Thursday, July 2, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday/Thursday, July 1 & 2, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday/Thursday, July 1 & 2, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Vancouver biotech firm could play key role in development COVID-19 vaccine
The Vancouver Company Turning Blood into a COVID Treatment
BC records 24 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in past two days
Experts concerned about increased risk of COVID-19 transmission on flights
'No half measures or exceptions' in fight against COVID-19 as BC announces 24 new cases, 3 more deaths
BC health officials announce 24 new cases, three new deaths, stress 'travel manners' in Phase 3
All community COVID-19 outbreaks declared over in BC



Globe and Mail

'Queue jumpers' not welcome in BC, as US coronavirus cases rise, Premier John Horgan says
Supreme Court rejects Indigenous groups' appeal to halt Trans Mountain expansion
RCMP commander in Kelowna calls for more nurses during wellness checks


CBC

Okanagan's top Mountie wants a nurse to join police on every mental health call
Chiefs urge Tiny House Warriors to end pipeline protect camp in BC's Central Interior
Cross border mingling near Peace Arch still a walk in the park, says lawyer from Washington State
Flooding closes Highway 1 near Revelstoke
Passengers on 4 flights into YVR warned of possible COVID-19 exposure
Camper gets apology after BC Parks worker defends 'all lives matter' slogan
Some BC tenants at risk of being evicted may not know it, says lawyer
BC First Nations disappointed Supreme Court won't hear their appeal of Trans Mountain projects
BC Premier concerned about Americans using "Alaska loophole' to visit province
Richmond Hospital expansion project sizes up


Vancouver Sun

What's next after Supreme Court dismisses BC Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain approval?
Top Kelowna cop 'very sorry' for way student arrested in wellness check
Vancouver man says 'buyer beware' after local flight cancelled
New national security law passed for Hong Kong raises concern in Vancouver
BC condos built to fix leaky problem with overhangs now facing bigger problem
BC extends ban on commercial evictions, but fails to fix rent-relief program
New tower planned at Richmond Hospital will be larger than previously announced


Victoria Times Colonist

BC Housing explains why it paid millions above assessed value for Paul's Motor Inn
Care-home visits resuming but restrictions chafe
'Queue jumpers' not welcome in BC as COVID-19 US cases rise: BC Premier
Saanich police break up beach party with hundreds of people
Let's reimagine our streets, and give pedestrians priority
Police officers serve for all the right reasons
Homophobia has no place in our blood donations


Victoria News

Saanich woman says sexual assault was dismissed by police because of her 'body language'
BC Supreme Court dismisses claim against Island Corridor Foundation
BC repairs COVID-19 emergency order for local government



Global

BC premier raises 'Alaska loophole' with feds amid US vehicle sightings
Military reservist in custody after Rideau Hall armed incident wanted to speak to PM: source
'One-in-1,000 year event': Manitoba's Rivers Dam at highest level ever
BC RCMP to add mental-health teams in wake of disturbing video of wellness check
BC records 3 COVID-19 deaths, 24 new cases since Tuesday
Flooding shuts down Highway 1 near Revelstoke 
RCMP call for expanded police and crisis teams, Interior health says 'not at this time'
BC First Nations disappointed by TMX Court decision, vow to explore 'all legal options'
Campaign to drop 'The Clan' as SFU athletics nickname builds steam
Richmond Hospital's new tower to be bigger than originally planned, BC premier says

Georgia Straight

How dow we strike a balance between the right to shelter in parks and green spaces for everybody?
Concerns continue about travel, border restrictions and visitors entering BC from U.S.
Vancouver development permit sought for King Edward multi-family residential project near Canada Line
Liberals lay groundwork for amending law that criminalizes the sale of sex in Canada
Calgary cops forced to perform orgasms in public
$50,000 grant proposed for facade restoration of building near old Interurban station
Black groups say city manager's letter fails to accept responsibility for structural and systemic racism



The Tyee

BC urged to respond to the Pandemic Kid Crisis
First Nations Fail in Top Court bid to Halt Trans Mountain Pipeline
BC's Online Abortion Services increasing access in Pandemic
Let's Name Our Schools after Vancouver's True Heroes
This Canada Day we need a new citizenship oath


Vancouver Courier 


How COVID-19 property tax relief stacks up across the Lower Mainland
Ten Vancouver parks proposed for people to legally drink alcohol
Canadians take more pride in multiculturalism, less in economy this year
COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations from big parties to online shows

No comments:

Post a Comment