Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, October 20, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 167 new COVID-19 cases, one new death

20 schools with new exposure events, three new healthcare outbreaks, and more

New COVID-19 infections stay high, as the positive test rate rises above 3%

BC announces 167 new cases of COVID-19 and 1 more death

More than 300 children and youth have tested positive in past two weeks

167 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death recorded as BC enters 2nd wave

COVID-19 co-operation a casualty of BC's pandemic election

Coalition sounds call for mandatory masks at Vancouver's civic facilities

The BC election 

The Cullen controversy

Cullen controversy Highlights political divisions in BC's Northwest

The Parties on BC's Ailing Forest Industry

Is it backstab-the-leader time already?

A Bold, Progressive NDP majority? Don't believe the Hype

The Parties on supports for people with Intellectual Disabilities

The Parties on Poverty Reduction

Did the NDP do enough to fix BC's Affordable Housing crisis?

BC NDP silent on China's human rights; ambiguous on Belt and Road initiative

BC Liberals promise to strengthen privacy laws, improve data access

Where's the vision in the 2020 BC election campaign?

BC Green candidate for Vancouver-Hastings challenges opponents to debate

BC Liberals accuse NDP of using coronavirus pandemic to suppress votes ahead of election

Eager to imprint: BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson strives to make his mark

10 ridings to watch in BC on election night

NDP leader John Horgan ranked as most competent among party leaders, new poll shows

Unconventional candidates forge a path during 2020 election

'The threat is real' - BC Liberals fear Conservative resurgence

Finally, the party's over for no-limit political donations in BC

Major parties promise more money for health care, more staff, more facilities

BC NDP push to unseat Greens in final days of campaign, Greens fight back

More than 300,000 vote by mail packages received

Pandemic election prompts voter suppression claims by BC Liberals

Green's Furstenau pledges fast-tracked support for small businesses, tourism

Liberal Leader Wilkinson touts medical background

How Green is the valley? Cowichan looks like a tight race

Greens eye returning BC Ferries to government fold, playing to Island base

Nearly 800,000 votes are already cast. But BC may still not have a winer on election night

Green leader heads to Metro Vancouver Tuesday with eye no new seat

Globe and Mail

The unnecessary Site C dam is shaping up as BC's Muskrat Falls

BC's Site C dam project is a disaster in the making

34 Powerex officials earn more than $300,000 even as BC vows climate action

Translink CEO Kevin Desmond announces departure after five years

BC records 127 overdose deaths in September, down from sharp increase in June

CBC

Vancouver City Council approves Yaletown overdose prevention site

What you need to know about this flu season from the BC Centre for Disease Control

Double jeopardy leads to reinstatement of BC teacher suspended and fired for kissing student

No charges recommended against Mounties who fatally shot BC homeless advocate

TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond stepping down after 5 years

BC recorded 127 overdose deaths in September, coroner reports

Thermal imaging drone footage of police response to shooting at homeless camp raises privacy concerns

District of North Vancouver overturns ban on keeping pigeons

Vancouver Sun

Developers of Oakridge Centre ask for more density in new rezoning application

Dozens of BC's top doctors want mandatory masks in civic facilities

Embattled Vancouver Councillor Wiebe considers next steps, possible court challenge

BC records 127 overdose deaths in September, down from sharp increase in June

Victoria Times-Colonist

VicPD officers asked to remove thin blue line patches after complaints

Sc'ianew First nation signs deal on spill response base

Victoria News

Vic High stadium plans drop promised 8 lane track to 'barely wider than city sidewalk'

Global BC

COVID-19 coalition sounds call for mandatory masks at Vancouver's civic facilities

CEO Kevin Desmond leaving TransLink next year

Penticton city council gives green light to emergency winter shelter

Penticton Indian Band speaks out against proposed mega-subdivision on the Naramata Bench

In one of Canada's most beautiful cities, an ugly underside vexes politicians

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

Georgia Straight

No more time to waste on the climate crisis

New CBC shows with Rosemary Barton and Vassy Kapelos to boost political and COVID-19 coverage

Rural party says moving to the country key to solving housing crisis in big city

The Tyee

Vancouver Courier

Surrey Mayor boots RCMP advocate from council chamber

September overdose deaths down from August

Canadians report worsening mental health in pandemic: Angus Reid

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