Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for     Thursday,  September 10, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC sets daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139, hospitalizations climb

BC's top doctor doesn't 'foresee a situation' where the school system shuts down again

BC sets another single day record with 139 new COVID-19 cases

New cases hit record high, addressing cases in schools and young adult health concerns

Record day for COVID-19 cases in BC

BC sets new daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139 hospitalizations climbing

British Columbia confirms record high 139 cases of COVID-19 in one day

Health Officer warns virus could be around for 'maybe years' as BC reports daily record

BC sets daily record of COVID-19 cases at 139, hospitalizations climb

BC sets single day record with 139 new COVID-19 cases 

Globe and Mail

A look at the BC Supreme Court ruling and where Brian Day's challenge may go from here

BC Supreme Court rules against private health care

BC Health care ruling reminds us that courts cannot improve medicare or fix wait times

The lure of small-town life becoming more appealing amid the pandemic

CBC

Masks, physical distancing, part-time classes: BC students get a taste of what's to come this year

Private Vancouver clinic loses constitutional challenge of public health care rules

'I feel like I'm a different kid': The first day of second grade in a pandemic

Vancouver Courier makes temporary closure permanent after 112 years in print

BC Banquet Hall Association calls public health order shutting down halls 'discrimination'

BC urges water conservation as drought strikes southern rivers and streams

Major fire at scrapyard near Nanaimo prompts water quality warning

Vancouver Sun

James feeling optimistic despite projecting economic decline ing BC

Plaintiffs will appeal landmark court challenge of universal Medicare

Vancouver pub owner pleads with Dr. Henry not to reduce hours

Victoria neighbourhoods square off as homeless camps spring up across city

Province to launch hospital at home program

Victoria Times-Colonist

Evacuation called off for area around scrap yard fire south of Nanaimo

CRD directors vote to let OAK Bay Lodge sit vacant

Some BC Students wary as they prepare for COVID-19 orientation this week

New pandemic plan draws on lessons learned

Victoria News

Gorge waterway swimming platform requires federal permit to remain in place

BC's 'hospital at home' program to start in Victoria

BC deficit forecast $12.8 billion after first three months of COVID-19

Global BC

"It's so frustrating': Lack of public toilets leaves Downtown Eastside residents with few options

BC Supreme Court rules against private healthcare in land mark case

Back to school: If someone in a BC school gets sick, what happens next?

Nightclubs, banquet halls warn they cannot survive another COVID-19 shutdown

Forecast deficit in BC grows to $12.8 billion under COVID-19

Ferry foul-up is just Ottawa's latest coronavirus blunder in British Columbia

BC parents calling for remote learning options, fear kids will lose spots

Georgia Straight

Going back to school riskier for some than others

A 'Safer' Vancouver requires compassion, not stigma

The Tyee

Charting a Post-Pandemic Path for Urban Indigenous People

Corporations Want your Health Records. Who's Keeping them safe?

'Tiny Townhomes' Could fill empty lots across Vancouver, Says Builder

Vancouver Courier

Supreme Court puts private surgeries on life support

Pandemic puts BC on course for $12.8 billion deficit

Miscellaneous