Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, July 16, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
COVID-19 confirmed at St. Paul's Hospital NICU
27 cases of COVID-19 now linked to Kelowna exposures
Masks on transit, air travel issues, and a bravo to British Columbians
More than half of BC's 681 seniors' homes lack plans to allow visitors
Study showing more COVID-19 infections than test rates will guide BC response
Less than 1% of BC was infected by first coronavirus wave, serology study estimates
COVID-19 outbreak declared in neonatal intensive care unit at St Paul's hospital
BC health officials encourage wearing of masks, as 21 new cases of COVID announced
Outbreak detected at St. Paul's Hospital NICU
Globe and Mail
'Does anyone care?" BC overdose deaths hit record high for second consecutive month
CBC
June was the worst month for overdose deaths in BC history
BC releases plan for unpaid rent repayment
Premier Horgan says transit funding, paid sick leave are wins for BC in 'safe restart' deal
Seasonal shelter in Victoria urges more action on homelessness after deaths
Bus rider who received images with sexual threats says she was scared, then angry
VPD pushes back on movement to defund police, but says communication needs improvement
Tourism in this BC town is booming despite pandemic
Vancouver Sun
BC welcomes $2.2 billion in new federal relief as 'critically important'
US vessels docking in Canadian waters against border rules, says BC boaters
Another tragic record set and no end in sight for overdose deaths
Mulling over Mullen report, saving decisions if not money in short-term
Pot company apologizes for 'irregular' documents, city rejects appeal
Victoria Times Colonist
Illicit-drug overdose deaths hit a new monthly high in BC in June, at 175
Self appointed behaviour judges need to see the real picture
Victoria News
Well-known Langford cop hangs up his badge after 45 years
BC's eviction ban for unpaid rent to end September 1
BC gets $2 billion in latest COVID-19 federal aid package
$5 billion fall tax bill too much for BC business, NDP told
Global
Golden Ears Park's campsites are 100% reserved. So why are so many sites empty?
BC RCMP officer who dragged woman in wellness check faces new lawsuit
BC eviction ban to end September 1, tenants have until July 2021 to pay unpaid rent
Amid record overdose deaths, BC's top doctor calls for decriminalization
Woman sent violent, disturbing message via iPhone AirDrop while riding BC bus
BC Premier pleased feds are adopting national sick-pay plan
CERB did its job, but many Canadians polled say it's time to move on
Georgia Straight
Glacier Media reveals that its consolidated revenues declined by approximately 36 percent in April and May
Distressed DAVIDsTEA owes owners of Metro Vancouver malls plenty of back rent
BC's no-drink, no-liver-transplant policy discriminates against Indigenous people, says UBCIC complaint
Real solutions exist for homeless encampments
The Tyee
June overdose toll hits record; 15 times more deadly than COVID-19
How COVID-19 could bring needed change; a conversation with Andrew MacLeod
Thirty years after Oka, Wet'suwet'en battle shows how little has changed
We're dumb about exponential growth. That's proving Lethal
Vancouver Courier
Liver transplant alcohol abstinence policy discriminatory: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
Is it time for a sanctioned homeless camp in Vancouver?
BC commits to 50.50 funding-share with Ottawa on $600M needed for transit recovery
BC's hands tied on issue of COVID safety on flights, Horgan says
Vancouver poised to ban use, sale of 'bear bangers'
Miscellaneous
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