Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, August 8/9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Saturday/Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Staff member at Burnaby long-term care home tests positive for COVID-19

Large social gatherings causing concern for BC health officials

Three potential COVID-19  exposure incidents at Yaletown and West End restaurants and nightclubs

Vancouver Coastal Health adds two restaurants to possible COVID-119 exposure list

BC is no longer a model for COVID-19 prevention - and getting back to that stage is not guaranteed

US study study shows neck fleeces and bandanas make bad face masks

Health officials warn of exposure at two Vancouver restaurants

Globe and Mail

Vancouver's Sunset Beach closed to swimmers due to E. coli levels

BC tourism providers struggle to stay afloat




CBC

Hollywood North embraces virtual auditions for actors

Vancouver's Sunset Beach closed to swimming due to E. coli

Young adults more likely to have mental health issues amid pandemic, survey shows

Tired of live streams? Community arts groups across BC are bringing back in-person performances

Worker at Burnaby long-term care home tests positive for COVID-19

Vancouver Sun

BC buys $8 million ranch for First Nation near Williams Lake

Equal access to justice the big worry as courts embrace pandemic solutions

Victoria Times Colonist

Sannich councillors ponder plan to transform Uptown-Douglas into district's core

What it's like inside Greater Victoria's supportive housing

They're not perfect, but I have confidence in Canadian police

Victoria News 

Sewage installation to delay drivers along Sooke Road until early September
Uptown-Douglas plan comes to Saanich Council for consideration

Global

BC black bear killed after residents admit they left food out so they could take videos

Residents want action on Strathcona Park encampment while Oppenheimer remains closed 3 months later

Okanagan facing shortage of agricultural  workers

Temperature checks and 'deep cleaning' aren't good at stopping coronavirus. So why do we bother?

Vancouver officers assaulted during arrest of 'combative' man in DTES: police

BC baby who needs $3M-drug to save her life will be receiving treatment

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

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Vancouver Courier 

ICBC pandemic response measures expire August 20

Miscellaneous