Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, August 10, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Monday , August 10, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 131 new COVID-19 cases over three days, as active cases surge past 400

People under 40 make up half of coronavirus cases in BC's Interior Health region

Another COVID-19 warning posted for US flight to BC

Increasing case numbers threaten to undo all the work from the past few months

No deaths from COVID-19 in BC for last 10 days

'Night rave' in BC prompts public warning for potential COVID-19 exposure

'We need to do better': BC announces 131 new COVID-19 cases over a 3 day period

Henry defends mask policy at schools, calls them 'least effective' layer of protection

No deaths from COVID-19 in BC for last 10 days

Dr. Bonnie Henry offers guidance on mental health, parenting

BC records 30-50 new COVID-19 cases a day over weekend, no new deaths

Globe and Mail

The Good Doctor production halted over COVID-19 testing dispute

CBC

BC Woman caught CERB scammer in the act, but getting action from officials is the hardest part

Staying local? Take an opportunity to learn about BC's internment history, says advocate

Masks will play a 'significant' role in BC schools in September: Education Minister

BC bar industry wants party buses, limos to step up COVID-19 protocols after big group turned away

Plan hatched to return coho salmon to Coquitlam River after 105 years

Mask-makers home business hits a snag after visit from Victoria bylaw officer

BC MP calls on Canadian, US governments to help BC, Alaskan communities affected by border closure

Vancouver Sun

Feds to bail out BC Ferries but Greens still want it returned to government

Transit agencies report high compliance with mandatory mask rules

Without government aid, it could be lights out for Richmond Night Market

BC hair salon files class-action lawsuit over denial of business interruption insurance

Two chief judges facing very different pandemics

Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News 

Laid-off hotel workers begin hunger strike demanding job protection



Global

BC hotel workers start hunger strike to create awareness around industry layoffs

Vancouver bar manager says he turned away party bus with dozens onboard

BC police officer deletes cellphone video after pointing gun at bystander
Masks to play 'significant role' in BC schools this fall, says education minister
BC Transit supervisors should enforce mandatory masks, Kelowna union says

Georgia Straight

Vancouver Park Board reopening fitness centres and arenas while city allows alcohol consumption at four plazas

More Canadians now walk or bike to work than take public transit due to COVID-19 fears

The Tyee

The virus has frozen a generation's hopes

A Domestic Safe Supply of Injectable Heroin would save lives

School is Four Weeks Away. But Parent's and Teachers Still Have Questions

Vancouver Courier 

Internet site blocking battle invokes Canadians' information rights

Surrey, Delta commercial truck parking projects move forward

Homeless people moved out of Vancouver community centres

Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests

Miscellaneous