Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, August 31, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, August 31, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 294 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths over three days, as active cases top 1,100

Squamish Nation confirms several COVID-19 cases in outbreak

Fall brings 'new phase' to pandemic in BC:Henry

BC sees 294 cases of COVID-19 over weekend, three of four additional deaths at LTC homes

BC records 4 COVID-19 related deaths over the weekend as numbers continue to spike

British Columbians asked to scale back social interactions as caseload climbs

1,100 active COVID-19 cases in BC following continued surge over weekend

Globe and Mail

BC city sees most non-resident births in Canada

Vancouver Aquarium to close indefinitely

Ad criticized by teachers meant to ease anxiety, BC's Public Health Officer says

Three Greens in leadership race to replace former BC leader Andrew Weaver

NPA's Ken Sim vows to run for Vancouver mayor again in 2022

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic turns BC's 2019-20 budget surplus to $321 million deficit

CBC

Pandemic takes bite out of BC's finances as projected surplus turns to deficit

Remembering the lost as Vancouver observes International Overdose Awareness Day

BC priest should have been stopped.' sex abuse victim says

More overnight visitors going to Central Okanagan but fewer spending time or money in hotels

Up to 25% of BC high schools could have a COVID-19 case on day 1 of reopening, says mathematician

Here's what it will be like returning to pools in some BC municipalities this fall

Where do you need to wear a mask in BC? Here are some places where they are mandatory

Vancouver Sun

BC closes the books on last good fiscal year for awhile

Vancouver Aquarium to close temporarily, 209 staff to lose jobs

Ad criticized  by teachers meant to allay anxiety: BC's public health officer

Fewer British Columbians seeking help for problem gambling during pandemic

Consultation starts this week on Burnaby Mountain gondola project

Victoria Times-Colonist

Ocean Boulevard will reopen to motor traffic, Colwood council decides

Campers moving out of Centennial Square

Victoria News

Royal BC museum adds IMAX feature full-time

Victoria orders Centennial Square homeless campers to relocate by Tuesday

First round of COVID-19 cost BC government $600 million

Global BC

BC Opposition cries foul over timing of ICBC rebate cheques

BC's 2019-20 budget battered by COVID-19, deficit expected to climb further

Vancouver Aquarium to close to the public on September 8th

Kelowna's Bernard Avenue closure coming to an end

'Racist criminals': Osoyoos Indian Band Chief denounces vandalism of sacred site

Georgia Straight

Back to school ad controversy, second wave quesitons, and more

Andrew Petter reflects on 10 years advancing community engagement as SFU president

The Tyee

It's time for Greens to reinvent themselves

Hit the Brakes: Five Things that must change before BC schools reopen

Big Oil's Backers are jumping ship - and that's good for the Planet

Will Erin O'Toole confront the Conservatives' Deadly COVID sickness?

Vancouver Courier 

Vancouver Aquarium turns to donors and members to stay afloat

Miscellaneous