Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Partygoers pushing BC close to tougher COVID measures
A continent divided by the pandemic
BC reports 30 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
Two Mexico to Vancouver flights with confirmed cases, as Dr. Bonnie Henry urges precautions
New COVID-19 infections in BC remain elevated
WorkSafeBC has found over 300 violations of COVID-19 safety plans
Curve continues to trend upward as BC announces 30 new cases of COVID-19
Here's why COVID-19 cases have tripled in BC, but officials aren't panicking
Interior Health preaches crowd control and contact tracing as COVID-19 cases rise
3 employees at Earls restaurant in Port Coquitlam test positive for COVID-19
People asked to track their movements as 30 new community cases reported
Six new COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island amid provincewide rise
Camosun's 'UVen' allows N95 masks to be sanitized, used again
Photos of crowded Langford beach spark COVID-19 concerns
BC reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Globe and Mail
RCMP make arrest after BC care home blames prank call for hampering COVID-19 response
BC Liberals won't be in virtual pride parade this year, Vancouver Pride Society says
BC Premier asks Trudeau to reduce stigma of illicit drug use as overdose deaths surge
BC aims to clear backlog of 32,400 surgeries in 15 months if COVID-19 surge doesn't happen
In the midst of a pandemic, BC's NDP government rides a wave of popularity
CBC
BC premier asks Trudeau to decriminalize drug possession as overdose deaths spike
How BC's most vulnerable kids fell into the clutches of a social worker who betrayed them
Fire crews battle small wildfire in regional park near Victoria
Restaurant, tourism industries fret as coronavirus case numbers spike
More than 100 damage claims filed to ICBC after maintenance mishap turns road into sticky mess
Vancouver council approves 28 storey West Broadway rental tower with 58 affordable units
2 US boaters in BC waters fined under Quarantine Act
Prisons should consider safe release as a pandemic health measure: advocate
Lack of opposition to Trans Mountain liquor licence application raising concerns about consultation process
Vancouver Pride Society bans BC Liberals from this year's virtual parade
RCMP watchdog calls out 'unreasonable' use of force during wellness checks
Rural BC leaders look to improve Internet access, as need grows amid COVID-19
BC now aiming to clear surgery backlog in 15 months, rather than 2 years
Vancouver Sun
Water police fine US whale-watching vessel caught in local waters
Honour our 'bubble', citizens urge, another BC shutdown would be devastating
BC bar and club owners call for co-operation in distancing as pandemic cases rise
Elected Wet'suwet'en chiefs upset being excluded from negotiations
BC Liberals won't be in Vancouver pride parade this year, organizers say
Vancouver approves 28 storey rental building in tight vote
Victoria Times Colonist
Fire crews battle blaze in Mill Hill Regional Park
Province says it's catching up on delayed surgeries
Self insurance is an option for condo owners
Victoria News
CRD closes Mill Hill Park as crews battle wildfire
BC Search and Rescue groups responded to 700 calls in first half of 2020
Victoria advocates call for decriminalization of illicit drugs amid record number of overdoses
BC catching up on COVID-19 scheduled surgery backlog
BC NDP stands by WorkSafeBC changes as business protests
BC Tourism industry seeks nearly half of COVID-19 recovery fund
Global
BC restaurants tightening current guidelines
52% of surgeries postponed due to COVID-19 now complete, BC health officials say
Vancouver Science world reopens to public August 1st
BC care home at centre of COVID-19 outbreak was also target of hoax
Family of UBC grad imprisoned in Saudi Arabia fears for her safety amid sudden silence
Wildfire danger rating climbing as BC temperatures expected to soar
BC Premier formally asks federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs
Tourism sector asks BC government for $680M stimulus package
93% of Vancouver hotel rooms were empty last weekend, says industry leader
Summerland mayor claims to have received threats over Confederate flag incident
Georgia Straight
Vancouver City Council narrowly approves rezoning for 258 secured rental units in tower on former Denny's site
Vancouver Pride bans BC Liberals from parade after controversy about Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness
North Vancouver Care Centre, with Canada's first COVID-19 outbreak and death, was targeted by hoax phone call
The Tyee
The new Federal Paid Sick Leave Program is Not Enough
Has Suncor seen the climate crisis coming for 61 Years
I fact checked rumours swirling around this east Van Mystery Lot
Vancouver Courier
Sto:lo grand chief sues First Nations Health Authority for $388, 125
Vancouver Council approves 28 storey rental tower on West Broadway
Data shows BC chipping away at surgery backlog
Miscellaneous
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