Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, March 28 & 29, 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 28 & 29, 2020 


Canadians held in China / China tensions



The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Nine residents die, 34 staff suffer symptoms as coronavirus devastates Bobcaygen, Ontario nursing home
Health system races to make contingency plans as front-line workers are sidelined by coronavirus
Majority of Canadians pessimistic about COVID-19 but support Ottawa's response: Nanos Poll
Cruise passengers sail toward Florida split into healthy, COVID-19 infected ships
Trudeau remaining in isolation longer despite wife recovering from coronavirus
Nobel laureate leads push for simple made-in-Canada ventilator
Canadian hospitals see surge in coronavirus patients, with Ontario, Quebec and Alberta of greatest concern 
For graduating students, high anxiety as COVID-19 decimates job market
Canadian companies retool to meet demands on front lines of pandemic
Bars, nightclubs and cannabis growers don't qualify for BDC COVID-19 loans
The United States is now the epicentre of the pandemic. Canada has every reason to be alarmed
Coronavirus cases continue to surge worldwide with US the epicentre
UK health service's call for volunteers gets overwhelming response as coronavirus battle continues
China defends against incoming second wave of coronavirus
People under 40 account for 12 per cent of hospitalized cased of COVID-19: Public health agency corrects data
Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus disease
I've fought epidemics around the world. Now it's Canada that must prepare for the worst
This pandemic will reshape the landscape - it's just too soon to say how
Growing up in Quarantineland: Childhood nightmares in the age of germs prepared me for coronavirus
Canadians stuck in Peru urgently seek to come home
Top public health officer says coming week a crucial period in COVID-19 struggle
Trudeau pledges more help for vulnerable Canadians struggling with coronavirus crisis
Canada keeps up push for UN Security Council seat during COVID-19 crisis
Are Canadians ready for sustained sacrifices in the age of COVID-19? We're about to find out
Canada preparing makeshift hospitals to house patients as COVID-19 pandemic stretches capacity
Mexico's choice: Amulets or science to fight COVID-19
No more domestic travel by plane or train for those showing coronavirus symptoms, Trudeau says
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she has recovered from COVID-19
Trudeau non-committal on using tariffs or joint action with US to help oilpatch
Could a borderless pandemic drive a surge in 'Canada-first isolationism?
'Home schooling has been a bit of a bust' Parents share tales of fun and frustration from the front lines of learning at home
Ontario developing 'last resort' guidelines on which patients to prioritize if hospitals are overwhelmed by critical COVID-10 cases
Ontario urges new COVID-19 construction rules as death toll reaches 23
'C'mon, people': angry John Tory warns COVID-19 rule-breakers using dog parks and playground equipment
Trudeau 'very concerned' that COVID-19 could spread in federal prisons
Conservative leadership front-runner Peter MacKay self-isolating after relatives' vacation to Mexico
Ontario reports largest one-day spike of 211 COVID-19 cases
Firefighters, cop among essential workers with coronavirus
COVID-19 - we'll shake it off
For Canada to get through this, we must hope the US does as well
Ford government announces new measures as cases spike
Trudeau does to domestic flights what he refused to do to international ones
The Conservatives were right about COVID-19
Don't forget Canadian officials first under-reacted to COVID-19
WHO responds after video shows Canadian doctor dodging questions on Taiwan
What it feels like to have COVID-19: 'Worse than any flu I've ever had'
Canada will make sure Chinese masks meet quality standards, Trudeau says, after Dutch government recalls 600,000
Moscow orders partial lockdown as coronavirus cases in the capital pass 1,000 mark
Petition demands free hospital parking for BC Health Workers fighting coronavirus
BC restaurant owners plead for government help amid coronavirus crisis in new campaign
Terminated staff fear Steve Nash Fitness World heading for bankruptcy amid COVID-19 crisis
BC grocery stores must have hand sanitizer, enforce distancing
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's handling of the pandemic draws praise from friends and foes
Trudeau to continue self-isolation despite wife's coronavirus recovery
Canada to provide more funding for seniors, vulnerable amid coronavirus pandemic: Trudeau
Canada may face legal trouble for turning away asylum seekers coming from US: advocates
Brazil's Bolsonaro calls coronavirus 'a little flu,' claims strong measures unnecessary
The nine O'clock gun in Stanley Park will be set off at 7P to honour Vancouver's brave health-care workers
COVID-19  in Vancouver: Robson Street shops board up amid crime spike as West End goes all out with healthcare cheer
COVID-19 infected pet owners advised by BCCCD to limit contact with their domestic animal
As BC case numbers approach 900, more workers return to healthcare system to join fight
Conrad Black generates fire and fury over Twitter with column suggesting kids go back to school
Stanley Park's nine o'clock gun to sound at 7 PM in support of health care workers
Seasonal foreign workers needed to save BC's fruit crop during COVID-19
Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19
BC food banks receive $3 million in emergency funding
Ottawa unveils $16.5M in new support for seniors, youths
Watch out for COVID-19 linked scams, BBB Warns
Dr. Bonnie Henry fan clubs pop up on social media
Schools closed but parents have new education website
Vancouver London Drugs employee tests positive for COVID-19
Christy Clark deleted her controversial COVID-19 tweet
Half of British Columbians worried about feeding families but praise leaders: poll
KPU, student association donate $200,00 for university's students amid COVID-19 pandemic
Vancouver firm 3D prints donates protective gear to health-care workers
BC health officials can over-rid privacy laws, caution urged



Globe and Mail

Airlines seek subsidies, loans and tax relief from Ottawa
Big Oil's interest in renewable energy investments expected to waver, report says
Coronavirus has shown us we were living in an economic fairy tale


CBC



Toronto Star

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Toronto Sun

After this, there's no way the carbon tax can stay
Fearing COVID-19's impact on economy, German finance official commits suicide
Crisis reveals divide over who gets paid at home
Canada hits pause button on immigration during pandemic

National Post

Canada keeps up costly campaign for UN Security Council seat amid COVID-19 crisis
Why the Federal Government party finally decided to suspend its leadership race

Maclean's

Confidence in the Liberals runs high. But for how long?
People showing any signs of COVID-19 will be denied boarding on all domestic flights and inter-city passenger trains



Global

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