Friday, July 10, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 10, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, July 10, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Interior Health issues coronavirus advisory for downtown Kelowna
BC reports 25 COVID-19 cases, most since may
Canada and the US are neighbours but miles apart when it comes to COVID-19
America waits for its worst pandemic days
Daily new case numbers in BC continue to increase while cases confirmed at gym and on flights
The mental toll of COVID-19 and the Doctor who saw it coming
BC continues to have no active COVID-19 community outbreaks
BC officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at events in Kelowna
BC records biggest one day jump in COVid-19 cases since May
Interior Health issues coronavirus advisory for downtown Kelowna
Social Distancing is hurting mental health of young people
BC sees 25 new COVID-19 cases, community exposure tracked


Globe and Mail

Opening of two fishing resorts upsets Haida Gwaii residents
TransLink's post-pandemic bus plan spurs a parking spot spat

CBC

Former BC pro wrestlers add their voices to industry's own version of #MeToo
No red flags about motel's safety prior to fatal fire, says Prince George mayor
Cowichan Valley becomes BC's newest wine region
BC human rights commissioner ready to tackle race-based health data collection
Vancouver park board staff drafts rules for overnight homeless camping in City parks

Vancouver Sun

Police hope Bacon plea brings closure to victims and families
Vowing to reveal the truth of anti-Indigenous racism in Health care 
The second wave for parents: What to do with your kids during the long COVId summer
Haida matriarchs occupy ancient villages in a message to fishing lodges that re-opened

Victoria Times Colonist

City of Victoria seeking injunction to move people camping within Beacon Hill Park
Clipper suspending service between Victoria and Seattle until April 2021
Greater Victoria's unemployment rate at highest level since 2021
People without homes to be moved into temporary Soooke shelter
Racism was so prevalent at school we barely spoke of it to each other
                                                         

Victoria News

Unemployment surpasses historic high in Greater Victoria, tourism hit hard
Victoria seeks court order to enforce sheltering rules in Beacon Hill park
Mayor not in favour of low barrier housing at Oak Bay Lodge
BC's COVID-19 job recovery led by tourism, finance minister says


Global

BC woman who made sexual harassment complaint says RCMP told her to move
Premier John Horgan expects US border shutdown to continue through at least August
BC's top 'nerd' Dr. Bonnie Henry helps Science World with funding campaign
Haida matriarchs plan land occupation as fishing lodge reopens over objections
Limited version of Playland reopens with new COVID-19 precautions
Bylaw change could legalize homeless campaign in Vancouver parks
Airline passengers from Mexico City to YVR warned of possible exposure
City of Victoria seeks court order to move homeless people in Beacon Hill Park


Georgia Straight

Haida matriarchs oppose luxury fishing lodge re-openings  by 'occupying' ancient villages
Ex mayoral candidate slams number behind 28 storey tower proposed on former Denny's site on West Broadway
First Nation and BC politicians denounce racist threat against totem poles at Sunshine Coast  school
Will the pandemic persuade more people to move out of urban centres?
East Vancouver redevelopment to add 100 new units at seniors housing site
Vancouver is failing on 'City of Reconciliation' Claim, says its Indigenous committee


The Tyee

Downtown Eastside Residents still waiting for visitors to be allowed
Turpel-Lafond promises in-depth probe of Anti-Indigenous Racism in BC health care


Vancouver Courier 


Vancouver is failing on 'City of Reconciliation' Claim, says its Indigenous committee
Downtown Eastside Residents still waiting for visitors to be allowed
Turpel-Lafond promises in-depth probe of Anti-Indigenous Racism in BC health care


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