Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wenesday, October 7, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC announces 115 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths

Vancouver confirms patio extensions, Richmond to vote on mandatory masks and more

BC COVID-19 infections near 10,000

COVID-19 vaccine should be available by March says UBC expert

Entire class at Surrey school told to self-isolate

BC has 115 more COVID-19 cases, Thanksgiving caution urged

BC reports 115 new cases of COVID-19 as total cases near 10,000

The BC election 

Liberals' promise to cut PST for a year sparks political role reversal

BC parties take different tack on election promises aimed at helping families

BC Liberals make policing pledges while New Democrats promise new cancer care centres

Wilkinson's family-first defence of candidate against rainbow crosswalk creates new avenues for attack

Eby gets big boost with Liberals revisiting ICBC dumpster fire

Wilderness groups sound alarm as Caribou steelhead and salmon hit new lows

Leaders promise action on crime, cancer, COVID-19

BC Greens promise rent subsidy for small business, help for tourism operators

BC NDP promises new cancer centre in Nanaimo

Liberals promise funding for mental health workers to partner with police

Despite BC's huge debt, parties promise to give cash to voters

BC Liberal leader continues to defend Langley candidate over new evidence of anti-LGBTQ+ stance

Liberals promise money for integrated police, mental health teams

Globe and Mail

4 BC businessmen charged following investigation into alleged immigration fraud

Residents of Strathcona Park in Vancouver want homeless camp to be shut down

CBC

A BC research project gave homeless people $7,500 each - the results were 'beautifully surprising'

Calls for homeless camp to be shut in Vancouver's Strathcona Park as council considers housing plan

Crime Stoppers urges victims to come forward as auto loan fraud cases spike

Masks could soon be mandatory in all City of Richmond facilities to reduce risk of COVID-19

Long lines for low-priced meals lead to complaints about disorder from downtown neighbours

Vancouver Sun

Man being sued for defamation levels allegations against Surrey developer with links to Mayor

IIO called in after officer involved shooting in Langley

West Vancouver's oldest home spared from demolition

Victoria Times-Colonist

Victoria News

All work stops on Saanich's University Heights project while developer negotiates with Home Depot

Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island make Condé Nast 2020 top travel lists

Sidney operators avoid the worst of declining tourism industry

Global BC

Watchdog report identified previous safety concerns at BC dam at centre of tragedy

Father and son who were swept into the river when Cleveland Dam opened are identified

Penticton council delays approval of 'critical' emergency winter shelter

Watchdog called to Delta Police officer-involved shooting in Langley

Georgia Straight

Landlord evicts tenant due to fear of COVID-19, faces complaint before BC Human Rights Tribunal

Canada to ban plastic grocery bags and straws in 2021

The Tyee

Reconciliation's Rocky Road: Indigenous leaders on the NDP Government

BC Hydro Bets on Interest Rates - and Loses $1 Billion

Tiny Homes for Homeless next to Vancouver City Hall? The Option has official interest

The MEC saga shows that Canada needs more Co-operation, Not Less   

Vancouver Courier

Vancouver's extension of temporary patio program to cost $2.1 million

Miscellaneous