Friday, July 31, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, July 31, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Friday, July 31, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

'Kelowna cluster' now comprises 130 - more than half of all active COVID-19 cases in BC
New BC coronavirus cases surge to 50 ahead of long weekend
New cases highest since April, infections amongst those in 20's and surface contamination issues
Province reports min-spike of 50 new COVID cases entering BC Day long weekend
BC reports 50 new COVID-19 cases, one death on eve of summer holiday weekend
Keep groups small this weekend, health officials say as BC sees 50 new COVID-19 cases
Health officials announce 50 new cases, one new death
BC's daily COVID-19 case count jumps to 50



Globe and Mail

Salmonella cases in Western and Central Canada likely linked to US grown red onions
BC tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses

CBC

Indigenous man and his mother sue Vancouver police over alleged beating, arrest outside Walmart
Camping supplies fly off shelves as more British Columbians venture outdoors
Man threatens to stab Vancouver City councillor in verbal altercation caught on video
Study finds novel coronavirus on shared medical equipment in long-term care homes
'Give their head a shake': Health minister tells people to avoid dance party planned for Third Beach
Site C budget, schedule facing 'serious concerns' due to COVID-19, BC Hydro reports
BC lays out COVID-19 guidelines for colleges, universities in advance of fall session





Vancouver Sun

Best terms, bad deal: Secretive condo insurance price model may be boosting rates
Judges lose battle over secret BC cabinet advice
Vancouver police sued over alleged beating of alleged man outside Walmart Store
Priority access scrapped for residents of BC Ferries destinations


Victoria Times Colonist

Extra officers to be deployed to Beacon Hill Park, Burnside-Gorge
Esquimalt getting new urgent and primary care centre


Victoria News 

BC Hydro's Site C back by COVID-19, foundation changes

Global

Video shows man threatening to stab Vancouver city councillor in Strathcona
Vancouver's private pools are open, so what's keeping public one's closed?
BC Hydro has 'serious concerns' over Site C budget due to COVID-19 costs, delays
Blood pressure cuffs, other gear at risk of COVID-19 contamination: Vancouver health authority



Georgia Straight

Canada creating new benefit for gig workers to replace CERB
Statistics Canada cites Oakridge Centre redevelopment in report on big boost in value of building permits



The Tyee

Is it the end of the rainbow for Smithers?
Bad news on Site C: Budget, Schedule at Risk
An overdose prevention worker is killed on duty. His colleagues want answers
MSP Changes leave migrant workers and International students at risk, advocates say


Vancouver Courier 


Victoria, First Nations ink environmental, economic MOU
BC appoints 'special advser' to Site C after BC Hydro reports serious cost, schedule concerns



Miscellaneous


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