Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

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


Coronavirus response in BC

Air Canada cancelling select flights to China in response to coronavirus
Health officials 'confident' first case of coronavirus has been found in BC
How Vancouver may have stopped SARS, why Toronto didn't and what it means for the coronavirus
BC, Ontario on 'high alert' as first Vancouver-area case of coronavirus confirmed
BC officials 'confident' man who visited China is province's first case
First novel coronavirus case confirmed in BC - man in his 40s had travelled to Wuhan, China
Coronavirus panic prompts Air Canada to cancel some flights between China and Vancouver
Coronavirus outbreak: Vancouver's Wuhan community group urges tolerance, understanding
Coronavirus fears in Richmond sparks massive line-up for pharmacy face masks
People are waring water jugs over their heads against coronavirus
BC, Canadian universities remain vigilant as coronavirus death toll tops 100
BC health official dismisses coronavirus 'rumour' spread by Burnaby councillor
Unclear if first BC coronavirus is in Richmond
Canadian teacher in Wuhan thinks its best to hunker down, stay put
Health Canada unclear how many health-safety workers are at airports
First novel coronavirus case confirmed in BC - man in his 40s had travelled to Wuhan China
Canada's third likely case of coronavirus reported in BC
Canadians with family stuck in Wuhan fear for loved ones amid coronavirus lockdown
Facts vs. fear: Experts offer advice on keeping calm during coronavirus outbreak
Bored and abandoned: Canadians trapped in Wuhan say lockdown is a balance of tedium and anxiety
Vancouver couple describes life trapped in Wuhan as BC reports first case of coronavirus here
Demand for face masks spikes in BC, creating supply problems
Greater Victoria tourism staff watch for fallout from China virus
BC reports first coronavirus in Vancouver region
First presumptive case of coronavirus confirmed in BC


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

John Horgan's envoy to Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs need to come clean on carbon capture and storage
Indigenous youth arrested during 15 hour occupation to hold press conference Wednesday morning


Globe and Mail 

BC court approves $5 million loan for Quest university
After years of disagreement, Vancouver co-op residents to get new deal that city says includes affordable lease hikes
Shopify to take on Amazon for Vancouver's tech talent


CBC

Woman who was texting and speeding when she hit BC child found guilty of dangerous driving
UVic adopts investment policy reducing reliance on carbon emitters, but critics call it 'greenwashing'
Uber applies for injunction to halt Surrey Mayor's plan to ticket drivers
'Dark side of Smithers drives only local taxi service out of business, says operator
Police release photo of suspect in Lake Babine First Nation regalia theft
City of Vancouver asks for input on future of co-op housing as leases run out
'Double ticketing' lawsuit against Airbnb certified as a national class action
Opposition to Trans Mountain pipeline expansion spikes 11 percentage points, survey suggests
Vancouver should not haver a desire for streetcars


Vancouver Sun

City pitches 'major pivot' on co-ops seeing disconnect between incomes and land values
Uber seeks court action against City of Surrey
BC cabinet shuffle was no reboot, just a bit of tinkering


Vancouver Province

Is it time to break up the ICBC monopoly?


Victoria Times Colonist

Commercial salmon fishery on brink: union
UVic won't add investments in high carbon firms, but students want complete divestment
Governance, climate and potholes


Victoria News

Victoria resident says WestJet employee uttered racist comment, refused to let her on plane
Landowner hearings begin for Trans Mountain expansion in Alberta


Global BC

'I went up against the system and I won': Kelowna sexual assault survivor satisfied with mediation talks
Vancouver police release suspect photos in theft of 'priceless' Indigenous regalia
Delta teacher fired for lying about past suspensions
Disabled passengers left feeling like 'pawns' in BC taxi vs. ride-hailing war
RCMP called to investigate Field BC train derailment that killed 3 CP crew members
Uber launches legal action against Surrey over city's plan to fine drivers
New report finds British Columbians still pay more for car insurance than Albertans


Georgia Straight

Indigenous Scholar and filmmaker Nikka Sanchez accuses WestJet of racism
More federal transit money, e-buses could be climate lifesavers
Vancouver interpretive centre planned to memorialize interment of Japanese Canadians
Vancouver police release photos of suspected thief who stole 'priceless' Indigenous regalia from van downtown
With $4 million annual tax for low-cost rental housing, Metro Vancouver seeks lands for new projects


Vancouver Courier

Racist flyers circulated in East Vancouver
BC coroner recommends safety improvements after review of party bus death
Richmond parkade 'brawl' not fake, says poster
Vancouver police release photo of suspect related to First Nations theft


The Tyee

Old Growth Forests are vital to Indigenous Cultures. We Need to protect what's left

Miscellaneous