed' by motion regarding police presence in schools
Georgia Straight
UBC board appoints Steven Point as its first Indigenous chancellor
In Surrey, defunding police means defunding the RCMP and the municipal force
Study shows private schools may be a waste of money
The Tyee
Vancouver's Black Community Continues to call for Civic redress
Manufacturing Consent, Alberta Style
Whose Streets? Black Streets
Vancouver Courier
Vancouver Police Chief says VPD values its relationship with Indigenous people
Decision in car-bike battle for Stanley Park expected late Thursday
BC Health workers finally limited to one site months after order
More booze talk on tap at Vancouver Council next week
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