Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, October 26, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Monday, October 26, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC's top doctor brings in new restrictions as COVID cases rise

BC reports 817 new cases of COVID-19 over three days, crushing records

BC cracks down on mass social gatherings as cases break records

Chilliwack private school closed due to COVID-19 exposures

Private home gatherings restricted, new cases at record high, new exposure in 26 schools and more

Two schools Closed, Family Gatherings Limited as BC's COVID-19 cases rise

BC marks 'sobering' weekend record of 817 COVID cases

Gatherings in private homes restricted, after BC announces record high 817 new cases over the weekend

BC reluctant to join federal COVID Alert app despite record weekend spike in cases

Chilliwack private school becomes second in BC to close due to COVID-19

A closer look at Canada's homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidates

Two schools closed, three deaths and record 817 cases over past three days in BC

New Provincial orders clamp down on gatherings after record spike in cases

BC shatters COVID-19 records with 817 weekend cases; masks now expected indoors

BC limits events in private homes to household, plus 'safe six' amid COVID-19 surge

Chilliwack private school closed due to COVID-19 exposures

BC's top doctor toughens tone on masks in public: "It is now the expectation'

The BC election 

Wilkinson to resign as leader of the BC Liberals

Andrew Wilkinson quits, staying on until new BC Liberal leader chosen

Three climate priorities for BC's Next government

In British Columbia, the Green Party has wilted

Canadians don't want to 'rock the boat' when voting during a pandemic, experts say

BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson steps down after disastrous election

BC Liberals lose vote share in every region of province

Andrew Wilkinson resigning as BC Liberal leader after worst party showing in decades

Aman Singh makes history as first turban wearing Sikh elected to BC Legislature

BC election turnout sinks to all-time low

Andrew Wilkinson resigns as BC Liberal leader, as backlash grows

Another all too quick departure from a Liberal leader?

Andrew Wilkinson stepping down as leader of BC Liberal Party

Gamble pays off, Horgan becomes first NDP premier to serve two terms

Andrew Wilkinson stepping down as BC Liberal leader

Horgan's BC majority came with historically low voter turnout

Andrew Wilkinson resigns as leader of BC Liberals

BC NDP's $1,000 COVID 19 relief benefit could be delayed until new year, says premier

BC on track to set record-low voter turnout at just 52.4 per cent

Tough questions for BC Liberals, Wilkinson after election loss

Globe and Mail

Police uncover massive illicit drug production operation in Lumby 

BC money laundering commission resumes hearings

CBC

Violent RCMP arrest near Williams Lake sparks internal review after being shared online

Money laundering commission resumes hearings in BC

Vancouver Sun

Legal trouble brewing for Vancouver councillor accused of conflict of interest

Money lenders not launderers worried casinos

Six charged in connection with bust of massive drug lab in Lumby

Money laundering inquiry hears of $800,000 and more in bags, luggage, backpacks

Victoria Times-Colonist

16 BC Wildfire Service Firefighters returning from US test positive for COVID-19

Victoria News

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Global BC

Lotto Corp. staff were told not to intervene in suspicious casino transactions, BC inquiry hears

With first flight between Toronto and Abbotsford, Swoop hopes to fill a void for Canadian fliers

Use of force probed after BC Mountie filmed kicking suspect in 'dangerous' high-speed case

Lotto Corp. staff were told not to intervene in suspicious casino transactions, BC inquiry hears

Georgia Straight

Over $5 million slashed off price of West Vancouver luxury home listed last summer at almost $15 million

Three rescue missions conducted for unprepared and lost hikers, including two individuals whose clothing froze solid

Challenge coins reveal disturbing side of policing

The Tyee

The Supreme Court Just made a Stellar Decision on Women's Equality Rights

Vancouver Courier

BCLC suppressed investigations of casino high rollers, investigator says

Where there's smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada

Miscellaneous