Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, July 15, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, July 15, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Study suggests 8 times more people in BC infected with coronavirus than confirmed
BC reports more than 20 COVID-19 cases for 6th time in a week
New coronavirus exposures reported on 4 BC flights, 3 of them headed to Alberta
Over 20 new cases again, young adult infections in Canada, and overdose crisis
What British Columbia got right in the fight against COVID-19
New COVID-19 infections in BC bounce back into the 20s
BC's $10 million quarantine program seen as model for how to treat migrant workers
BC warns COVID-19 'silently circulating' in broader community, as health officials announce 21 new cases
Study suggests 8 times as many people in BC infected with virus than confirmed
21 cases and no deaths reported in BC in the past day
21 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in BC as virus 'silently circulates' in broader community


Globe and Mail

Vancouver board passes motion allowing temporary overnight campaign in city parks



CBC

North Van woman recovers stolen bike herself - and says police just followed along
Vancouver Park Board votes in favour of allowing overnight camping parks
Opiod safe-supply project approved for Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island
Post-secondary students with disabilities get new funding in BC
BC RCMP officer suspended over racially offensive content posted on Facebook
NDP MLA calls for BC Liberal MLA to be tossed from caucus over alleged homphobia
Province admits harm in multimillion dollar settlement with more than 100 victims of BC social worker
A year after Northern BC murders, victims' mother finds support in Canadian trucker who also lost child





Vancouver Sun

NDP saves face with no-fault insurance vote, but pauses on energy bill
Rent prices dropping in Vancouver, but more choosing other cities: report 
Camping is no cure for homelessness
Tsilhqot'in adds voice to chorus opposing NDP shift in energy policy
Vancouver park board allows temporary overnight sheltering in parks



Victoria Times Colonist

Security worries in Gorge-Burnside as thefts and vandalism spike near hotels for homeless
Pandemic will create BC debt for decades
Legislature needs more say in how billions are being spent
Citizens approve proposed loan for new North Cowichan RCMP building



Victoria News

Court strikes down Sidney's denial of proposed cannabis store
BC ends short experiment with growler fills at restaurants
Tough time for tree fruits as some BC Farm products soar


Global

Vancouver should have fought homeless camp in court, park commissioner says
BC small business saddled with $17B in coronavirus-related debt: survey
White Rock woman says RCMP told her to move after sexual assault complaint
NDP MLA wants Laurie Thrones removed from BC Liberal caucus over 'anti-LGTBQ views'
Environmentalists say coronavirus fears have led to major setback on plastic pollution
Vancouver reopens 3 'vital' DTES community centres amid COVID-19
Mayor condemns hate-motivated vandalism in Summerland



Georgia Straight

RCMP Musical Ride at centre of allegations of horse abuse and harassment
Vancouver MLA calls for removal of Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness from BC Liberal caucus due to anti-LGBT views
Bugging Out: COVID-19 concerns in urban centres fuel interest in rural and recreation properties


The Tyee

The Kids are not all right. We need to Act Now
Is Jason Kenney Ready to Bet Albertan Pensions of Failing Fossil Fuel Firms?
Keeping Chinatown's 1,000 seat "Floata' Afloat in the Pandemic



Vancouver Courier 



Vancouver park board approves overnight camping in parks, green spaces




Miscellaneous


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