Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday, October 6, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC reports 102 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

Entire class at Surrey elementary school told to self-isolate following COVID-19 case

Half of parents surveyed would accept less tested COVID-19 vaccine, study finds

Teachers seek more health measures, 10 exposure events in schools and more

BC's winning the COVID-19 battle, says Bonnie Henry

Active COVID-19 cases in BC rise again, at highest level in two weeks

BC announces 102 new cases of COVID 19 and 2 more deaths

Parents worry health authorities aren't doing enough to stop COVID in schools after West Van exposure events

Indoor mask orders reduce infection rate, SFU researchers say

Eleven new cases of COVID-19 reported in Island Health, but BC curve flatenning

Island's first case of COVID-19 in a school reported in Port Alberni

BC records 102 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths; officials say curve is flattening

The BC election 

BC Greens' election proposals include 4-day work week, free child care

BC NDP pledges $1,000 in COVID-19 relief to certain families if re-elected

BC Liberals vow to end ICBC monopoly, open market if elected

In BC, John Horgan's risky election call is being put to the test

NDP set to unveil platform, Liberals to lay out vision for ICBC

BC NDP pledges additional $3 billion a year to build schools, hospitals in platform

BC Liberals promise lower rates by ending public auto insurance monopoly

One on One with NDP Leader John Horgan

BC NDP platform promises benefit of up to $1,000 to families

BC Liberal government would end ICBC monopoly, Wilkinson says

BC Greens' election proposals include 4 day work week, free child care

BC NDP leading by 18 points, according to new provincial election poll

After six months in limbo due to COVID-19, Syrian refugee family arrives in Haida Gwaii

Horgan has outdone himself in the baloney sweepstakes

BC NDP offers $1,000 to voters as part of re-election platform

Tunnel stalling NDP now worried about tunnel delays

NDP vows log quotas, community building fund

NDP launches platform with $1,000 COVID relief payments

BC Liberals vow to end ICBC monopoly, open market to private insurance

Liberals accuse NDP of bribing electorate

One time recovery benefit rent freeze part of BC NDP platform

Liberal government would allow private insurers to compete with ICBC

NDP promises $1,000 family grant, rent freeze and aid for tenants

Communist Party of BC election platform calls for nearly 50 percent cut in salaries of MLAs 

Globe and Mail

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CBC

Dangerous water surges, malfunctions found in Cleveland Dam's WorkSafeBC record

Iconic Empress Hotel on Victoria's waterfront to close for three months to complete major renovations

Share turkey, not COVID: Top doctors give tips for a safe Thanksgiving

Lumber prices high across BC, as mills struggle to meet demand

Vancouver Mayor recommends $30M in COVID-19 homeless relief measures

6 Americans fined for violations while driving through Canada to Alaska - despite tougher rules

Vancouver Sun

'Sea change': Vancouver staff proposes billion-dollar SRO acquisition strategy

Tent City at City Hall? Council eyes new options for homeless

Fall festivals in BC likely to proceed, but in smaller, smarter fashion

Victoria Times-Colonist

Tower with tilted look expected to be finished in 2023

Buyer in talks for Western Speedway site in Langford

Victoria News

Victoria lacks more than 4,200 child care spaces within city: report

Neighbour rallies agains archery club relocation to Langford park

BC Ferries asks travellers to spread out on vessels during busy long weekend

Global BC

Tofino to consider ban on beach fires

Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines

Georgia Straight

Mystery of mercury spills found in Vancouver deepens with fourth incident

Renewal planned for Vancouver Chinatown site where Louie family business behind London Drugs began

The Tyee

What the MEC sale might really be about

750 people need homes right now. What are Vancouver's options?

Vancouver Courier

Protecting mental health trumps unearthing political duplicity: Privacy boss

Surrey commemorates Komagata Maru, explores systemic racism

Miscellaneous