Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, February 27, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Is the coronavirus a pandemic? The WHO hasn't declared it one, but here's what you need to know if it does
In a world of coronavirus panic and xenophobia, can a marathon of hope outrun fear?
Top health officials to begin 'actively' looking for COVID-19 cases in Canadian communities
How prepared is Canada's health-care system to handle a potential coronavirus pandemic?
Quebec reports first presumptive case of coronavirus, woman from Montreal area
Ontario's sixth confirmed coronavirus case is province's first instance of human-to-human transmission
Italy investigates hospital that failed to catch a coronavirus super-spreader as infection cases rise
Science is the inoculation against the coronavirsus' pandemic of fear
Ottawa urged to resume ties with Tehran amid coronavirus outbreak
Public health officials taking stock of supplies, equipment to prepare for possible coronavirus pandemic
Provinces will be responsible for coronavirus gear, Ottawa says
Don't panic, but do prepare for coronavirus
Chinese-Canadian community using social media to coordinate self-quarantines to prevent spread of COVID-19
Has coronavirus become a pandemic?
Ill passenger removed from plane at Winnipeg airport with possible case of novel coronavirus
COVID-19 in Canada: nation's 13th case found in Toronto as repatriated Canadians released from quarantine
Coronavirus: "China" removed from warning signs at YVR
Coronavirus causing rash of racism in Richmond
Chinatowns across Canada report drop in business due to coronavirus fears
COVID-19 outbreak: Here's what's happening around the world Friday
Empty streets unlikely should COVID-19 spread widely in BC
Vancouver Coastal Health tests app that could be used for quarantined COVID-19 patients
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Talks between Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and Ottawa a sign of progress to end standoff
Carolyn Bennett set to meet with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs amid pipeline protests
Clearing the lands has always been at the heart of Canada's Indian policy
Wet'suwet'en hereditary subchief lashes out at Coastal GasLink
Pipeline construction paused as Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs prepare to meet federal, provincial ministers
'A very good start': Talks between Wet'suwet'en chiefs and federal, provincial ministers to resume Friday
The fire that Justin Trudeau can't get under control
Coastal GasLink to pause work as talks begin between hereditary chiefs, ministers
Do Tyendinaga Mohawk protests amount to 'terrorism'? Experts say no
Last thing First Nations need is foreign groups hijacking our future
Two arrested for writing messages with chalk paint on legislature building and pavement
Stand.earth says BC Liberals undermine Indigenous leadership with insinuations about foreign funding
Rise in anti-Indigenous racism and violence seen in wake of Wet'suwet'en protests
Globe and Mail
The changing face of downtown Vancouver: fewer nightclubs, more bars and cafés, study reveals
BC allows Surrey to create police board to replace RCMP with municipal force
Decade long BC case nears close on two-tier health system
CBC
Kelowna RCMP reinvestigating 12 sexual assault cases originally deemed 'unfounded'
TransLink wants $447 million from governments to move toward all electric bus fleet
Shortcomings in private seniors care related to funding model, BC advocate says
Company fined $175K, driver must pay $20K after spilling jet fuel into BC creek
School name change in Prince George sparks community backlash
Booking a road test in BC is free. But this third party site is fooling people into paying $49
BC RCMP seek judicial authorization to dispose of evidence in Robert Pickton case
Vancouver Sun
Surrey allowed to proceed with its own municipal police force
Sexual assault data entered wrong in Kelowna, Mountie review finds
COVID 19 adds to trade challenges buffeting Port of Vancouver
Union says it's unclear how many Surrey RCMP members will switch to municipal force
COVID-19 puts travel industry in a 'perfect storm of chaos'
Vancouver Province
Former Haisla chief, now a Liberal MLA, is key voice in pipeline fight
Victoria Times Colonist
New $1.8M bicycle park in Langford named for Jordie Lunn
Do I have a seconder? Saanich councillor gets not backing for Wet'suwet'en motion
Employer health tax revision 'not off table', James says
Heritage status for Victoria Press Building will cut tax bill
Victoria News
City frustrated as truck lodged under bridge one week after Victoria installs new signage
Speaker 'will not tolerate illegal activity' on BC Legislature grounds, says chief of staff
People have until Friday to put forward candidacy to run for Victoria city council
Bike park in honour of late mountain biker Jordie Lunn to come to Langford
Global BC
BC man hospitalized after pharmacy accidentally gives him powerful opioid
Whistleblower speaks out about alleged embezzlement at Okanagan charity
BC gives Horgan poor marks on handling of pipeline dispute, according to poll
BC charity group hoping for giant turnout for new blanket drive
Kelowna RCMP under further scrutiny following national review
Two women arrested at BC Legislature after spraying liquid chalk on the building
Georgia Straight
Mayor Doug McCallum declares this as 'day one' for Surrey Police Department
The solutions to the VSB's kindergarten space crunch
Vancouver police seize guns, drugs, and other items from tent in Oppenheimer Park
Vancouver Council declares homelessness emergency, allowing for 'targeted' vacancy-control recommendations
Vancouver City Council approves $625,000 in renter-services and SRO revitalization grants
Vancouver Courier
Vancouver Police uncover huge cache of weapons in Oppenheimer Park
Nearly a third of Vancouver families led by a single parent
BC can't be punished by feds if private-care proponent wins case: lawyer
Surrey gets approval from BC to set up local police board to replace RCMP
The Tyee
How Do You plan for a Diverse City? Vancouver Once got it right
Miscellaneous
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