Thursday, June 25, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, June 25, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday,  June 25, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


BC records 20 new COVID-19 cases, including teacher in Fraser health region
Vancouver not an NHL hub city, schools and September, Phase 3 health practices
20 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in BC; Dr. Henry addresses teacher case
BC extends temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks ending August 30
Public school teacher in Fraser Health among 20 new COVID-19 cases in BC
BC health officials announce 20 new cases, 2 deaths
School teacher tests positive for COVID-19 as BC sees two new deaths, 20 cases



Globe and Mail

Vancouver pushes to end street checks amid demands to reform policing
Canucks say Vancouver is out of the running as an NHL hub city
Hotels see uptick in occupancy, but are still mostly empty as travel restrictions persist
COVID-19 increases risk for Canada's 'invisible' homeless women, study shows
Campsites to be made available to help protect seasonal workers from COVID-19
Advocacy groups question validity of a Vancouver police board review of street checks


CBC

Vancouver teachers call for resignation of school trustee after comments during defence of police liaisons
No charges, but lawsuits continue against disgraced BC social worker months after RCMP investigation ends
Woman in Nanaimo claims police wellness check left her with serious injuries
LifeLabs failed to protect personal health information of millions, commissioners say
After mid season cancellation, BC film and TV industry wants to start rolling again
Fruit growers worried about lack of camp space as harvest season begins
Dr. Bonnie is taking over Hollywood actress Olivia Munn's social media accounts for a day



Vancouver Sun

Liberals speculate over snap BC election, but pandemic makes it unlikely
BC extends layoff provisions after meeting with Business leaders
No fault insurance to kill thousands of BC legal support jobs, study says
TransLink could lose as much as 1.4 billion in revenue if pandemic persists
COVID 19 hits tourism hard, operators hope to entice locals to be tourists at home
Priorities changing as real estate market ramps up


Victoria Times Colonist

Campers don't have to pack up at Beacon Hill, Victoria Council decides
UVic making changes in wake of Bamfield road bus crash that killed two students
BC government begins plans for school in September
Allegations of hospital racism raise concerns for First Nations
New tallest building on Island is in downtown Victoria
Sinking feeling as province tries to deal with condo insurance crisis



Victoria News

Rally calls for end to Victoria's temporary sheltering bylaw
Sidney aquarium names new octopus after Dr. Bonnie Henry
NDP changing BC Hydro rules to import clean electricity



Global

Cross border travellers angered they're paying annual travel insurance amid COVID-19 pandemic
Delta police chief's wife under investigation after allegedly spraying woman with garden hose
Advocacy groups question Vancouver street check review, call for ban
Vancouver is out as NHL hub city, Canucks say they're still excited for hockey to start
New listing: BC judge orders sale of notorious townhouse-turned-hostel
LifeLabs failed to protect personal information of millions: BC and Ontario report
UBC Okanagan to continue using RCMP for off-campus student wellness checks
BC extends temporary COVID-19 layoff provisions
Vancouver school trustee urged to resign after racial comments at board meeting
Bus crash that killed two BC students was 'unfortunate', one-off accident': report


Georgia Straight

Air Canada not liable to compensate unhappy international travelers: BC tribunal
BC government redefines definition of temporary layoff - it now lasts a maximum of 24 weeks

The Tyee

Are you a  "Mindful' Tourist? They're in demand now
Pandemic's Mental Health toll is hammering marginalized People
Ten Questions to Guide a Reset of Canada's Foreign Policy


Vancouver Courier 

Canada launches student grant program, earmarks $40M for 5,000 internships
Vancouver cops allegedly made racist comments during 'street check' ride-alongs

Pandemic hasn't cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and US: poll




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