Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, October 5, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, October 5, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Marginal increase in COVID-19 cases among BC children since start of school, province reports

West Vancouver parents demand more information about COVID-19 school exposures

BC reports 358 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths over three days

Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC is doing the right thing but can't let down its guard

Four deaths from COVID-19 since Friday in BC

Delta Hospital no longer admitting new patients after 7 die since September 16 in COVID-19 outbreak

COVID 19 claims 4 more lives in BC, as 358 new cases confirmed over the weekend

Make our celebration large in thanks, but small in size, says Dr. Bonnie Henry as Thanksgiving nears

BC flattening curve as reproduction rate falls below one

BC schools seeing heavy coronavirus exposures, but is that a bad thing?

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Island Health over the weekend

BC NDP promises to provide a free COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who wants one

The BC election 

Who will the  unrepresented BC Green voter turn to?

BC Liberals commit $1 billion to seniors care homes

Both the BC Liberals and NDP Back Site C

Shouldn't we at least elect a few Greens to hold John Horgan's new NDP majority accountable

Liberals promise 10 lane bridge over Fraser River, would dump NDP Massey Tunnel plan

BC NDP leader promises free COVID-19 vaccine during town hall

The BC Green  Party unveils plan to tackle mental health issues

BC Liberals promise 10 lane bridge to replace Massey Tunnel if elected

Liberals give chance to cast protest vote agains McCallum policing plan

We'll build Massey bridge, BC Liberals say

BC Liberals promise to restart bridge construction to replace Massey Tunnel if elected

Globe and Mail

Vancouver mayor wants $30 million for emergency measures to combat tent cities

                             

CBC

Horgan denies pandemic financial aid for small business is being delayed by BC election

BC blueberry farmers brace for impact as US sets sights on berry and produce tariffs

Alarm system being considered after surge of water from dam kills angler

No Tannenbaum: Vancouver Christmas market cancelled for 2020

UBC Apple Festival moves is core market online

For many workers, reduced hours or pay cuts beat pandemic layoffs. Just ask a WestJet pilot

Vancouver Sun

Cleveland dam spillway to be taken out of service after tragedy

From pet clauses to rent forgiveness: Vancouver council to consider quartet of housing motions

Victoria Times-Colonist

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Victoria News

Victoria endorses growing food in city greenhouses, distributing to residents annually

BC CDC releases Thanksgiving, Halloween tips for COVID-safe fall celebrations

Global BC

'It's moving in the opposite direction': City of Vancouver to consider sanctioned tent cities

New fines for leaving bear attractants out on North Shore could be $500 with no warning needed

Crews respond to 4th mercury spill in Vancouver in recent weeks

Canadian blue berries come under US trade official's scrutiny

Georgia Straight

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The Tyee

New Green Leader Annamie Paul's Priorities? We Asked, she told us

Vancouver Courier

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Miscellaneous

Temporary homeless camps considered for Vancouver city hall campus

Concern rising in Canada and the United States over opioid crisis