Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, June 30, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, June 30, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 12 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
BC announces new rules on visiting long-term care homes
Dr. Bonnie Henry takes over Olivia Munn's instagram to fight COVID-19 misinformation
Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister announce visits to longterm care facilities can resume
Twelve new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths announced in BC Tuesday


Globe and Mail

Institutional investors and developer partnerships increasing in Vancouver's tight property market
Canada Day not a a cause for celebration in many Indigenous communities
Central, Northeastern BC brace for flooding during heavy rains
British Columbia long-term care homes open to visitors as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Enormous surgery backlog underscores the need for health care reform in BC
Yukon ready to ease border controls starting Wednesday
Pacheedaht First Nation and Canadian Coast Guard agree to build new facility to help improve oil spill response


CBC

Not so sweet season for BC Farmers, cherry pickers due weather and COVID-19
Despite looser rules, travel agent doesn't expect Canadians to start flying in large numbers
Misconduct investigation launched over Delta police's handling of case involving chief's wife
BC Health officials call for virtual Canada Day celebrations to keep COVID-19 curve flat
BC Liberals ran ads in Christian magazine that features content opposed to trans rights, assisted death
BC to allow designated visits for residents in long-term care after months of restrictions
Fatal plane crash near Tofino raises possible safety issues: TSB
Homeless man turned church caretaker may end up back on the street
Canadian Coast Guard and First Nation sign MOU to build new base on Vancouver Island



Vancouver Sun

BC long term care homes to be allowed visitors
Delta police handling of case involving chief's wife under investigation
Hastings Racecourse averts disaster, set to race in 2020
BC teacher fired for having sex with two former students
Vancouver Park Board reopening concession stands golf course clubhouse
RCAF Aircraft will buzz Vancouver on Canada Day


Victoria Times Colonist

Visits set to resume in BC care homes starting in July
Bus every 9 minutes being considered for busy Greater Victoria routes
Investigators unable to pinpoint cause of fatal plane crash near Tofino
Tuition revenue slump could crimp budgets


Victoria News

Two Greater Victoria Public Library locations reopen
Central Saanich could allow alcohol in parks soon
Campbell River's defunct cruise ship terminal to undergo evaluation for future plans
BC to start allowing visits to senior care homes


Global

BC Liberals reviewing policy after advertising in social conservative magazine
Eight Cineplex movie theatres in BC to reopen Friday
Vancouver Canadians 2020 baseball season officially cancelled due to COVID-19
'Stand together by staying apart" BC officials on Canada Day celebrations
Petition calling for Kelowna RCMP officer to be fired for alleged assault gains over 300K signatures
'Real threat to food security' : pandemic blamed for drop in Okanagan's fruit production
Delta Police Chief Neil Dubord takes questions from the public at board meeting

Georgia Straight

BC Liberals will acclaim David Grewal as candidate in Vancouver-Fraserview
$92 million replacement for Eric Hamber Secondary School largest seismic project in Vancouver
With $400,000 budget or less, New Westminster offers more affordable housing options in Vancouver

The Tyee

Kenney, like Trump, is Trapped in a Political Fantasyland
For My Family, Remote learning has been a failure of pandemic proportions
A Police wellness check left me terrified and determined to end the practice
Is it up to us to build a Post-Pandemic Utopia?

Vancouver Courier 


Why BC paramedics recorded their busiest day ever in overdose calls
BC eases restrictions on nursing home visits

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