Friday, February 28, 2020
Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, February 28, 2020
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, February 28, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Canadian nursing unions demand better protective gear amid coronavirus outbreak
COVID-19 'not beyond control' says Canadian WHO official Bruce Aylward
Ontario health officials report eighth confirmed case of novel coronavirus
What's next for Canada if the WHO calls COVID-19 a pandemic?
Fear of coronavirus' impact in Iran overshadows Iranian-Canadians' New Year's plans
Ontario confirms new case of coronavirus in Toronto
Canadian doctor and WHO senior adviser says that four groups need to work together to contain coronavirus outbreak
Confessions of a coronavirus stockpiler
Be prepared for coronavirus measures
BC has tested more people for COVID-19 than the entire United States, premier says
The coronavirus can't be contained. Are you ready?
COVID-19 in Canada: Quebec announces its first probably novel coronavirus case
Canada upgrades Iran Health caution
Richmondites stocking up amid coronavirus pandemic fears
What the WHO learned about COVID-19 on its research mission to China
Coronavirus scare shuts down work at major Burnaby construction project
Public health Agency weighs stronger COVID-19 protection for front-line workers
BC has a plan of attack should COVID-19 spread, and it's not what you think
Extra precautions against COVID-19 put in place as tourism season arrives
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Talks resume between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs, BC and Ottawa in bid to end impasse
Indigenous people face racist backlash over pipeline protests
Injunctions have only served to prove the point: Canada is a smash and grab country for industry
Nationwide disruptions - such as the co-opted Wet'suwet'en protests - cannot be consequence-free
There's no 'quick fix' in BC pipeline talks says government liaison
The key players in the Wet'suwet'en dispute - and how they're involved in the push for a resolution
Talks continue for second day between Wet'suwet'en chiefs and government ministers
Benefits start to pour into Wet'suwet'en through pipeline contacts while community remains divided
Killing hope where it's most needed - among Aboriginal youth
Canadians will tire of disruptions and Indigenous people will suffer
During Wet'suwet'en crisis, AFN National Chief Perry Bellgarde has been notably quiet
Minister prepared to stay in northern BC for Wet'suwet'en talks 'as long as it takes'
White fragility, racism and the recent threats against Indigenous opponents of the Coastal GasLink pipeline
Blair says RCMP best left to patrol Wet'suwet'en territory, not Kahnawake peacekeepers
Pipeline talks with hereditary chiefs resume for second day in northern BC
Benefits starting to pour into Wet'suwet'en through pipeline contracts as community remains divided
Indigenous police in Wet'suwet'en territory could 'calm things down,' Kahnawake chief says
Globe and Mail
Both BC and Vancouver's school board get a failing grade in education planning
Final arguments end in marathon BC private health-care trial
Why are Canadian cities building new neighbourhoods without schools?
CBC
Deceit and corruption at the heart of allegations against 3 VPD officers, court hears
Some forestry jobs returning to BC Interior after transfer of logging rights from shuttered milll
Cheslatta Carrier Nation signs agreement with company that forced them from their homes 68 years ago
Decade long health care battle comes to a close Friday
Health care battle in judge's hands but expected to land in Canada's top court
Vancouver Sun
Province approves Canfor-Interfor timber swap in North Thompson
Stumbling over words, Liberals sidestep around medical funds for dying
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Anacortes ferry, buffeted by political tides, has no backup
Easy access to health results can carry risks
Stand up for Democracy
Victoria News
Nominations for Victoria municipal byelection are in
The start of tourist season marks a slew of new coronavirus precautions, leads a selection of today's news stories
City to lead discussion on John A. Macdonald Monday night
Oak Bay's first heritage conservation area is in the books
Petition aims to stop handyDART facility from being built in View Royal
Saanich launches new tool to help residents learn about the budget
Global BC
Condo crisis? Analyst warns of massive metro Vancouver pre-sale drop-off
Report finds Metro Vancouver's cycling network has tripled in last decade
Lyft to begin service in Metro Vancouver's Tri Cities on Monday
BC Green leadership hopeful Sonia Furstenau pitches shorter work week
Georgia Straight
NDP MLA Anne Kang calls out 'racist confession' published by Prince George Newspaper
Rental housing where Seattle thrives, Vancouver stumbles
Care-based auto insurance saves money and enhances services for injured people
Vancouver Courier
West Kits Residents Association feels blue about four-storey rental buildings
Six storey market rental building proposed for Marpole
Chinese restaurants open to tax reviews for bailouts amid supplier kickback scheme
Fifth ride-hailing company gets green light to hit BC Roads
Approval of Surrey police board stirs up political hornet's nest
The Tyee
Blockades aren't the crisis. It's the crumbling legitimacy of Canada's Democracy
Corporate Climatewashers: How to Spot Them
If We Plant Billions of Trees to Save Us, They must be Native trees
Miscellaneous
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