Sunday, July 12, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, July 11 & 12, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC


BC's pandemic lockdown is relaxing, but front-line health workers aren't. Six professionals share their stories
Interior Health identifies more potential COVID-19 exposure locations in Kelowan
BC health officials identify more areas of potential COVID-19 exposure in Kelowna
Health Officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at events in Kelowna




Globe and Mail

Demonstrators call for end to police violence at rally for BC nursing student
Prof, former public health officer launch company to produce legal heroin for treatment


CBC

BC's damp spring could translate into bountiful wild mushroom harvest
Vancouver Island park gets modern-day fact check of its namesake
Longest serving councillor in Metro Vancouver says this is his last term
BC town gets creative providing live music during the COVID-19 pandemic
Demand for Vancouver outdoor pools crashes online booking system
As pandemic restrictions ease, Downtown Eastside organizations fear loss of extra funding
BC nursing student who brought wellness check lawsuit against RCMP speaks at Vancouver rally


Vancouver Sun

Surrey asked to revive disbanded diversity committee
Richmond mega-mansion, one of the last built under old rules, listed for $21 million
Over 400 ICBC customers face fines averaging $3,000 for failing to list high risk drivers
Should teachers who have sex with students be protected by anonymity?
Pop up Public Plazas have some residents feeling left out in the cold
Vowing to reveal the truth of anti Indigenous racism in healthcare system


Victoria Times Colonist

300 more sailings, BC Ferries loosens restrictions
As map shows, Vancouver Island tilts to the left, what are your leanings?
Island film industry gets back into action
Move to quarterly timetable in high school has benefits
What to do with the E & N tracks
Great-grandpa MLA engineers tunnel questions
                                                         

Victoria News

Islanders want BC Ferries to follow order that lets residents board tourists
Greater Victoria records highest unemployment in history with 11 per cent 
BC Ferries increasing passenger capacity after COVID-19 restrictions


Global

Vancouver's outdoor pools open Monday with COVID-19 restrictions
Strathcona Park homeless camp grows as board mulls new camping bylaw
MEC eliminates 200 positions as pandemic drags on


Georgia Straight

Vancouver park board will open three outdoor swimming pools on Monday
Planning that does not include people in its context, but instead only sees buildings, lays clear its biases
Farmland advocate Harold Steves won't seek reelection after decades on Richmond Council
City of Vancouver completes renovation of plaza honouring Filipino Canadian icon Mel Tobias
MOSAIC loses a strong voice for racialized communities
City of  Vancouver's planning director says no land lift goes to developer by adding 12 storeys to West Side Tower


The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier 


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Miscellaneous

Councillor Paul McDonnell -- known as 'Mr. Burnaby' has died

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