Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, August 18, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records another 83 cases of COVID-19 as upward trend continues

New record high number of active cases, as bars and eateries report confirmed cases on premises

BC sets record for most active COVID-19 infections: 775

COVID-19 continues to spike in BC as health officials announce another 83 cases

Increased COVID-19 enforcement needs to strike a balance, health minister says

Active case count continues to break records in BC

Long lines developing to get COVID tests

Four new cases of COVID-19 reported in Island Health region

BC records 83 new COVID-19 cases as health officials warn of community exposures

Globe and Mail

BC expands its state of emergency, retaining more power to deal with COVID-19

Flow of money from builders for community amenities in Vancouver dries up

Hundreds evacuated in BC's Okanagan, wildfire service battles blazes

CBC

Joe Gosnell, key negotiator in historic Nisga'a treaty, dead at 84

More than 300 properties evacuated, thousands on alert as wildfire grows in BC's southern interior

More than 70 new wildfires reported in BC after dry lightning

BC Indigenous leaders call for emergency closure of Fraser River fishery, saying stocks have collapsed

BC casino faces racial profiling complaint after Black woman says she was blocked from leaving

Vancouver Sun

Fast growing blaze sparks evacuation order for residents near Okanagan Falls

Leaked letter shows Vancouver mayor, MP, MLA see federal help for homeless

Alleged Hells Angel associate should forfeit house and cash, BC says

Victoria Times Colonist

Parents hopeful city will act to remove tenters from site near school

CRD seeking input on three regional parks

Police, fire and bylaw officers patrol Thetis Lake, expel 14 people

BC's $300 crisis supplement extended until end of year

Nanaimo neighbours clear brush and garbage in effort to quell trouble at problem house

Victoria News 

High call volumes cause delays for Island Health's COVID-19 call centre

Fire near Sooke Reservoir burning out of control after electrical storm

BC wolf kill continuing into 2021 to protect caribou herds

Global

16 wildfires started on Vancouver Island after Sunday's lightning storm

South Okanagan wildfire estimated at 1,000 hectares; evacuation alert issued for 3,600 properties

Nanaimo mural criticized for being inappropriate but many say they love it

Surrey school district outlines plans for safe return to school

Georgia Straight

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dares opposition to force an election

The Tyee

As COVID-19 cases spike in BC, School concerns mount

Carnegie's Voice of the Downtown Eastside muted by Pandemic

Vancouver Courier 

BC's back-to-school plan raises anxiety for teachers, students, parents

Miscellaneous