Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for    Wednesday, October 28, 2020 
   

Coronavirus response in BC

Ottawa must fix 'boom and bbust' approach to pandemic preparation, top doctor says

The virus has killed 10,000 people in Canada. Opposition MPs are right to seek answers

How low testing on the weekend may be making it harder to control Ontario's second wave

How will COVID-19 affect you? Your postal code matters as much as your genetic code, says Canada's top doctor

Here's how our battle against the second wave is going

BC reports another 287 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths

12 schools with new exposures, one healthcare and one community outbreak, and more

'Herd Immunity' is an inviting idea but Terrible Policy

COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC rise to six month high

What you need to know about BC's new rules on socializing indoors

No 'safe 6' in Fraser Health area as residents are asked to restrict gatherings to household members only

Fraser Health reports case count almost twice the number thats keeping schools closed in Washington State

US government strikes US$375 million deal to buy Vancouver developed anti-body drug

BC reports another coronavirus outbreak at seniors facility, two more deaths

BC announces 287 more cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths

What you need to know about BC's new rules on socializing indoors

Why Fraser Health wants households to keep to themselves

Doctors speak out in support of mask-wearing

BC's COVID-19 case count jumps by 287, another senior home outbreak

Globe and Mail

Vancouver must do more if it is to meet 2030 climate targets, new report says

BC youth soccer club hires security to patrol sidelines after confrontations over COVID-19 restrictions

CBC

Children's soccer club hires security firm after parents rage against COVID-19 rules

RCMP lacked dedicated team to investigate illegal activities at BC casino, inquiry hears

Vancouver Sun

BC appeal court temporarily sets aside part of forfeiture ruling siding with Hells Angels

Police conduct massive raid on Richmond properties in cannabis investigation

Flood of currency swamped BC Casinos, inquiry hears

Part of BC Libera's rebranding may include coalition-friendly name change

Victoria Times-Colonist

Say No to Halloween and Yes to Christmas

Victoria News

High School athletes remain on sidelines across BC

Pandemic payments have to wait for BC vote count, swearing in

Global BC

BC casino violated reporting laws after investigator warned Lottery Corp. of breach, inquiry hears

16 BC fire fighters test positive for COVID-19 following deployment to California

Heavy rains trigger evacuation order for tiny community on BC's central coast

City of White Rock offers free parking to help attract shoppers and visitors

'I could cry': Millions of apples rotting in Okanagan orchards

Georgia Straight

Massive secret lab discovered in Lumby, US smugglers arrested in BC

Report says rents are falling in Metro Vancouver. Is it a good time to renegotiate the lease with your landlord?

The Tyee

Strathcona Park Tent City: Nightmare, or Refuge?

The Pandemic is even reforming sidewalks

You can't stay in your car on some BC Ferries Decks. Internal emails raise questions about why?

A man assaulted at Strathcona Park lost his leg

Vancouver Courier

Stopping $800,000 cash buy-in not part of casino investigator's job BCLC: manager

BC taxpayers foot $27m bill for retiring, defeated MLAs: CTF

Miscellaneous