Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for     Tuesday,  September 8, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC closes nightclubs, banquet halls while Ontario pauses further re-openings

BC closes nightclubs, banquet halls after confirming 429 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend

Nightclubs, banquet halls in BC ordered closed again as COVID-19 cases rise

BC announces 429 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths over four days as active cases near 1,400

Dr. Bonnie Henry orders nightclubs and banquet halls to close, adds new alchohol service rules

Over 100 new cases daily for four days in a row, hour health care outbreaks, 14 flights with cases

BC nightclubs, banquet halls must shut down again

BC First Nation declares state of emergency due to COVID-19 outbreak

6 crew members on cargo ship docked in Metro Vancouver test positive for COVID-19

'A difficult day': Nightclub and banquet hall operators in BC react to forced closures

If new measures don't succeed in bending COVID-19 curve, there's more measures to come

Nightclubs, banquet halls shut down as health officials try to  lower cases among youth

Nightclubs close as 429 new cases reported over past four days

BC records 429 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths over Labour Day long weekend

Globe and Mail

US wildfire smoke leads to alerts, health warnings in southern BC

Tent city crisis pushes Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart to consider temporary site

As schools in BC get underway, concerns over ventilation  hag in the air

CBC

Very high health risk for parts of southern BC as smoke from US wildfires creeps north

Vancouver mayor calls for council vote on emergency COVID-19 homelessness relief measures

Vancouver Sun

BC NDP's top staffer set to fight lawyer backed by MLA's for Vancouver-Hastings nomination

West Vancouver private school reports exposure at day camp

Victoria Times-Colonist

Smoke fills skies over Greater Victoria; air quality considered high risk

Victoria News

Washington wildfires likely cause for Greater Vicotria's smoke-filled skies

Victoria airport sees driest September 8 in 67 years

Three or more sailing wait for BC Ferries travellers leaving the Island

Lots to learn in COVID-19 orientation week for BC schools

Farmers call on BC NDP to allow more housing, business

Global BC

Vancouver mayor to table motion on ways to help homeless, including temporary camp

COVID-19 exposure confirmed at West Vancouver school

Smoke from Washington State wildfire blankets parts of Vancouver Island, BC interior

Teachers heading back to class face sacrifice, uncertainty and preparation

Georgia Straight

West Vancouver party with over 200 guests busted for COVID-19 violations

Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation explores integration of Child Care facilities in future residential projects

The Tyee

First Nations criticize government response as Pandemic Fears rise

'They're trying to take my house'

Why are corporations moving into Health care? Doctors Say it's the system's fault

Vancouver Courier

Vancouver mayor calls for 'temporary emergency relief encampment' for homeless

Sexual exploitation gets BC teacher lifetime ban

Miscellaneous