Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, August 20, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, August 20, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records 200th coronavirus death, 80 new cases

What's behind the rise in coronavirus cases in BC

Total fatalities reach 200, six flights confirmed with cases, and airborne transmission debate

BC COVID-19 deaths hit 200 as two more seniors have died

Death toll from COVID-19 in BC reaches 200, as case numbers continue to surge

Endless phone calls, painful conversations part of COVID tracing in BC's hardest hit region

BC Health Officials announce 80 new cases, two new deaths

COVID-19 death toll in BC reaches 200

BC reaches 200 COVID-19 deaths, 80 new cases reported

Globe and Mail

BC clubs, bars revamp operations to align with provincial COVID-19 rules

Alberta, BC churches adapt Sunday services to new COVID-19 norms

Strong winds in forecast prompts warning to BC residents near south Okanagan fire

CBC

It could take 5 years for this BC airport to economically recover from COVID-19

With winds in forecast, residents near Penticton wildfire urged to prepare for evacuation

Face masks will be mandatory on BC Ferries beginning next week

Students should get financial compensation for botched Grade 12 transcripts, report says

Vancouver School Board reveals proposed back-to-class strategy for September

Federal government to join assessment of Teck coal mine expansion in BC

Vancouver Sun

More wildfires in BC Force evacuations, cause travel delays

Kentucky man faces $750K fine for breaking quarantine rules by detouring to Banff

NPA and its ex candidate trade barbs over campaign finance irregularities

Parents of child with autism in 'agony' over back-to-school plan

Translink making preparations for mandatory masks on Metro transit

Six more domestic and international flights aded to BC exposure list

Former Premier offers solution to golf club barricade of Fraser River Trail

Victoria Times-Colonist

Ministry misled students in wake of exam errors: Ombudsperson

Pandemic pushes BC Ferries revenue losses to $62M in first quarter

Topaz Park neighbours split over fending left from camp

Victoria News

BC Ferries revenue down $`09 million in first quarter of 2020

BC to apologize to students for incorrect graduation exam results

Global BC

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for Squamish-Lillooet Regional District residents

BC Ferries to require all passengers to wear masks starting Monday

BC blaze estimated at 2,000 hectares; windy forecast a growing concern

Vancouver Mayor, MLA and MP call for federal provincial funding deal for homeless crisis

Hospital evacuation plans in place in case Christie Mountain wildfire expands, says Interior Health

Vancouver high schools to use hybrid model under coronavirus plan

Georgia Straight

Killer cops on Vancouver Streets

Federal guidelines discourage prosecution of simple drug possession in nearly all circumstances

Ottawa to extend CERB, make gig workers eligible for employment insurance

The Tyee

Metro Vancouver's Biggest Sewage plant is getting an upgrade. Many are watching

Vancouver Courier 

Why don't Vancouver police officers wear body cameras?

Education ministry to apologize, compensate for exam result errors

Cooler weather could help wildfire fight near Penticton

Evacuation alert lifted for homes near Solomon Mountain wildfire

Vancouver parents concerned about spending children back to school

Miscellaneous