Friday, July 24, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 24, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, July 24, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Is it time for Dr. Bonnie Henry to get tough?
BC reports 27 new COVID-19 cases, community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
Video aims to take the scary out of swabbing for kids getting tested
Okanagan region leads BC in number of new COVID-19 cases
BC officials plead with park-goers to obey rules to stop COVID-19 spread
Yukon reports 1 new coronavirus case as resident tests positive outside territory
Third Mexico-to-Vancovuer flight with confirmed case, new outbreaks in Kelowna and Haida Gwaii
New cases of COVID-19 in BC dip slightly
Most locations of potential COVID-19 exposure in BC are now listed online
COVID-19 outbreak declared on Haida Gwaii with 13 cases
Interior Health increasing COVID-19 testing after spike in cases
Outbreak confirmed in Haida Gwaii
BC finds another 27 cases of COVID-19, outbreak on Haida Gwaii


Globe and Mail

Vancouver councillors push to strike out racist covenants in property titles
Charges laid in Vancouver assault that police say was motivated by racism


CBC

Southern BC is about to experience 'first heat of the season' says Environment Canada
Visitor restrictions in long-term care homes leading to difficult decisions, family says
Swim club calls on Vancouver Park Board to resume pool rentals
Some BC parents anxious about start of school year if classrooms aren't reopened
Indigenous man sues RCMP in BC, claiming 'abusive' use of police dog left him in 'agony'
Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues
Saskatchewan family travelling to BC to spread parents' ashes alerts community ahead of arrival


Vancouver Sun

Help the 300 worst cases, help the whole Downtown Eastside: Influential group pushes addiction, mental health solution
13 million worth of meth seized in cross border smuggling operation
Horgan on same pandemic page as Dr. Henry, opposes Olsen on election
Surrey faces challenges as it builds a downtown core
Explosive devices to scare bears banned in Vancouver over safety, noise issues


Victoria Times Colonist

City staff refusing to work in Beacon Hill Park after threats
Victoria among Canadian communities taking part in butterfly project


Victoria News 


Temporary use of Oak Bay Lodge risks project timelines, mayor says
BC struggles with local food production in COVID0-19 pandemic


Global

Vancouver could allow alchohol in these 22 parks, but not until mid=August
Four directors quit NPA Board, say it risks becoming 'irrelevant'

Georgia Straight

City of Vancouver bans bear bangers within city limits
Frustration by inaction, four directors quit board of Vancouver's Non-Partisan Association


The Tyee

Vancouver Retail Workers Report an increase in customer aggression
How Canada's Oilsands City is supporting Indigenous Food Sovereignty
Fighting an Eviction in a pandemic

Vancouver Courier 


BC Supreme Court facing judge shortage: chief justice
Personal attacks on Vancouver city councillors a sign of times
Canadians' right to information should not be compromised: commissioner
Four Vancouver NPA board members resign





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