Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, August 21, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, August 21, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

$2,000 fines to be issued to enforce BC COVID-19 public health rules

Active COVID-19 cases in BC hit new high at 824

Numbers increase for new, active, hospitalized, and monitored cases and deaths

New enforcement empowers officers to target house parties, events, and belligerent patrons

New data shows steady rise in COVID-19 cases in BC

BC police can now enforce COVID-19 orders

BC enacts complaints based ticketing regime on private parties

Fines of up to $2,000 possible for hosts of large events violating health orders in BC

Hospitalizations continue to increase as BC announces 90 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 more deaths

'Enough is Enough,' BC crackdown comes with $2,000 fines

BC health officials confirm 90 new cases, two new deaths

BC's community COVID-19 spread continues with 90 new cases

BC imposes $2,000 fines for uncontrolled part organizers

Police can issue $2,000 fines for organizers contravening COVID-19 safety orders

Globe and Mail

BC Grade 12 students whose final marks were botched to receive compensation

More crews on way for wildfire near Penticton as winds increase risks

CBC

Washington State asks Canada to help isolated Point Roberts residents

Vancouver's indoor pools set to reopen in the fall after being closed for months

Tourism Vancouver launches outdoor dining festival to help boost restaurant business

Rude, messy, disrespectful tourists anger communities on Vancouver Islands' West coast

More crews on way for wildfire near Penticton, as winds increase risks

Retail sales jumped 23% in June, enough to get back above where they were before COVID-19

Vancouver Sun

Just 1 in 7 Surrey Mounties plan to apply to new municipal force: survey

Ottawa paid $37M to quarantine international arrivals who lacked a proper plan

Boeing to skirt closed border by sending 737 Max to Metro Vancouver for Canadian testing

Penticton residents on alert preparing for the worst

BC holds only $1 million security for up to $100-million cleanup of Tulsequah Chief mine

Former Premier offers solution to golf club barricade of Fraser River Trail

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC Ferries: 'Maybe years to get back ferry system that we knew' 

Parents fearful about new school year look for other options

Pandemic might be making it easier to consult with a doctor

Victoria News

Documentary profiling Beacon Hill Resident aims to connect homeless with broader society

Most criminal activity calls down in first half of 2020: Victoria police

Global BC

Vancouver councillor says more resources needed to enforce new COVID-19 fines

BC health officials hope coronavirus message goes viral with TikTok campaign

Victoria floats ban on homeless camping downtown amid surge in break-ins

BC's Christie Mountain wildfire steady, but wind and thunderstorms in Friday forecast

Wildfire season adding complex layer to COVID-19, says Interior Health

Georgia Straight

$35,580,000 Point Grey home most expensive house for sale across Canada

The Tyee

After a Stabbing, Stratchona Tent City organizers want more police presence

Can Trudeau change the Channel?

Are We Ready for a Second Wave of Food Insecurity?

Vancouver Courier 

Panicked pandemic paper-pushers push back

Pandemic exposes BC government service gaps

Miscellaneous