Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, October 19

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, October 19, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Top doctor says BC in 'second wave' of COVID-19, with 499 new cases over three days

21 new exposures in Lower Mainland schools, record high new cases, and more

Henry says BC is in second wave of COVID-19 pandemi

BC Announces 2nd Wave of COVID-19, as it confirms 499 new cases and  more deaths over the weekend

Top doctor confirms BC in its second wave of pandemic

Top doctor says BC can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19

The BC election 

The Cullen controversy

Hereditary chiefs urge Horgan to remove BC NDP candidate Cullen after 'stupid' remarks

NDP candidate Nathan Cullen under fire for dismissive comments about Haida Liberal candidate

Horgan's defence of star candidate Cullen is hypocritical

BC NDP leader 'disappointed' in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal

10 Gitxsan hereditary chiefs call for BC NDP to remove Cullen as Stikine candidate

Horgan addresses Cullen's 'stupid comments' about BC Liberal candidate

NDP candidate Nathan Cullen caught making fun of opponents nickname

The Parties on Making life better for workers

The Woes of Andrew Wilkinson

A word to Progressives who want to punish the NDP

What Do Candidates Promise for Better Mental health Care? Tune into this debate

The Top BC parties on Key Election issues

BC's Parties on Climate Change

B C Libertarian Party calls for legalization of unpasteurized milk in October 24 election platform

Hundreds of thousands of votes won't be counted in BC's election until November. Will it matter?

BC Liberals pledge a number of improvements for Ridge Meadows

Green Party promises to make BC Ferries a Crown Corporation again

BC snap election was illegal, says Democracy Watch as it prepares lawsuit

Political parties try to get out the vote in last week of an odd campaign

Green Party wants to see BC Ferries become a Crown Corporation again

Liberal candidate speaks out about racism during campaign

BC Conservatives Leader fights back after BC Liberals leak 2018 workplace harassment case

Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau learning on the job in midst of campaign

Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson looks to become the doctor in the House

Party leaders hit the campaign trail in Victoria, Maple Ridge and Brentwood Bay

Liberals fight to keep seat in Boundary-Similkameen

BC Green Party candidate says election signs vandalized with racist and sexist graffiti

Final week of BC election kicks off with NDP focused on health care, Liberals on infrastructure

Globe and Mail

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CBC

More resources needed for drug users in BC suburbs, advocates say

Alleged 'tunneling' thieves arrested, police warn Metro Vancouver business owners to beware

Vancouver Chinatown advocates call for emergency measures to help neighbourhood

Prince George bracing for record low winter temperatures this week

This is the last Halloween fireworks will be legal in Vancouver

No Tsunami risk in BC after big quake off Alaska

District investigating damage caused by 130 cubic metre sewage spill in Victoria area

BC man who shot transit police officer convicted of 4 charges but acquitted of attempted murder

Green leader Sonia Furstenau promises to convert BC Ferries back into Crown corporation

Vancouver Sun

Strathcona community leader says she was beaten with a pipe

No risk to BC following Alaska earthquake

Amended proposal brings overdose prevention site in Yaletown a littler closer to reality

Victoria Times-Colonist

Ongoing mechanical issue cancels BC Ferries sailings between Island and mainland

Campbell River RCMP investigating fire in homeless camp

No threat of tsunami in BC after Alaska quake: officials

Victoria News

Saanich residents warned to watch livestock after bear kills llama

Victoria city leaf pickup a sure sign of fall

No tsunami threat in BC after 7,5 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska

'Buy a boat' Horgan advises anti maskers on BC Ferries

Global BC

Big demand in BC for seniors' high-dose flu shot

Air Transat lays off more than 50 per cent of remaining flight attendants as pandemic continues

Vancouver's ban on sale and use of consumer fireworks in effect November 1

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

What the pandemic tells us about how to plan cities

Jagmeet Singh on Power in the Pandemic Parliament

Vancouver Courier

Workplace harassment and abuse remain major concerns in Canada

Miscellaneous