Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, June 3, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, June 3, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

BC secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards
BC announces 22 new COVID-19 cases, nearly all in the Fraser health region
COVID-19 survivor emerges from 8 week hospital stay, issues warning to remain vigilant
22 new COVID-19 cases in BC, but more outbreaks end at care homes
22 new cases, student attendance levels at reopened schools and vaccination preparations
Even a Vaccine won't erase this pandemic
Two more COVID-19 outbreaks at BC Seniors homes have ended
BC's success in managing COVID-19 due to finding own health supplies



Globe and Mail

Lift restrictions and let us build says BC developer

CBC

Premier Horgan says he hopes anti-racism protests remain peaceful and follow health guidelines
Racist incident on First Nation near Port Alberni prompts RCMP investigation, says mayor
Delta politicians band together to oppose local hospice's moves to ban assisted death



Vancouver Sun

BC readies hundreds of contact tracers to halt spread of COVID-19
Horgan promises help for BC's devastated tourism industry
Questions, shock as art studio's death blamed on COVID-19
Anti-racism movement's 'pivotal moment' comes to, and felt in, Vancouver

Victoria Times Colonist

Bitter experience tells us oversight of government is a must
More ferry service for Gulf Islands



Victoria News

No architect for Langford building ruled 'unreasonable' by BC Supreme Court
John Horgan says COVID-19 restrictions won't be eased regionally
BC ranchers, lodge operators say Indigenous land title shuts then out


Global

Proposal to limit car traffic in Vancouver's Stanley Park sparks debate
BC considers easing COVID-19 restrictions on hotels, resorts in mid-June
BC Premier encourages peaceful protest as businesses board up Vancouver storefronts
'Shocking' racist video condemned by BC Mayor, First nation
Hospitality workers rally in Vancouver over concerns they will lose their jobs


Georgia Straight

Is BC's economy on the mend? Perhaps so, judging from today's visits to London Drugs, IKEA and White Spot
Landlords express remorse over denial of tenancy to BC man with disabilities
Port Coquitlam councillor Laura Dupont puts mayor and council on notice that she's prepared to file defamation suit


The Tyee

The pandemic has shown us where real learning happens
How Militarizing Police sets up protesters as 'the Enemy'



Vancouver Courier

Policy expert tells Vancouver council economic recovery 'slow, bumpy and painful'
BC immigration program light on anti-fraud and corruption measures: Auditor General
Horgan calls for national anti-racism program; will pitch idea to PM, Premiers
Fraser Surrey dock crane use modified after crane being struck
Taking on challenges as CEO of YVR


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