Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, September 17, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, September 17, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

Record high 165 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in BC

So long swabs: BC unveils new mouth-rinse COVID-19 test for kids

BC sets yet another single-day record with 165 new COVID-19 cases

New and active cases hit record highs, 10 schools report cases,  and new gargle test for children

BC to publish list of school COVID-19 exposures, outbreaks

Henry announces new, BC - made COVID test alternative to nasal swab

COVD-19 swish, gargle and spit test coming for school aged children in BC

Spit test now available for BC School Children

Mouth wash test coming for school aged children in British Columbia

Record breaking 165 new COVID-19 cases diagnosed in BC in 24 hour period

Globe and Mail

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, BC unveils $2 billion economic recovery plan

Violent crime in Vancouver tent city neighbourhood on the rise, police say

Some parts of BC enjoy better air quality but southern regions still affected

CBC

Unhealthy smoke to persist across southern British Columbia into Friday

Fraser Health cites enhanced protective measures after leaked report on deadly Langley Lodge outbreak

BC's COVID-19 economic recovery plan includes $660M in tax incentives

Vancouver Police record increase in violent crime, decrease in property crime in first half of 2020

BCIT announces plans to build first new student housing in 38 years

Police arrest suspected arsonist behind New Westminster Pier Park fire

Vancouver Sun

Pandemic election speculation cooled in Stronger BC by new high for virus

TransLink reveals permanent names for Broadway Subway stations

Man arrested for arson in connection with New Westminster pier fire

Richmond adjusts transitional program for elementary schools to cope with high demand

Former Skeena MP Nathan Cullen eyes BC NDP nomination

Victoria Times-Colonist

BC adds $660M in tax incentives, reveals details of $1.5B recovery plan

Northern Junk development headed to public hearing

Land purchased for new elementary school in Colwood's Royal Bay

Former MP Nathan Cullen looking to run for BC NDP in next election

Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society heading to court to remove campers

BC firefighters heading to Oregon to battle wildfires

It makes sense to hold an election; the state of the economy is a strong argument

Victoria News

March to protect old growth, stop industrial logging coming to BC Legislature

Global BC

BC spreads $1.5 billion across sectors, falls short on tourism request

Trial of US man accused of helping migrants enter BC delayed by constitutional challenge

Nurse who avoided screening, transmitted COVID-19 'no longer employed' at BC Care home with deadly outbreak

Vancouver mayor 'disappointed' at purchase of high-end furniture for city hall, asks for review

Vancouver police board defers motion on street-check review, citing need for updated statistics

TransLink finalizes Broadway Subway station names with minor changes

North Vancouver dad fighting city hall to save pandemic built tree fort

BC sending firefighters south of border to help battle massive Oregon wildfires

South Okanagan wine village construction underway

BC teachers' union applies to Labour Relations Board over back-to-school concerns

Georgia Straight

Arson suspect arrested as ongoing New Westminster pier fire impacts air quality in Metro Vancouver

The 2020/21 school year's rough start

Why PACE Society is boycotting today's Vancouver police board meeting

Yet two more reasons why John Horgan should honour his election commitments

The Tyee

Horgan unveils economic recovery plan, Dodges election questions

Canadian Billionaires' Wealth is Skyrocketing in the Pandemic

Vancouver's New Affordable Housing Plan Needs a Serious Tweak

Vancouver Courier

Children's online school privacy protection at risk: study

Local BC communities to share in $1.62 billion recovery cash

Return luxury furniture, Vancouver Mayor told

 

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