Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, September 4, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for     Friday, September 4, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 121 new COVID-19 cases, active cases climb over 1,200

Why BC's top doctor says one metre of distance is sometimes good enough

No coronavirus vaccine will get endorsement unless proven safe, WHO says

New cases hit near record high, First Nation on Vancouver Island reports first case, and more

BC sets record for number of active COVID-19 infections for seventh day in a row

Officials ask for caution over long weekend as BC confirms 121 new cases of COVID-19, 1 new death

Dr. Bonnie Henry suggests 1 metre distance acceptable in classrooms as teachers push for smaller class sizes

BC announces 121 new cases, one death

BC records 121 new COVID-19 cases, another death ahead of long weekend

Globe and Mail

Mounties issue travel reminder after US boater fined for ignoring COVID-19 law

Stay at home culture bolsters pop-up markets, old style corner grocers

BC municipalities request immediate reform of civic election funding

No charges for spouse of police chief in Delta: prosecution service

CBC

RCMP warn youth and parents about participation in 'grad sleep out' events

Group behind Victoria mural agrees with police chief that anti-cop acronym is offensive

Vancouver rally highlights anti-Black racism in BC Schools

When are Vancouver's rec facilities reopening? Park board lays out details

BC adds 15,300 jobs in August as pandemic recovery continues

Dawson Creek getting new hospital to replace aging facility

BC NDP leads polls, survey suggests, as speculation around fall election continues

Vancouver Sun

Is early election risky with BC at 'precipice' with pandemic?

Six cases of Legionnaires' disease under investigation in New West: Fraser Health

Elections BC preps for mail-in ballot demands as premier mulls early vote

Victoria Times-Colonist

Days after clearing tents, city will again allow camping in Centennial square

American boat near Ucluelet fined and ordered back to US

Growing anxiety at downtown businesses as people continue to work from home

1891 three storey building restored as statement of confidence in downtown

Victoria News

Victoria combats trash on city streets with zero waste stations

Yates Street property purchased for up to 40 units of supportive housing

New BC jobs won't be enough when CERB ends: economist

Global BC

Health officials warn of 'cluster of cases' of Legionnaires disease in New Westminster

Man who killed Constable Sarah Beckett not allowed to return to Vancouver Island

Unemployment rate across BC drops while jobs are harder to come by in Metro Vancouver

Owner of US boat spotted off BC coast fined $2,000

Community centres, indoor pools, fitness centres in Vancouver to reopen starting next week

BC NDP holds massive lead over Liberals, despite lack of enthusiasm for election: Poll

BC wildfire forecasting warm, dry September; warns of human-caused fires

Victoria's mayor will seek to block return of homeless campers to Centennial Square

Georgia Straight

Public hearing scheduled for project in hot rental-development zone along Kingsbury

Anti-LGBT street preachers in Vancouver's West End raise safety concerns from mayor and activists

BC report a 'wake up call' about government's delayed responses to information access requests

The Tyee

Squamish ponders a ban on Van Life. And its future

The Face of Canada's unions is changing. Let it be a woman

Climate Change brings big health threats. Fighting them starts in communities

Vancouver Courier

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