Monday, July 6, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, July 6, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, July 6, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

No COVID-19 deaths in Ontario for first time since March, province reports
Ontario reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time since March
No COVID-19 cases linked to Vancouver anti-racism protests: Henry
BC reports six new COVID-19 deaths over three days
Coronavirus could be airborne, scientists warn the WHO
COVID-19 in BC: Six deaths, US border concerns, airborne transmission debate and Black Lives matter protests
BC sees spike in COVID-19 deaths
Controversy over airborne transmission of COVID-19 'a tempest in a teapot' Dr. Bonnie Henry says
No COVID-19 cases connected to huge Vancouver protests against anti-black racism
BC announces 6 more deaths from COVID-19
BC long term care facilities rocked by six more deaths




Globe and Mail

Fishing lodge set to reopen despite objections from Haida Nation 

CBC

Recreational anglers rally against chinook fishery closures
BC school to scrap team name, logo with ties to Confederate flag
Vancouver Park Board holds off on vote to allow booze in parks
93% spike in First Nations overdose deaths recorded in BC during COVID-19
Health authority warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver bar and nightclub
Return-It streamlines recycling operations to mitigate COVID-19 risk
Richmond City Councillor wants to pressure Victoria and Ottawa for emergency transit funds
Kamloops care home residents sign petition, demand easing of restrictions



Vancouver Sun

ICBC to honour previous insurance rates for stored vehicles; green light for road tests
Consultation gives First Nations right to a fair process, not a veto, court says
Details of $700,000 BC Lottery Corp. fine revealed a decade later
Overdose deaths increase by 93 percent among BC's First nations
BC extends COVID-19 income, disability and senior assistance programs
Taiwan files formal protest with UBC after University listed it as province of China



Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News

Isolation, drug toxicity lead to spike in First Nations overdose deaths amid pandemic: FNHA
Victoria police conduct under review after arrest on Pandora Avenue
Vancouver Island RCMP officers will not face charges following 2017 shooting that left man dead
BC highway widening job reduced, costs still up $61 million
BC extends income assistance exemption for COVID-19


Global

ICBC set to resume non-commercial road tests on July 20
Kamloops Mountie's conduct under review after blackface jokes posted online
Vancouver Park Board delays vote on drinking in select parks for possible expansion
First Nations Health Authority sees spike in overdose deaths among Indigenous people



Georgia Straight

Multiple individuals at Hotel Belmont bar and nightclub test positive


The Tyee

BC is hurting workers by dodging pandemic severance pay issue
A grassroots group launches to fight Delta's 'uncomfortable' racism
How Has the Pandemic Taught Us to cover health better
It's Go Time for Canada's Green Recovery

Vancouver Courier 


Civil rights groups amplify call to end police 'street checks' in BC
Government's approval rating up in pandemic's 100 day check up

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