Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, June 24, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday,  June 24, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


We're adapting to a new normal, but our COVID-19 alarm bells should still be ringing
BC records 14 new COVID-19 cases, 1 month death as province enters Phase 3
BC records third COVID-19 death in as many days
Risks of New COVID-19 Wave Rising, but prevention measures working
14 new COVID-19 cases in BC; one additional death
BC records 14 new cases, one death as province eyes Phase Three in restart plan



Globe and Mail

BC abandons balanced budget law for three years in wake of pandemic
Vacancy rates climb, rents fall in Canada's hottest office markets




CBC

BC to allow 'careful' travel within province as it eases more COVID-19 restrictions under Phase 3
BC researchers are testing wastewater to help detect COVID-19
Here's what to expect in BC as we enter Phase 3 of restarting the economy
BC lifts ban on some rental evictions including those for endangering others or secret sublets
Significant number of workers do not feel safe going back to work, poll suggests
Public Safety minister made unlawful orders during pandemic, BC ombudsperson report says
Former Abbotsford Police Department finance director charged with breach of trust
Province purchases Howard Johnson and Buchan hotels in bid to create affordable housing
Toilet paper wars: Contested report claims TP production devastating Canadian forests
'Salmon cannon' up and running at BC landslide, but fish slow to arrive



Vancouver Sun

Phase 3 launch gives BC travellers green light to explore
Cautionary notes as more BC businesses allowed to open
Dancers protected by plexiglas at popular Vancouver strip club
Around Vancouver Island tourism prompts tensions
BC parents want better tools to help their addicted adult children
After months of darkness, movies being made to turn the lights back on



Victoria Times Colonist

BC launches Phase 3 of restart plan; hotels, resorts, parks can reopen
Hospital stay could be forced on youths who overdose
UVic hires librarian as part of effort to see world from First Nations viewpoint
First phase in Harris Green overhaul is at car dealer site; 17 and 19 storey residential


Victoria News

Greater Victoria School District to review role of school liaison officers
MLA 'devastated' by claims of racist blood-alcohol 'game' at Saanich Peninsula Hospital
Sooke School District loses $2 million due to lack of international students
BC moves to allow three years of budget deficits
BC ready for in province travel, John Horgan says


Global

BC Premier announces move to Phase 3 of COVID-19 reopening
UBC Okanagan student in disturbing wellness check video calls moment dehumanizing, embarrassing
'I can make more money on CERB': More concerns benefit may be a disincentive for workers
Winnipeg man arrested after refusing to wear mask on plane from Vancouver
BC government looking to drop balanced budget requirements amidst economic downturn
Farmers urge quick action on government-sanctioned campgrounds for fruit-pickers amid COVID-19
Kelowna mayor calls video of RCMP wellness check 'difficult to watch'
UBC Okanagan student's union seeks accountability after disturbing video of RCMP wellness check
Children's rights watchdog quesitons BC's plan to keep youth in hospitals after overdose
Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report
Most British Columbians are nervous to return to work, poll suggests


Georgia Straight

Travel and film industries to restart as British Columbia enters Phase 3 of reopening plan
UBC stress study seeks to help people prepare for second pandemic wave and beyond
Vancouver Public library inches closer to reopening while saving many millions of dollars in staff costs

The Tyee

The Pandemic has revolutionized your next vacation
Vancouver Hotel Cites pandemic to deny workers Severance pay
How Canada snatched away a foreign student's hopes


Vancouver Courier 

BC reopens non-essential travel, film and television and movie theatres
BC's emergency-order carrots better than other province's sticks: CCLA
Vancouver council moves step closer to allowing legal public drinking this summer



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