Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, October 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, October 22, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC shatters records with 274 new COVID-19 cases, social gatherings blamed

Surge in new cases sets another record, as Dr. Bonnie Henry warns social events may be restricted

BC records 274 new COVID-19 cases - fourth record high in last six days

BC doctor says multi-day events like weddings linked to higher cases of COVID-19 i province

Dr. Bonnie Henry says she may tighten rules on social gatherings as BC records 274 new cases of COVID-19

Multi-day events like weddings linked to COVID-19 surge, BC doctor says

Kelowna school at centre of COVID-19 outbreak may have to close due to staff shortage, says superintendent

Out of control parties lead to record case count in BC

Record 274 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in BC; including five in Island Health

BC shatters single day COVID-19 record with 274 new cases; most linked to gatherings

The BC election 

BC's politicians should lift mute button on China's human rights: Top critic

Here's who's running the parties' campaigns

Another word for Progressives: Don't Fall for NDP fearmongering

Inside the mind of an on-the-fence NDP sympathizer

Key ridings to watch in the BC election as voters prepare to head to the polls

BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau wants party to focus on 'addressing the growing inequality' in the province

A calculated risk: NDP John Horgan on his decision for a snap election in BC and the rough road that could lie ahead

Rival candidates join forces in Coquitlam to show solidarity for transgender rights

Finding affordable housing in the Skeena riding is tough. This is how 2 candidates plan to make it easier

Horgan drops hints about Site C, but coverup remains

Pushing high overdose deaths and the homelessness crisis onto the campaign trail

John Horgan strikes conciliatory tone as polls suggest majority win within grasp

More people might vote in advance than on election day

NDP machinations befuddle Island boy

Liberals, Greens slam Horgan for calling snap election during pandemic

BC Green leader hopes voters see value in minority government

BC NDP takes snap election risk during pandemic in quest for majority government

Saanich South Liberal candidate commits to improving Interurban/Wilkinson intersection

Mid Island candidate plans occupation of shelter to protest homelessness

Site C actions, costs won't be known until after BC election

Coquitlam political rivals join forces after candidate faces transphobic protester

About 1.1 million votes already cast as advance polls close, Elections BC says

Horgan vows to work on 'flexible' COVID-19 school plan if re-elected

Globe and Mail

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CBC

Vancouver animation workers unionize after precedent-setting vote

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver council over-rules staff, approves free parking for Veterans

Snow already? Alerts issued for early season flurries in Metro Vancouver

Victoria Times-Colonist

Indigenous group planning one-hour blockade at Pat Bay Highway on Friday

Are you ready for this? Snow forecast for some parts of Island on Friday

Carbon monoxide forces evacuation of Langford City Hall

Councillor wants review of how Victoria is governed

Victoria News

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Global BC

Vancouver approves year-round free parking for veterans over city staff objections

Georgia Straight

The VSB is dragging its feed on the police- in schools review

We must end this mental-health crisis with compassion, not confrontation

The Tyee

LNG in BC is a "Losing Bet, Report Finds'

Vancouver Courier

More than two in five owners of gas burning cars ready to go electric

Increase in COVID cases not because of election

Miscellaneous