Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, September 24, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Thursday, September 24, 2020 
 

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 148 new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths, 30 school exposures

Vancouver Coastal Health chief defends stance on not revealing all COVID-19 school exposures

Dr. Bonnie Henry on VCH's approach to schools, when nightclubs might reopen, and more

BC records second highest daily total of new COVID-19 infections: 148

COVID-19 claims 2 more lives, as BC announces another 148 cases

Why Maple Ridge might be the key to the BC election

BC health officials announce 148 new cases, two deaths as flu season approaches

148 new COVID cases, 2 deaths in BC as Dr. Henry clarifies school exposure protocols

UBC professor uses knowledge of SARS to develop COVID-19 drug

Wearing a mask may reduce how sick you get from coronavirus

The BC election 

Elections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballots

Surrey is battleground in BC election campaign

Former Green leader backs Horgan in BC election

Poll suggests BC NDP Leader John Horgan's popularity remains high after election call

Don't pet voters' dogs or sneeze on campaign literature - a few of the BC party COVID tips for staff

Horgan drops reminders of bridge tolls, Liberals lengthy baggage train

Elections BC prepares to tackle 160,000 - and growing- mail in ballots 

BC NDP doubles down on child care, while parties fight for votes in Maple Ridge

Provincial leaders make election pitches to local gov't officials

BC NDP favoured in spite of overwhelming disapproval of snap election, according to poll

Liberals accuse NDP of 'warehousing' homeless, but offer no plan to fix problem

Horgan says NDP government could not achieve $10 a day child care because of Greens

One departure is far too soon, one arrival is far too late

Rankin wins NDP nomination in Oak Bay - Gordon Head; parties unveil Island candidates

Murray Rankin, Grace Lore new NDP candidates for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Victoria

BC Liberal Leader talks drug addiction in the Lower Mainland

Local councils important, Horgan says as municipal conference ends

BC Green leader says NDP abandoning environmental plan

In BC election, battleground Maple Ridge serves up a pair of tight races

Why Surrey could hold the key to BC election outcome

Liberals, NDP cross paths in swing riding city of Maple Ridge

Globe and Mail

Vancouver parents urge more transparency on COVID-19 school exposures

CBC

Tesla taxi hits the road in Vancouver

RCMP faces criticism over mask policy for bearded front-line officers

No charges recommended against police who fatally shot BC man with schizoprhenia

Tla'amin Nation COVID-19 survivor warns virus spreads easily and recovery is difficult

Vancouver Sun

Half of parents don't have plan if kids must stay home from school due to COVID-19

Victoria Times-Colonist

Towing firms call for levy to pay cost of hauling out abandoned vehicles

Victoria News

Island Corridor Foundation launches survey on importance of Vancouver Island rail

Vanderhoof's Brian Frenkel takes on top job in tough times

Global BC

Is $1,780 affordable rent for Kelowna's middle class?

Grand Forks to rent out previously-flooded homes acquired under the buyout program

BC forestry watchdog flags problems with forest regeneration after logging

Georgia Straight

Throne speech makes big promises - and delivers a pandemic reality check

The Tyee

Extra Pandemic supports for Youth in Care Extended for Six More months

Rural British Columbians pay a high price for Health Care

What's in this Throne Speech Stew?

The Big Dance: Saving the Great Bear Rainforest

Vancouver Courier

Embrace new reality post-pandemic or lose: analysts

Miscellaneous