Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Tuesday, September 15, 2020 


Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 97 new COVID-19 cases as number of patients i hospital nearly doubles in a week

Two schools with cases, health violation tickets issued, and hospitalized cases continue to rise

A New, Huge Study on Public Trust in Vaccines. And More Science Journal news

COVIID-19 This Fall: How We're prepared

First Nations launch challenge to Government's COVID-19 secrecy

COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC rise to 18 week high

Lack of COVID location disclosure breaks law: First Nations

First Nations urge BC privacy watchdog to disclose localized COVID-19 data

Hospitalizations continue to rise as BC confirms 97 new cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths

Outbreak at Vancouver retirement home as 97 new cases and no deaths reports

COVID-19 controls tightened as cases rise and possible second wave looms

COVID-19 testing sites see demand surge as cases rise, kids return to school

63 British Columbians in hospital battling COVID-19, health officials confirm

Globe and Mail

On the issue of climate change, we are choking

CBC

Century old, creosote soaked timbers could burn for weeks under New Westminster wharf, says fire chief

Southern BC catches glimpse of blue sky after days of smoke, but relief is likely days away

Great blue herons get a break in Vernon, as council asks developer to plan for their protection

Grand Forks residents launch class action lawsuit alleging negligent logging caused 2018 floods

MEC members say they're betrayed, disappointed by US acquisition

Ronald Sparrow, defendant in major Indigenous rights case has died

Study looks at 5 possible rapid transit routes to ease North Shore traffic woes

Vancouver Island blockade remains, despite release of government report on old-growth forests

New Green Party leader says calling a snap election would be 'irresponsible'

$8M loss threatens to temporarily close Science World

BC to add team-based primary care networks for patients without family doctors

Vancouver Sun

Horgan mulls return to bad old days of BC politics

'It lots its way five-to-ten years ago': Founders reflect on sale of Mountain Equipment Co-op

New Westminster pier fire could take weeks to contain says Chief

BC government announces options for rapid transit between Vancouver and North Shore

Sadhu Johnston to leave role as City of Vancouver's top boss

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria byelection might get pushed to 2021: report

Victoria News

Homeless need respite from wildfire smoke, says Victoria councillor

NDP-Green agreement provides stability during pandemic: Furstenau

Global BC

In BC, John Horgan could be next to roll the election dice

BC will consider providing more information on school-based COVID-19 cases

Province considers five options for Vancouver North Shore transit crossing

COVID-19 confirmed at Delta Secondary School

How the US Wildfires are impacting air quality from BC to Ontario

Vancouver opens clean air shelters as smoky skies persist

Georgia Straight

Vancouver City Manager Sadhu Johnston to step down in January 2021

The Tyee

Council orders tiny homes option be weighed for Vancouver's Homeless crisis

Pandemic, Wildfire Smoke and Overdoses hit the downtown east side

Vancouver Courier

BC government extends state of emergency to restrict spread of COVID-19

BC to spend $78.5 million to improve team-based health care across province

Miscellaneous

Under BC's dome of smoke and ash