Friday, July 3, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 3, 2020




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


Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, deadly outbreak at Langley Lodge declared over
BC reports no new deaths; end of outbreak at Langley Lodge
BC announces 13 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
COVID-19 outbreak declared over at hardest hit care home in BC
Deadly outbreak at Langley long-term care home declared over
13 new BC COVID-19 cases, Langley Lodge outbreak ends



Globe and Mail

Vancouver home sales soar as city shrugs off coronavirus downturn
BC builder turns to innovative timber for affordable rental


CBC

Police, business group and opposition link Yaletown crime concerns to social housing
How safe is flying during the pandemic
Roads washed out, Telegraph Creek cut off as flood, rainfall warnings persist across BC
Attention bookworms: Some Vancouver libraries will reopen later this month
'I procrastinated,' says BC lawyer who sat on sex assault claim for 5 years



Vancouver Sun

Killer disrupts his sentencing hearing in BC Supreme Court
Patients, even staff, unmasked at BC Cancer Agency, says patient
Fraser River expected to peak at the Mission gauge by Monday
Dr. Bonnie Henry honoured at mural exhibition, picks up Fluevog shoes in Gastown


Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria council approves designs for next phase of bike lane work
First Nation loses court case for E&N rail land
A plan to reduce drug prices runs the risk of cutting off supply

Victoria News

It's showtime: Victoria theatre reopens with new COVID-19 protocols
Rapid bus system could increase frequency, reliability in Greater Victoria
Victoria police deploy 'Summer Action Plan' to tackle crime and disorder in Esquimalt and VicWest
BC's indigenous rights law faces 2020 implementation deadline


Global

Vancouver police boosting presence in Yaletown after surge in resident complaints
Simon Fraser University athletics commits to dropping 'Clan' team name
Former teacher in Delta charged with child pornography
US billionaire's superyacht arrives in BC for 'necessary repairs' amid COVID-19 
Screenings resume at BC movie theatres with new COVID-19 precautions
Dr. Bonnie Henry picks up Fluevog shoes, tours Gastown mural exhibition
'People who are honest don't get on the ferry': BC Ferries customers call for resident ID checks
BC Teacher handed 15 year ban for sex with two recent grads



Georgia Straight

Premier Horgan asks Canadian government to address Alaska loophole
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports sharp increase in home sales in June

The Tyee

Three months after attack, Tiny House Warriors complain of RCMP inaction

Vancouver Courier 


Is a 5% property tax hike cap in Vancouver realistic for 2021
Feds announce go ahead of funding for 92 BC infrastructure projects
Trudeau undecided on US, Mexico summit next week to talk aluminum tariffs

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