Monday, February 24, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, February 24, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday, February 24, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Coronavirus linked to 1,031 point fall in Dow Jones Industrial Average
Chinese Canadians plead for third Canadian rescue Flight from Wuhan
Richmond resident fears Iran situation worse than reported
7th case revealed in BC
BC's 7th COVID-19 case connected to woman who flew from Iran
Why some experts are questioning Chinas coronavirus claims
BC identifies seventh case of coronavirus
COVID -19 cases remain at a trickle in BC but fear is having an impact
BC's seventh coronavirus patient at home in Fraser Health region


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

As RCMP arrest Gitxsan people on CN Rail track, police monitor actions at Legislature and in East Vancouver
Blockades set up in East Vancouver and Maple Ridge in response to raid on Tyendinaga Mohawks' camp
Indigenous youths occupy office and secure meeting with Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark
Protesters blocking Clark and Hastings intersection in East Vancouver
TransLink asks mayors to push for green transit
New rail blockade goes up in Northern BC
Renewed protests in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs erupt across BC
Chanting Wet'suwet'en supporters defy injunction; return to BC legislature
Supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs 'here for the long haul'
Indigenous youth occupy BC Legislature steps amidst court injunction
Police clear rail blockades of West Coast Express, CN tracks near New Hazelton
Protesters defy injunction at Port of Vancouver, youth lock themselves to legislature in Victoria


Globe and Mail 

BC Attorney General says money laundering inquiry hampered by Liberals' refusal to hand over confidential documents
BC introduces law to help small businesses with tax relief, but Vancouver mayor blasts proposal



CBC

Casino management ignored workers' warnings about money laundering, BC union head charges
Province introduces interim property tax relief for small businesses
BC Liberals promise to hand over uncensored documents in money laundering inquiry
Hackers infiltrate computer systems at BC paper mills
BC massage therapist suspended after patient files sexual misconduct complaint
BC school district pilots app to track students who ride the bus
Overdose deaths decrease in BC but officials say safer drug supply needed


Vancouver Sun

It's time for politicians to stop talking about BC 's Cullen Commission
BC shutting down the auditor for local government
BC tells inquiry money laundering has warped economy fuelled opioid crisis
Rail blockades add to existing backlog at BC ports
Government offers property tax relief to small businesses and non profits


Vancouver Province

Money laundering probe is NDP's lethal political weapon


Victoria Times Colonist

Saanich councillor calls for review of off-leash areas for dogs
BC tells inquiry money laundering has warped economy, fuelled opioid crisis


Victoria News

Oak Bay ups deer management budget to $96,100 for 2020
Old Town hotel developer says full retention of historic buildings 'impossible'
BC takes over another Retirement Concepts senior care home
Prescription opioids getting BC addicts off 'poisoned' street drugs


Global BC

BC introduces property tax relief program for small businesses and charities
Interior Health takes control of seniors home in Summerland due to concerns of inadequate care
Vernon City Councillor speaks out about death threat: "We just need to be kinder'
BC government introduces legislation to cap expert reports in ICBC settlement cases
BC driver in truck with flashlights for headlights caught driving without insurance for 10th time
BC tells inquiry money laundering has warped economy, fuelled opioid crisis


Georgia Straight

Telus vows to repair broken payphone in remote region of BC
LNG Canada registered nine in-house provincial lobbylists on same day Unisto'ot'en matriarchs were arrested
Indigenous youths occupy office and secure meeting with Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark


Vancouver Courier

Expect delays at the Massey Tunnel this afternoon
Release uncensored money laundering records, Eby challenges Liberals

The Tyee

No Fast action on major WorkSafeBC Review, says Labour Minister



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