Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, September 23, 2020 
 

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 91 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths as number of active cases continues to decline

When it comes to COVID-19, Union Gospel Mission Opts for Transparency

Record number of people being monitored for COVID-19 in BC

Death threats among abuse reported by BC Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry, other officials

BC announces 91 more cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths

Death threats aimed at Dr. Bonnie mirror contempt faced by female leaders, experts say

91 new cases reported in BC with no deaths

BC reports 91 new cases as officials remain worried over 'clusters of COVID-19'

BC teacher wasn't told of COVID-19 case in cohort, later tests positive

BC's daily health checklist for children going to school shortens to just 7 symptoms

The BC election 

Cooperation needed to recover, Wilkinson tells UBCM

BC government urged to ensure local candidates get criminal record checks

BC Ecosocialist Party Leader Stuart Parker out after Transphobia allegations

An expected surge in vote-by-mail could delay the results of BC's election by weeks, warn officials

BC election should be test of premier's trustworthiness, says Liberal Leader Wilkinson

Mental health and addictions key election issue for Vancouver Island mayors

Horgan's mask slips after Fursteneau letter challenges premier's flip

Parties retool campaign timelines to match arrival of mail-in ballots

Horgan says 'acrimony' between parties over the summer spurred call for snap election

BC election results might not be available for weeks after voting day

Horgan blasts BC Greens for refusing youth overdose detention

People 'disgusted' by COVID-19 election call, BC Liberal leader says

Wilkinson to take centre stage at UBCM, Horgan to campaign in Surrey

Globe and Mail

Vancouver Councillor should give up seat, report concludes, which could open door to byelection

CBC

Wildfire smoke is beneficial to BC's coastal waters, oceanographer says

Vancouver Island couple triumphs over 'garden variety bully' in battle for renowned hotel

Strathcona school erects more fencing as safety concerns mount in Vancouver neighbourhood

Northwestern BC Indian Day School to be demolished by Gitanyow First Nation

Break-in to parkades, sheds, storage areas have doubled this year, Victoria police say

Airbnb says new portal will help cities like Vancouver monitor listings

Rainfall warnings issued for BC's South Coast

Vancouver Sun

Home prices to drop new report predicts and even Toronto and Vancouver won't be immune

Victoria Times-Colonist

Former owners of Sooke Harbour House awarded more than $4M in damages

Victoria News

Sooke couple that owned Sooke Harbour House given $4 million after lengthy court case

Sooke councillor pitches another way to improve transit

New Airbnb portal allows local governments to closely monitor listings

'Show us the money' for cannabis, local governments tell BC

Global BC

BC teacher wasn't told of COVID-19 case in cohort, later tests positive

Man found unresponsive in Strathcona Park homeless camp following 'serious assault': police

Georgia Straight

Vancouver not reporting all schools with cases, Trudeau says second wave has begun

Taller towers proposed in new application for Safeway on Broadway and Commercial

What role, if any, did Mayor Kennedy Stewart's office play in Micahel Wiebe's decision to vote on patio permits?

The Tyee

BC Ecosocialist Party Leader Stuart Parker out after Transphobia allegations

'Blatant Discrimination' Canada Post Cuts Delivery to Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

The Site C Mess: Notes for the Investigator

RCMP hires US artificial intelligence firm to spy on Web users

Vancouver Courier

Pharmacist fined $20,000 suspended for ethics violations

BC government urged to ensure local candidates get criminal record checks

Surrey strikes COVID gold with home-grown PPE industry

Strata insurance costs creating new crisis, UBCM told

Ensure ride-sharing accessibilty, UBCM tells BC Government

More addiction crisis resources needed, UBCM tells BC government

Cooperation needed to recover, Wilkinson tells UBCM

Develop recovery infrastructure framework: UBCM

Assist transit systems, UBCM tells the BC government

Share cannabis tax revenue, UBCM tells provincial government

Update emergency legislation, UBCM tells provincial government

Change licence plates to honour Dr. Bonnie Henry: UBCM

Overdose deaths hit new record during dual public health emergencies

Miscellaneous