Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, July 8, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, July 8, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Exposure notice expanded after 2nd COVID-19 case linked to Vancouver strip club
Three new deaths as BC COVID-19 cases top 3,000
What British Columbians can do to help contact tracing to stop the spread of the coronavirus
Second individual at Vancouver's No. 5 Orange strip club tests positive for COVID-19
There's a Drug to treat COVID-19, but Canada must act soon to ensure access
COVID-19 infections in BC exceed 3,000
3 more deaths from COVID-19 recorded in BC as cases top 3,000
Warning expanded for possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club
BC cases surpass 3,000, health officials report three new deaths


Globe and Mail

Indigenous leader Ed John pleads not guilty to sex charges



CBC

Female Mountie keeps her job after groping a fellow BC office twice
Police searching for vandal who threatened totem poles 'will start falling' on BC's Sunshine Coast
BC couple calls for automatic extensions after permanent resident card renewal gone awry
Real Estate open houses coming back to BC with new guidelines
Round the clock 30 km/h school zones approved by Vancouver city council
BC tourism industry needs more funding and a clear message to keep afloat, critics say
BC RCMP officer charged with breach of trust, harassment, forcible entry
September school restart plans to be revealed by late July or early August, says BC education minister
BC Farmers struggle with soaked fields, lost crops
Grand Chief Ed John pleads not guilty to sex crimes dating back to 1974
Advocates for sex trade workers raise concerns about VicPD human trafficking probe
BC's police watchdog had 'rocky start' but attorney general is eyeing expanded mandate for IIO


Vancouver Sun

COVID-19 has fostered 'perfect storm pushing women out of their jobs': UBC study co-author
BC government appeals court order returning clubhouses to Hells Angels
Recent COVID cases at Metro Vancouver businesses worry experts
Legislature to study systemic racism in BC Police departments
Fortis BC LNG expansion proposal in Delta under scrutiny in Environment review


Victoria Times Colonist

Homelessness is getting worse despite major efforts to help
I just moved here and have US plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats


Victoria News

Residents to start moving into first of 100 new affordable homes in Langford
BC sets terms to review police, mental health, race relations
BC tent camps persist as hotels, housing bought for homeless


Global

Details on back-to-school plan coming in 'three weeks' BC education minister says
BC Legislature announces plan to update Police Act, points to 'systemic racism' in BC institutions
BC Real Estate Association releases new rules for open houses
Female BC RCMP officer docked 20 days' pay for sexual misconduct
How pets are  helping residents of one BC Seniors' home get through COVID-19
Vancouver school and playground zones to be 30 km/h all day, every day
Evacuation orders, alerts remain in Cache Creek, with more rain possible
Many British Columbians' finances, debt worsening under COVID-19: poll
Former Kelowna Mountie speaks out about RCMP's lack of mental health support
Surrey in rare position to redefine policing amid calls for defunding

Georgia Straight

Masks now required at home showings in new guidance for BC realtors



The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier 


Facial recognition firm suspends RCMP contract
BC courts continue return to normal operations

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