Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, September 5-7, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday,  September 5-7, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Health officials warn of 3 new possible COVID-19 exposures at Vancouver bars

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposures at downtown bars

Vancouver Coastal Health warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at 3 Granville Street nightclub

Fresh outbreak at Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver, where 21 died

Globe and Mail

BC planning up to 15 First Nations Justice Centres across the province

CBC

Wind knocks out BC Hydro lines, cutting power to thousands on South Coast

BC's devastated tourism industry faces bleak outlook after summer season that never was

City of Vancouver seeks feedback on 'slow streets' network

2 years after a young mother died near the Highway of Tears, her family vows to find answers

For Labour Day, BC unions reflect on impact of pandemic on workers

BC planning up to 15 First Nations Justice Centres across the province

Alaskans fined, escorted to US after allegedly violating Quarantine Act in BC

Vancouver Sun

Fears as wind set to expand BC's biggest wildfire

BC teachers encouraged to create 'culture of mask-wearing' in class

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

Victoria Times-Colonist

High winds hit southern Vancouver Island; power outages, brush fire from downed line

Mounties don't want man who killed constable to return to Vancouver Island

Criticism and defence of city-funded mural with anti-police slogan

Stop using taxpayers' money to fund pollution

Victoria News

Sooke Road reopens in Langford after downed power line sparks 'significant' brush fire

More than 3,700 West Shore BC Hydro customers without power

Global BC

Anxiety high for BC teachers as they prepare to return to school on Tuesday

BC Loblaws employees rally on Labour Day to restore COVID-19 pandemic pay

'It's just craziness out there': Tofino and Ucluelet visitors to respect COVID-19 protocols

'The elephant in the room': Anxiety and mental health as BC kids head back to school

Georgia Straight

City Staff note to developer seen to suggest land lift for controversial Broadway rental tower

The Tyee

Profits before Patients? The corporate push into BC's Primary Care system

Canada's Top Labour leader on building a better life for workers after the pandemic

Labour had its own Baseball Team a century ago. It defied racism

Think a robot couldn't take your job? Think again

Vancouver Courier

Pandemic realities eroding Canadian confidence in recovery

Miscellaneous