Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, October 23, 2020

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

Coronavirus response in BC

COVID infections in BC remain at elevated levels on Friday with 223 new cases

BC's COVID-19 Cases Hit Record Level

Active cases top 2,000 for the first time as BC reports 223 new COVID-19 cases

14 new exposures in Metro Vancouver schools, workplace and wedding outbreaks, and more

COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna school climbs to 11 cases

BC announces 223 more cases of COVID-19 but no new deaths

BC officials say step back from social interactions, as 223 cases announced

Another 223 cases announced Friday

For third day in a row, more than 200  COVID-19 cases reported in BC

BC sees 223 new COVID-19 cases now 2,009 active

The BC election 

BC Liberal candidate accused of backing pandemic conspiracy theories

Why you're not going to wake up to a new BC government on Sunday

The ridings to watch on BC's election night

Could Green leader Sonia Furstenau be to BC what Jacinda Ardern is to New Zealand?

BC's embrace of mail-in votes likely to delay election delays

NDP leader John Horgan makes final push for votes in BC election

Advocacy groups file lawsuit against John Horgan's snap election call

Voters with disabilities disappointed, frustrated by BC election campaign

We may not learn results on TV on Saturday - or for weeks

Huge challenges face BC election victor

BC snap election coloured by pandemic recovery, candidate gaffes

Elections BC asks for patience with elections results amid unprecedented mail-in ballots

Mayors want action on regional transportation issues

BC Green party says it's raised nearly $835,000 in 38 days

Elections BC beefs up local teams for surge of mail-in ballots

BC NDP on track to form majority government, final poll before election suggests

About 65 to 70 percent of ballots will be counted on voting day, Elections BC says

NDP, Liberals to target swing riding pick-ups on final day of campaign

Globe and Mail

A BC doctor spreads the word about treating alcohol dependence with medication

Trends that drove lumber prices to record highs will continue, Canfor CEO predicts

CBC

2 huge fermenting tanks stolen fro new BC brewery found before being turned into scrap

Mother sues ICBC after dead son's claim stalls for nearly 3 years

Record cold expected to hit BC's southern Interior this weekend

Vancouver Sun

BC's flu vaccine here's what you need to know

Man sues Catholic Church in Vancouver alleging he was drugged and sexually abused by a priest

Politicians, businesspeople watch council conflict case with concern

Victoria Times-Colonist

Indigenous leaders gather on Pat Bay Highway in support of Mi'kmaq fishermen

Victoria News

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Global BC

'Made up nonsense': Judge orders eviction of notorious North Vancouver hostel owner

'Murder hornet' nest discovered near British Columbia border

Vancouver council votes to 'encourage' masks in civic facilities rather than make they mandatory

Snow in Metro Vancouver at higher elevations, Coquihalla section closed amid wintry weather

Georgia Straight

Sam Sullivan: Here's why I'm speaking out against a supervised - injection site in Yaletown

Hats off to council for getting behind $1 billion for housing!

The Tyee

Nova Scotia's Lobster War: How Ottawa Set the Fire

Lifeline for People with PTSD and Depression is Restored after Tyee Report

Winter is coming for Vancouver's Homeless. Where's the Urgency?

Vancouver Courier

Court action aims to remove Vancouver city councillor from office

Pride flag flight cost Langley $62,000

Vancouver council approves free year-round parking for veterans

Miscellaneous