Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday/Sunday, September 19 & 20, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Several more COVID-19 exposures reported in BC schools

BC schools and health authorities report at least 20 COVID 19 exposures

Multi-generational households face challenges during COVID-19 pandemic

Here are the school district exposure alerts

Globe and Mail

Electric vehicle sales slump as supply challenges leave dealerships with shortages

Provincial study in BC outlines alternatives to the Burrard crossing

BC could be headed for an early election - but is it worth the political gamble?

Civil jury trials in BC suspended for a year due to COVID-19 pandemic

CBC

City of Richmond warns of fake city workers trying to access homes

Indigenous leader seeking BC NDP Stikine nomination wants equity policy to nullify star candidate

BC transportation minister joins growing list of NDP MLA's not seeking re-election

Lifeguards in BC learning new COVID-safe lifesaving skills

BC or Ontario? Residential school survivors fight move of court battle

Vancouver Sun

Deadly BC shooting shows link between money laundering and violence: Eby

Seventh BC NDP cabinet minister calls it quits as possible election looms

First Nation near Nanaimo drops litigation as part of Mount Benson land deal

BC migrant workers call for permanent residency program

Victoria Times-Colonist

Patient cut adrift by closure of clinic wants to be first in line for urgent care centre

The Island, the border, and the plague

Trevena latest cabinet minister to bow out of politics

Commuter ferry should be a transportation priority, Colwood mayor says

Back to school smiles a credit to our teachers

Basic income will go nowhere if provinces aren't on board

Victoria News

Oak Bay Police checking in with community survey

Central Saanich to formally inform Agricultural Land Commission about soccer pitch proposal

BC transportation minister will not seek re-election

Ferry riders say lower fares are what's most needed to improve service

Global BC

Claire Trevena joins list of BC cabinet ministers not seeking re-election

BC or Ontario? Residential school survivors fight move of court battle

Air quality advisory lifted for Lower Mainland, most parts of southern BC now 'low risk'

BC NDP election hopeful calling on party to apply gender mandate, block Nathan Cullen from consideration

Stiffer fines for 'dooring' cyclists go into effect Monday

Several more COVID-19 exposures reported in BC schools

Vancouver theatre company among first in Canada to relaunch during COVID-19

UBC political-science expert says early provincial election would be unwise

TransLink unveils possible Surrey SkyTrain station designs, launches new consultations

Vancouver council approves quarter billion dollar capital budget cut amid COVID-19

Georgia Straight

BC begins health enforcement for banquet halls, nightlife venues and food and beverage establishments

What a feminist post COVID economic recovery looks like

Coun. Adriane Carr claims that fellow Green Micheal Wiebe received no due process in city's conflict investigation

Report for Vancouver mayor's office recommends Coun. Michael Wiebe resign his seat

After roller coaster ride, 2020 forecast to go down as 'fairly middling year overall' for Canadian housing market

The Tyee

Right through last year, Vancouver Police 'carded' a high rate of Black and Indigenous people

Vancouver Courier

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