Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, August 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, August 17, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC, Alberta amass hundreds of new COVID-19 infections over the weekend

BC records highest ever daily COVID-19 case number, two new deaths over weekend

Northern Alberta prayer event linked to over a dozen positive COVID-19 cases in BC

Stricter enforcement coming as BC hits among highest case numbers during pandemic

We crack open Dr. Henry's Model for taming the pandemic: A Tyee Video

BC marks 236 new COVID-19 cases since Friday

Biotech coalition hopes llama nanobodies hold the key to a COVID-19 treatment

BC hits highest ever count for active COVID-19 cases after confirming 236 new infections

Health minister reports a 'tale of two pandemics' as cases rise while hospitalizations fall

Globe and Mail

BC makes masks mandatory for middle and secondary schools

Authorities in BC appeal for help in efforts to crack down on house parties

CBC

Crowded beaches may be frustrating to see, but it's private parties BC is most worried about

Police break up 'aggressive' group of more than 100 youth in Saanich over the weekend

This BC city is offering free rent for new businesses to revive the downtown core

BC makes masks mandatory in schools when physical distancing can't be maintained

Port Moody's smelly mystery solved by air-quality investigators

Vancouver Sun

Students in BC middle and secondary schools must wear masks in high traffic areas

Pandemic inspire, home reno boom pushes BC lumber to record highs

Lions season cancelled after Federal government denies CFL loan request

Victoria Times Colonist

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Victoria News 

Lightning storm sparks six fires across Vancouver Island

BC School staff, older students required to wear masks in 'high traffic areas'

Police break up large gathering of about 100 youth in Saanich neighbourhood
COVID-19 testing clinic at Saanich recreation centre closes
BC's COVID-19 low-income payments extended to December

Global

BC school staff, middle and secondary students will be required to wear masks in high-traffic areas

Video shows large group of teens on Vancouver Island partying in the street

Two shootings in BC's Lower Mainland likely related to gang conflict, police say

BC politician's son jokes in reply to Ryan Reynolds' The Graduate' reference

Georgia Straight

BC Arts Council grants to help enhance arts and cultural spaces during COVID-19 pandemic

The Tyee

"It's Wonderful: BC Extends crisis funds for those on Income assistance

'You Get Used to Riding with Flames'

No, COVID support cash doesn't make workers lazy. Here's Who pushed that myth

Vancouver Courier 

COVID -19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

Miscellaneous