Thursday, June 4, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, June 4, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, June 4, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

New data puts BC on track to reduce more COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 modelling: BC health officials double down on warning of possible second wave
No new COVID-19 deaths in BC as number hospitalized hits 11 week low
BC's COVID-19 pandemic spread largely because of virus strains from Europe, Eastern Canada and Washington State
School's Going Well, Surgeries Return and More Positives for BC's Pandemic response
COVID-19 hits BC men harder than women
Tourism within BC could be possible 'very soon' Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Next phase of easing restrictions could be around the corner
Province reveals where virus came from, how it spread, where it remains
Last Island COVID-19 patient released from hospital
March dental conference key to many of BC's COVID-19 cases




Globe and Mail

BC family wants justice for Indigenous man who died in police custody

CBC

Chad Brownlee apologizes over social media post depicting conspiracy theory
Independent researchers say BC vastly overestimates the size of its old growth forest
Spate of RCMP involved deaths and injuries sparks concern in north-central BC
New UBC  campus planed for downtown Kelowna


Vancouver Sun

BC's courts facing disaster lawyers fear
COVID-19 concern in play at CRAB park homeless camp: Port Authority lawyer
BC health officials call for physical distancing at protests


Victoria Times Colonist

Councillors agree to create pedestrian zone on Government Street
Restart economy faster depending on region? Not for now, Premier says
Port Alberni leaders condemn racist act against first Nations
Local businesses bear brunt of social problems
Pandemic fishing restrictions push coastal communities to the brink

Victoria News

Government Street becomes pedestrian-priority corridor

Global

Indigenous woman from BC dead after police shooting in Edmundston NB
Advocates call plan to boost Black history BC School curriculum 'long overdue'
'Nothing is off the table': BC Premier on a 4 day work-week following coronavirus pandemic
Union not impressed by plan to gift chocolates to BC Liquor Store workers
Port of Vancouver, homeless advocates spar over injunction to clear CRAB Park Camp
Vancouver ramps up parking enforcement as coronavirus restrictions ease



Georgia Straight

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip needs a kidney transplant - and anyone with the A+ blood type could provide it
Let's learn from this week's school reopening


The Tyee

Can Free Fares Save Public Transit?
Rent Relief is 'Make or Break' for Small-Business Survival
RCMP, Pipeline Firm Spill Fuel on Wet'suwet'en Territory



Vancouver Courier

Vancouver receives 46 applications for temporary patios
Four day work week not ' off the table': Horgan
Facing changes in the film sector

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