Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, June 2, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, June 2, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Active COVID-19 cases fall to lowest number since public health emergency declared
BC records only 4 new coronavirus cases from new outbreaks at 2 companies
Dr Bonnie Henry on viral and antibody testing, Adrian Dix on province's approach
Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in BC offices
Three million N95 respirators approved for BC use by Health Canada
BC records four new COVID-19 cases, Abbotsford hospital outbreak cleared
Be cautions expanding COVID-19 bubble, Dr. Bonnie Henry tells BC


Globe and Mail

Only one third of BC's students return to the classroom, despite assurances

CBC

Don't expect games or competitions anytime soon, says BC's return to sport plan
City of North Vancouver OKs booze in some parks and public spaces
Vancouver councillor calling for review of short term rental regulations in wake of COVID-19
Education minister endorses push for more Black history curriculum in BC schools


Vancouver Sun

Future of post-pandemic transit in Metro Vancouver uncertain
Surrey Mayor apologizes to RCMP after murder accusation on party's Twitter page
Sad battle and trumped-up charges of communism, over Delta Hospice



Victoria Times Colonist

Province buys Pauls Motor Inn to house homeless
School in fall likely to be mix of classroom and remote learning, minister says
Black bear euthanized in Langford because of garbage-eating habit
BC Ferries back in service on some routes after pause due to pandemic
BC secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards


Victoria News

Province buys Paul's Motor Inn to house Victoria's homeless population
Telus headquarters to come to Victoria in 'landmark building' development


Global

BC expects some online learning to continue in September, even with more kids at school
Kelowna RCMP launches review after video appears to show cop punching suspect
BC Liberals call on province to lift COVID-19 rules in areas with fewer cases
Kootenay Boundary regional district rescinds evacuation orders for Grand Forks area


Georgia Straight

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong backs Black Lives Matter, risks wrath of US conservatives
Addressing anti-Black and Anti-Asian racism, UBC and SFU presidents vow to create more inclusive campuses
City of North Vancouver council votes to allow liquor consumption in parks


The Tyee

What Needs to Change to Fight Anti-Black Racism Here?
Canada has Race-Based Police violence too. We Don't know how much
Parents of Kids with complex needs are at the Breaking Point


Vancouver Courier

Surrey accountant banned by financial regulator for part in condo scheme
BC's cop watchdog criticizes Vancouver police over probe of officer's conduct
A third of BC students return to part-time, in-class instruction
Cloudy corporate structures help launder money through houses, commission hears
Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley housing sales nudge upward as prices hold steady


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