Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, July 17, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 28 new cases of COVID-19, outbreaks at Vancouver NICU
COVID-19 case confirmed at Site C work camp in Fort St. John BC
Long term care home in Fraser Health declared COVID-free
Okanagan winery employee tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses flare-ups in Vancouver, Kelowna, Oliver and Fort St. John
Ten COVID-19 facts that should scare you into wearing a mask
BC Hydro confirms Site C worker from Alberta tested positive for COVI-19
BC's COVID battle kept infections under one per cent
Fresh outbreaks prompt new COVID-19 infections in BC to rise
Infant in Vancouver hospital newborn care unit infected with COVID-19
Concerns raised about 'festival vibe' in Kelowna despite cluster of COVID-19 cases
Multiple Site C workers in isolation following positive case of COVID-19
Infant tests positive for COVID-19 at St. Paul's Hospital as BC health officials announce 28 new cases
Northern British Columbia records first new cases of COVID-19 in nearly six weeks
Doctor Henry announces 28 new cases, stresses social distancing among young people
More people in BC testing positive for COVID-19, including infant
28 new COVID-19 cases in BC including baby in neonatal intensive care unit




Globe and Mail

Vancouver police form team to deal with surge in pandemic-related hate incidents
Vancouver Pride joins calls for ejection of Liberal MLA from caucus over ads in magazine that supports conversion therapy
BC Premier apologizes, says he misspoke on comments about drug addiction



CBC

'They should not be going ashore': US vessels in BC waters rattle Vancouver Island boaters
Vancouver police launch task force to address spike in hate crime
'I regret that very much': Premier John Horgan apologizes for comments labeling 1st time drug use a choice
Vancouver Pride threatens to ban BC Liberal Party from parade over ads in controversial magazine
Did COVID-19 skip Vancouver's poorest neighbourhood? Antibody testing might have the answer



Vancouver Sun

Kuwaiti billionaire is the new big player in BC Cannabis space
BC Liberals scramble to avoid exclusion from virtual Pride Parade
BC boosts benefits for injured workers, but stops short of expensive overhauls

US vessels docking in Canadian waters against border rules, says BC boaters
Travellers swap, sell BC Ferries reservations to avoid long lines
Plan for schools in the fall still being worked out
Oakridge area developer wants to consolidate social housing in 14 acre city project
BC government announces plan for gradual repayment of rent arrears



Victoria Times Colonist

Foreign workers, BC efforts saved season, Island farmers say
Colwood approves Royal Bay expansion: up to 2,100 homes
Helps: 'Ridiculous' city on hook for thousands of unused bus passes
New Texada ferry out of service, waiting for part, after only a month on route
Commentary from police chief: VicPD does not support arbitrary stops




Victoria News

Nearly 100 trees mistakenly felled in Saanich park


Global

The future of high school? BC district to move to 'quadrant' schedule under COVID-19
There have been 155 hate-related crimes in Vancouver so far in 2020
Long waits on BC Ferries as priority given to Sunshine Coast residents
BC premier says he regrets calling illicit drug use a 'choice'
Pilot project to supply 'safe supply' of opioids to Cowichan Valley drug users
BC government picks construction group to build Vancouver's Broadway subway



Georgia Straight

Record BC overdose deaths mean it's time to listen
Vancouver Pride to bar BC Liberals from parade if action not taken against MLA Laurie Throness for anti-LGBT Views
BC government announces who will design, build and partially finance Broadway Subway Project
Tenant groups express outrage after BC government says apartment dwellers must fork over all unpaid rent


The Tyee

Here's Who lost jobs in the Pandemic, and Who Needs Support
Where there's Vape, there's Rona Ambrose
Conservative politicians are flirting with authoritarianism. Wee need to Stop them


Vancouver Courier 


Canada's privacy laws need reform for businesses to compete in Europe: commissioner




Miscellaneous