Monday, July 27, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, July 27, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, July 27, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Limits of capacity of short-term rentals as BC reports 81 new cases of COVID-19
New travel guidelines, blueberry plant outbreak, and more flights with cases
New COVID-19 outbreak at Abbotsford blueberry packing plant
BC records 81 new cases of COVID-19 from over the weekend and 2 more deaths
New community outbreak in Abbotsford packing plant; 81 new cases overall
One more Island case; 81 across the province over the weekend
BC records 81 more cases of COVID-19 in BC since Friday


Globe and Mail

John Horgan advises drivers with non-BC plates to take bus to avoid harassment
NPA shows signs of fracture as four more board members quit
Pilot reported equipment failure before fatal crash in BC, investigation finds




CBC

Vancouver Park Board votes to allow drinking in 22 city parks, but there's a catch
Border jumper leads RCMP on hours long 'float chase' down BC river
Health Authority advises against swimming at popular Port Moody beach due to E coli
Free day passes to be required at some popular BC parks and trails
BC weighing different options for September, with school announcement expected Wednesday
Equipment failure, disorientation led to deadly Gabriola Island plane crash, TSB says
BC veterans commemorate 67 years since Korean War armistice

Vancouver Sun

BC Ferries wrestles with dire financial losses after exclusion from federal aid
Provocative premier, take note of Dr. Henry's tone
Fighting rental homes in Shaughnessy and fearing 'apocalypse'
Nurses and First responders face housing discrimination due to pandemic
BC pauses controversial overdose bill affecting youth, but groups say drop it


Victoria Times Colonist

Premier disagrees with Victoria's decision to allow camping in Beacon Hill
Horgan to drivers with non-BC plates: Take bus, or ride a bike
Turn shopping locally into an experience


Victoria News 

Stop passing the buck on tent camps, Horgan tells municipalities
Province says 800 homes will help with tight Victoria student housing scene
Victoria mail carriers had 18 do incidents in seven months



Global

Horgan: US licence plate holders should ride the bus, bike or change to BC plates following abuse
Over a third of BC teachers 'unsure' about returning to classroom in September
'The Florida of Metro Vancouver': Concern over crowds at Belcarra Regional Park
Free day passes now required for six popular BC parks
BC government pauses bill that would allow hospitals to keep young people after drug overdoses
Vancouver city council passes motion to 'de-criminalize poverty'



Georgia Straight

Survey reveals almost two-thirds of Canadians fear plant travel, live events
Nova Scotia mass shooter was a drug dealer
Vancouver park board is late to the party with tonight's vote on liquor consumption
MP Jenny Kwan urges Liberal government to give US notice that it will withdraw from Safe Third Country agreement

The Tyee

A First Nation builds a forestry future from the Ashes of the past
For many on assistance, COVID benefit boost means 'I don't have to eat just brown Rice and Beans
Experts like BC's youth vaping rules, but want focus on why they vape too

Vancouver Courier 







Miscellaneous


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