Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 14 & 15, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for  Saturday/Sunday, March 14 & 15, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions




The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Trudeau says additional screening measures are being put in place
Leaders need one focus , to help stop the spread of coronavirus: an open letter from Canadian business leaders
CEOs call on peers to take action on limiting spread of virus in workplaces
More than 100 million Europeans in lockdown as Spain announces emergency quarantine and Italian virus cases surge
Poverty advocates call for protection of vulnerable amid COVID-19 pandemic
How prepared are our hospitals for the coronavirus outbreak?
Canadian travellers scramble to get home amid coronavirus chaos
Canada's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says government needs to 'act now' to contain coronavirus epidemic
If you are returning to Canada from anywhere, you need to self isolate: Here's how
' Can I know if I have coronavirus without being tested? And more coronavirus questions answered
Could coronavirus mean schools are out for the year?
Who's 'flattening the curve' on the coronavirus, and who isn't? A global graphic comparison
Canadian retirees told to return home before coronavirus coverage expires
WestJet eyes major cutbacks as pandemic crisis grounds most travel
Stories of caremongering during the COVID-19 pandemic
White House acts to protect Trump during coronavirus outbreak
Germany tries to halt US interest in firm working on coronavirus vaccine
US government official: coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday
Ontario government plans bill to help workers affected by coronavirus pandemic
Airport screening to be enhanced as Canada's top doctor says time to act is now
Canadian travellers should return home while they still can, Champagne recommends
Everything happens at once: how one week of the COVID-19 crisis went for the Trudeau government
Send in the trolls: Canada braces for an online disinformation assault on COVID-19
Canada's prison system suspends visits to prevent COVID-19 behind bars
Canadians abroad amid COVID-19 pandemic face an uncertain scramble to get home - 'hunker down'
Chief public health officer says Canadians 'all need to act now' to slow COVID-19 spread
Coronavirus forces suspension of Ontario Supreme Court
What a massive study of COVID-19 cases in China tells Canada about what's to come
Employee at Pearson airport tests positive for coronavirus
Here's what each Canadian Province is doing to 'flatten the curve' of the novel coronavirus
'Huge surge' of people seek screening for coronavirus as infections slowly climb
Toronto Pearson CBSA worker tests positive for COVID-19
Ontario Superior Court to suspend operations
Ontario sees spike of 42 new cases of coronavirus
Window to contain COVID-19 closing
Woodbine closes racetracks to public but horses still running
Ontario parks open but events cancelled an buildings closed
Are some getting access to testing more than others
How will COVID-19 change life in Toronto?
Trudeau's 'fiscal firepower' against COVID-19 limited
Keep calm and carry on in face of coronavirus
The great coronavirus war is upon us
Alberta cancels all classes and closes daycares as coronavirus cases rise to 56
Why draconian measures may not work: Two experts say we should prioritize those at risk from COVID-19 than to try to contain the uncontainable
Majority of Canadians worried about coronavirus outbreak in their cities, poll finds
Starbucks takes seats out of Canadian stores in response to COVID-19
'We need to act now': Canada public health officer raises COVID-19 pandemic threat from low-risk to 'serious
COVID-19 spreading in community, 100s could be infected, says Ottawa's medical officer of health
In UK people to face prison or fine for refusing coronavirus test or quarantine
Pope Francis will hold Easter Mass without public for first time as Italy grapples with coronavirus outbreak
The major breakdown at Canadian airports
This coronavirus chart shows what Canada is up against in trying to 'flatten the curve'
Great Canadian Gaming to close its BC casinos to limit spread of coronavirus
Surrey, Delta closing all rec centres, ice rinks, pools and libraries over coronavirus
MP calls for more transparency about BC Interior coronavirus cases
Ontario government plans bill to help workers affected by pandemic
Here are the prominent Canadians in self-isolation over COVID-19
All about COIVD-19 with Physician and Writer Kevin Patterson
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart outlines city's response to COVID-19
Dealing with a mess of first-world problems as COVID-19 killed spring break? You're not alone trying to decipher the mixed messages
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation to temporarily close its 10 BC Casinos
Khalsa Diwan Society cancels Vancouver's Vaisakhi parade
BCIT. Langara, Capilano University and more transition to online or alternate forms of instruction
WestJet passenger on Kelowna-bound flight on March 10 tests positive for COVID-19
In wake of COVID-19, legal system must maintain access to justice while protecting participants
What BC workers and employers need to know
COVID-19 crisis should spark mission to eradicate misinformation
BC Ferries trims spring break sailings, closes buffet; eased rules sought for enclosed decks
BC reports 9 new cases of coronavirus, for total of 73


Coastal GasLink protests




Globe and Mail

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CBC

Did we win? Canadians who served in Afghanistan reflect on the prospects for peace
Intelligence group secretly crafts new 'insider threat' policy
Green party leadership contender courts 'disgruntled' NDPers


Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

Canada needs real data on re-offenders


National Post

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Maclean's

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Global

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Miscellaneous
     
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