Thursday, July 9, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, July 9, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, July 9, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

20 new COVID-19 cases in BC, no new deaths
Emotional homecoming for BC man after 105 day COVID-19 hospitalization
20 new cases, nightlife guidelines to be reviewed and Dr. Bonnie Henry to take a break
Dr. Bonnie Henry says it's too early to relax as COVID-19 continues to circulate
As cases tick up, BC Premier remains optimistic about reopening
BC identifies 20 new COVID-19 cases, travellers specified in count


Investigation into extent of racism in health care system

Independent investigator to determine extent of anti-Indigenous racism in BC health care system
Independent investigator says workers are worried about speaking out against racism in health care
Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on alleged racism in BC emergency rooms
Turpel-Lafond promises to protect whistleblowers as she investigates racism in BC health care system
Doctors, nurses urged to provide info on racism in BC emergency rooms
Survey, hotline launched amid probe into racist blood-alchohol guessing game at BC hospital
Indigenous people don't feel safe accessing Health Care. Here's what has to change
Turpel-Lafond promises in-depth probe of anti-Indigenous racism in BC health Care



Globe and Mail

Crown and defence jointly recommend 18 year sentence for Surrey Gang leader Jamie Bacon


CBC

Premier John Horgan says BC restart making gains as more people come out of their homes
Popular BC Interior beach closed by local First Nation amid COVID-19 concerns
Penticton city council extends public drinking pilot project until October
Jamie Bacon pleads  guilty to conspiracy to commit murders in Surrey Six killings
Pandemic exposed numerous 'vulnerabilities' in BC's long term care system, officials say
Promised greenhouse gas reductions from LNG projects are vastly overstated
Victoria seniors' facility under consideration for possible homeless housing
BC names all-party police reform committee to examine scope of Police Act
BC health officials looking into whether night clubs are operating within COVID-19 rules


Vancouver Sun

Dubious documents supporting pot shop's appeal to City Hall
Premier talks tough about Forest industry but little to help Mackenzie
Jamie Bacon expected to plead guilty to conspiracy in Surrey six slayings



Victoria Times Colonist

Oak Bay Lodge could become temporary housing for homeless people
Plan on five-day school week in fall for K-7, education  minister says
Five people arrested after raids in Langford, Shawnigan Lake and Duncan 
Design conversation in Victoria monopolized by heritage preservation
                                                         

Victoria News

CRD explores option to use Oak Bay Lodge for people who are homeless
BC residents can go to the Royal BC Museum for half price all summer
Sidney asking tourists to respect health guidelines
BC Premier applauds call to decriminalize drug possession
Hefty undeclared driver charges piling up, ICBC warns customers



Global

Investigator probing racism allegations in BC health-care system urges Indigenous people to come forward
Canadian police chiefs call for decriminalization of simple illicit drug possession
Premier John Horgan skirts issue of restricting American access to BC businesses
BC First Nation condemns racist sign hung between two totem poles
High occupancy rates for Okanagan hotels: It has rebounded beyond expectations
TransLink boosting SeaBus service amid rising demand
Actions of 'very few' painting RCMP with negative brush, says BC officer


Georgia Straight

Telefilm launches external investigation into misconduct
UBC announces changes to event booking process in response to concerns about hate speech
COVID-19 induced slowdown in immigration to have lasting impact on Canadian housing market: TD Economics


The Tyee

Alberta pouring billions into Keystone XL an 'Idiotic Waste": Financial Analyst
Police Chiefs Urge Decriminalization of Drug Use
How the Pandemic makes Health reporting more just
By many calculations, LNG is A Fail for BC: Report
Newspapers Dying? Well, Tory backers keep trying to buy Torstar


Vancouver Courier 



City Councillors imagine Vancouver without a new fire chief
61 of 681 seniors' homes in BC have plans in place to allow visitors

Climate change risks need to be addressed at board level

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