Monday, July 20, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, July 20, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, July 20, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC's top doctor says province is at a 'tipping point' due to higher COVID-19 cases
BC reports 102 COVID-19 cases over three days, bringing provincial total to 3,300
'Explosive' growth in COVID-19 cases could be on the way in BC if behaviour doesn't change
BC COVID-19 survey shows decline in mental health, concern about staying home when sick
More than 60 cases of COVID-19 linked to exposures in Kelowna 
Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC is at a turning point, 'explosive growth' is possible
BC marks worrisome spike in new COVID-19 cases
Haida Gwaii resident reports positive COVID-19 test, prompting new measures to curb potential spread
BC warned of potential for 'explosive growth' as 102 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend announced
Partygoers pushing BC close to tougher COVID-19 measures
Situation worsens in BC with 102 new cases
Six new COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island amid provincewide rise
BC's COVID-19 community infection rate held below 1%




Globe and Mail

Vancouver planners, builders laud sped-up permit process at city hall
British Columbia imposes new restrictions to curb youth vaping


CBC

BC Premier asks Trudeau to decriminalize drug possessions as overdose deaths spike
Search and Rescue calls climb in BC as hikers head to mountains
Supportive housing projects unsafe for neighbours, MLA says
Portraits of distinguished BC women - including Dr. Bonnie Henry - featured in fundraiser
Tensions between BC fishing lodges, Haida Nation escalate over COVID-19




Vancouver Sun

How are local parks coping with crazy crowds? Not so well
Mr. Richmond retires, but Harold Steves won't lose passion for politics or fighting for farms




Victoria Times Colonist

Looking to buy a slightly used ferry? Here are three for sale


Victoria News

Victoria airport officials confident with protocols, despite flight link to COVID-19
BC Transit hands out free masks at Greater Victoria bus stops
BC's COVID-19 deficit could go deeper than $12.5 billion


Global

BC Premier John Horgan formally asking federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs
More Americans eye move to Canada as COVID-19 cases surge in US
Vaping: BC orders cut to nicotine content, restricts flavoured products ton adult only stores
ICBC driving customers online to make appointment to renew licence


Georgia Straight

Women's groups call for public inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting
Amid anti-Asian attacks, BC provides $10 million for Canada's first Chinese Canadian museum, in Vancouver

The Tyee

Why can't the Parks Board get overnight camping laws right?
In Alberta, "Wholly, Unsatisfactory' is the new "holy crap!'

Vancouver Courier 


New A-G's office in Vancouver could cost up to $2 million annually
More Canadians embracing value of multiculturalism in the country






Miscellaneous


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