Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday July 28, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, July 28, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 23 new COVID-19 cases, one new death at long-term care facility
Flight from San Francisco with confirmed case, and concerns about young-adult transmission
COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC at months low
COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC drop below 10 for 1st time since public health emergency declared
Six Months In
Health officials report 23 new cases and one death in BC
Health officials urge long weekend safety as BC sees 23 new COVID-19 cases, one death




Globe and Mail

Retired BC military officer who 'dabbled' in child porn, pedophilia avoids jail time
Provinces, territories urged to follow BC and investigate systemic racism in health care
As visitor sales sour, BC wineries flourish online
Vancouver COVID-19 therapy developer ABCellera eyeing potential IPO as early as fall
Former BC Conservative MP James Abbott dies at 77
Vancouver Park Board votes in favour of allowing alcohol consumption in 22 parks, but bylaw delayed to 2021


CBC

Police watchdog investigating 2 Kelowna deaths
Coquitlam Search and Rescue responded to 3 separate calls Monday night
Squamish van dwellers face possible ban in bylaw vote
New toonie features work of Haida artist Bill Reid
UBC researchers develop rapid test to detect invasive gypsy moth
High temperatures should put outdoor workers on alert: WorkSafe BC
BC community sport organizations to receive $1.5 million to survive pandemic
BC mayor wants mandatory masks, more details from province about location of COVID-19 cases


Vancouver Sun

Strathcona homeowners threaten to withhold property taxes over tent city
Son of former MLA Judi Tyabji faces sex charges involving underage person
Abusive BC teacher tells anxious student to put their sadness somewhere else
Council considers BYOB for four Vancouver plazas
Bill 22 rescue operation not necessary if BC government had consulted in first place



Victoria Times Colonist

Family of abused RCMP officer finally gets compensation
City granted injunction barring camping in sensitive areas of Beacon Hill Park
Just 40 per cent of BC parents would send kids back to school, survey finds
Nanaimo to slowly reopen rec centres and pools
Don't expect a pandemic rebate from ICBC - it's flat broke
UVic focusing on COVID-19 with new research fund
Procession Wednesday to honour late Sproat Lake firefighter


Victoria News 

Having a US license plate is not a crime, police say
Affordable rental home project under construction in Victoria
BC prepares back-to-school plan for students in COVID-19


Global

BC park closed over sighting of aggressive bear that bit 10 year old girl
West Vancouver restaurants looking to open pop-up locations face battle over liquor licences
Still no plan on BC youth returning to competitive sports
7 more flights added to growing list of possible exposure
BC students in need of additional support have fallen behind amid COVID-19 pandemic: report
Downtown Kelowna nightclub listed for potential COVID-19 exposure
BC Ferries fares won't go up to cover COVID-19 losses, minister says



Georgia Straight

Visitors to 22 Vancouver parks can crack open the booze - provided the province introduces a new regulation

The Tyee

Are Schools Safe to Return? As a BC Teacher, I'm not sure
Is it time to let visitors flow through SRO hotels again?
BC pauses bill that would permit youth detention after an Overdose
Tent Cities and the violent origins of Vancouver's Parks

Vancouver Courier 


Judges to hear traffic cases in schools: attorney general
LGBT youths' suicidal thoughts decline with community supports: study
Surrey approves $692M worth of development




Miscellaneous


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