Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, August 1-3, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday-Monday, August 1-3, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Think COVID-19 is No Biggie for the Young and Fit? Read Kendyl's Story
Lessons learned will prove crucial in preventing a second wave of COVID-19
Professor draws parallels between BC's leprosy island, COVID-19 racism

7 more potential COVID-19 cases identified on Vancouver flights in past 2 weeks

How a small BC Island can help us understand the role of racism in disease treatment

Seven more flights added to BC disease watch-list

Globe and Mail

Michael Bublé headlines latest Order of British Columbia appointments

CBC

Party boats and monster wakes stir up Indian Arm as boating booms during pandemic

Hawaii set to welcome Canadians without quarantine restrictions September 1
Michael Bublé headlines the latest Order of British Columbia appointments
New study detects thousands of earthquakes in BC Peace region, most linked to fracking
Crews continue to battle dozens of active wildfires across BC

These Vancouver hotels help pay for social programs. COVID-19 is threatening to put an end to that

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to lower the birth rate. Here's why that matters

These Vancouver hotels help pay for social programs. COVID-19 is threatening to put an end to that

Fishing Lodge owner criticizes BC over order restricting access to Haida Gwaii

Lightning ignites dozens of fires across BC's Southern Interior

Vancouver Sun

Early election in BC unlikely in fall, possibly by spring
Local, cheaper food-delivery apps being developed to help struggling restaurants

Research into Mount Polley mine dam spill indicates environmental effects on Quesnel Lake

Evacuation alert issued due to wildfire north of Princeton

Crews responding to multiple BC wildfires caused by weekend lightning strikes

Victoria Times Colonist

Nanaimo area wildfire is potential threat to Island marmots
We're Canadians first, but Island pride shows in our survey of readers
Pandemic could cost City of Victoria up to $17.5M this year, report says
Former foes work to reopen BC schools
'Red alert' for Site C dam project over costs, delays



Victoria News 

Victoria Mayor wants newspaper boxes removed from downtown streets





Global

Protest against Police brutality blocks Main and Hastings in Vancouver
Online petition calls to keep attendance at BC schools voluntary come September
Two Vancouver firefighters test positive for coronavirus, others potentially exposed
Wildfire evacuation alerts issued for 43 properties near Princeton

Tighter border control a chance to visit BC, says mayors of Osoyoos, Creston

Georgia Straight

Proposed Vancouver office tower rejects typical rectangular form, goes curvaceous

Chinese Canadian Museum will counter flawed narratives about BC and Canadian history

Vancouver Economic Commission draws attention to city's $426 million construction-technology sector

The Tyee

Tearing down out monumental mistakes

Alberta Coal Grab: What is the sound of one group lobbying?

What Kenney had to Kill to Embrace Coal

Jen St. Denis on diving deep into the Downtown Eastside

Vancouver Courier 

Black Lives Matter message kept alive on Emancipation Day


Miscellaneous