Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Wednesday, October 21, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

BC sets another grim record of 203 new daily cases of COVID-19

First school outbreak declared, another record high for new cases, and more

Dr. Bonnie Henry expects 'beginnings' of vaccine to be available as soon as January

BC announces record-high 203 new cases of COVID-19 and 1st outbreak at a BC school

Psychologists worry about mental health in first full COVID-19 winter

Dreadful day for BC as first school outbreak reported alongside record daily count and health-care outbreaks

BC sets another COVID-19 record with 203 new cases

Coronavirus outbreak declared at Okanagan school with 3 positive tests; 160 told to self isolate

The BC election 

Compare the NDP, Liberal and Green platforms ahead of the BC election

Here's where the Greens, Liberals and NDP stand on the issues

Campaign donation limits in BC have levelled playing field, CBC analysis finds

Candidates in northern BC divided over safe supply to ease overdose crisis

BC NDP recommits to disability legislation, say COVID-19 has made need more pressing

Liberals have stumbled through this campaign

Half of ballots may be cast already for Saturday's provincial election

Oak Bay-Gordon Head: In maverick riding, can Greens hang on without Weaver?

BC Liberals promise major ICBC changes with no guarantee of cheaper rates

Do BC Liberals fund enough new workers in $1.1B child-care plan?

NDP makes push in opponents' ridings in the final days of campaign

Attendee at Kelowna campaign meeting tests positive for COVID-19

Vernon-Monashee incumbent seeks fourth term

Party leaders to focus on swing ridings with 3 days until campaigns end

Globe and Mail

Residents of Vancouver's Yaletown call for dialogue on second overdose-prevention site

Universities, school boards across Canada defend ties with China's Confucius Institute

CBC

Kelowna School has first confirmed outbreak of COVID-19 in BC education system

One Ocean Expeditions avoids bankruptcy as BC court approves restructuring plan

Prime Minister adds voice to those asking that search resume for hiker missing in BC

August retail sales inch higher in BC: Stats Canada

Fraudster spent $3 million of investors' money gambling and fighting removal from Canada, says BCSC

Climate change driving food insecurity in First Nations while government stands by, report says

Vancouver Sun

New overdose prevention site for Yalteown generates support and criticism

Victoria Times-Colonist

Skeena Queen, Queen of Alberni ferries in for repairs

Vic High alumni call for larger stadium track

Excessive speeders nabbed in Victoria school zones, outside Saanich police station

Victoria News

Vancouver Island First Nations back Nova Scotia's Indigenous lobster fishermen

Search continues for bear wandering through Saanich

Driver caught going 70 km/h over the speed limit in front of the Saanich Police Department

BC Carbon tax highest in Canada, export industries unprotected

Global BC

Snowfall expected for Coquihalla, other parts of southern BC on Friday

Parents of missing Manning Park hiker say they've found new proof that son is alive

'It was one Roman Candle': Family in legal battle after losing Vancouver home to fireworks

Vernon RCMP investigate white supremacist leaflets, identify possible suspect vehicle

Georgia Straight

Christian Heritage Party of BC rejects Pope Francis' reported endorsement of same-sex civil unions

The Tyee

'This is a crisis and we can't afford to delay'

Surrey police force can set new bar for Indigenous people: Chief

Vancouver Courier

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