Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, June 17




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  June 16, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

New COVID-19 outbreak at Mission hospital 'very concerning'
Inmate at BC prison says response to massive COVID-19 outbreak was 'not nice at all'
Two new health care outbreaks in BC, but no new deaths
Coronavirus outbreak declared at Abbotsford long term care home
Two new 'very concerning' healthcare outbreaks, province launches economic recovery survey
2 new 'very concerning' outbreaks of COVID-19 confirmed in BC's health care system
Top doctor urges caution as BC records 19 new COVID-19 cases



Globe and Mail

One RCMP officer charged with dangerous driving after 2018 Kamloops crash
From Toronto to Vancouver, the pandemic and protests are inspiring street art



CBC

'You can't plant a seed in hard ground': Organizations have much work to do to dismantle systemic racism
Path to ending systemic racism  requires rethinking everything, say advocates
The difficult history of prosecuting hate in Canada
How to come an ally: Educators, community leaders explain ways to stand up to anti-Black racism
Kamloops RCMP officer charged with dangerous driving after chase ends in crash
Province looks for public input on how to spend $1.5B in COVID-19 recovery funds
Former West Vancouver Mayor fined $20K after accepting $75K gift from godmother



Vancouver Sun

VPD cops won't face criminal charges, BC Special Prosecutor decides
Detention of former gang associated in special unit at Kent Prison declared unlawful by judge
Women and low income youth hardest hit for jobs, says BC finance minister
Condo owners' association makes pitch to BC government on insurance crisis
Action worth more than words over Hogan's Alley, says non-profit group
Horgan insists six week consultation isn't delaying BC Recovery


Victoria Times Colonist

From a condo to a tent: Life in Beacon Hill Park
Councillor Geoff Young calls for city to end 24 hours a day tenting in parks
Nuu-Chah-Nulth council keeps restrictions on visitors



Victoria News

Victoria museum releases more than 16,000 historical images of Indigenous life
OK Industries asks to engage with Highlands community over contentious quarry project
Camosun student receives prestigious honour for his work in making the school more accessible for all
BC calls for public input into COVID-19 business recovery


Global

Police offices may be barred from Vancouver elementary schools after teachers' motion
BC government wants input on how $1.5 billion will be spent to address post-COVID-19 economy
Victoria council to explore alternatives to police response in mental health cases
BC Transit installing barriers to protect drivers from assault
Troubling report highlights neglect at assisted living facilities in BC
'It's a huge concern': Oliver mayor speaks out after rash of gun violence
RCMP helicopter-drone crash amid Wet'suwet'en dispute cost nearly 200K
Central Okanagan teacher disciplined for showing students 'age-inappropriate' videos
Mysterious 'ICBC Monopoly' board game encourages players to avoid losing money
Liberals to release economic 'snapshot' for Canada on July 8

Georgia Straight

Vancouver police arrest 46 people who refused to leave CRAB Park encampment


The Tyee

As we confront racism, Teachers can play a key role
The shocking problems in BC's assisted living Homes for Seniors
A Nation mourns for Chantel Moore


Vancouver Courier 

BC government seeks input on how to spend $1.5 billion for 'stimulus and recovery'
BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee calls for 'overhaul of policing'
Surrey's real estate corporation dissolved by McCallum's coalition

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