Friday, March 13, 2020
Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, March 13, 2020
Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Friday, March 13, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Universities prepare to shut down classes, shift teaching online
'A nightmare scenario' - Indigenous communities are bracing for COVID-19
Hoarding? Hustling? Isolation? All parts of life in the time of coronavirus
BC confirms 11 new novel coronavirus cases, 3 linked to North Vancouver hospital
BC to unveil stimulus package to deal with economic effects of coronavirus, premier says
UBC, SFU, UVic moving to online instruction amid coronavirus crisis
COVID-19 brought to you by Globalization
BC bans large public gatherings, urges no International travel
UBC and SFU move to online classes as postsecondaries respond to COVID-19 recommendations
Dr. Bonnie Henry reveals existence of 11 new COVID-19 cases in BC, bringing provincial total to 64
Stock up on food, toilet paper, but avoid panic buying, says Health Canada
Premiers warn billions more needed from Feds to weather COVID-19 crisis
Vancouver Park Board limits pool use to reduce transmission of coronavirus
Seniors advocate asks public to look out for elderly during COVID-19 crisis
11 new cases of coronavirus in VCH region, BC total now 64
More Vancouver events, shows cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak
Recreational hockey players get conflicting messages amid pandemic precautions
How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it
City of Vancouver update on COVID-19 response
3 office staff at Lions Gate Hospital test positive for coronavirus
Large cruise ships banned from docking at Port of Vancouver until July
Vancouver's annual 4/20 festival cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
BC Hydro says customers can defer payments in wake of COVID-19
Vancouver cancels city-run events of 250 people or more over coronavirus
Are you ill? Stay home, stay away from others
Emily Carr University of Art and Design transitions to online instruction and cancels convocation ceremonies
Canada delays cruise ship season due to COVID-19
BC Premier vows province will meet the challenge of COVID-19
Will BC schools get extended spring break? Situation will be reviewed daily, provincial health officer says
BC universities switching to online classes to avoid COVID-19 spread
How should you talk to your child about coronavirus? Start by asking if they're worried, says paediatrician
I'm trying to call 811 and can't get through. What now?
Don't line up for coronavirus testing without calling 811 first, health officials say
11 new cases of COVID-19 detected in BC, bringing total to 64
11 new cases, including three staff at North Vancouver's Lions Gate Hospital
SFU, UBC, ECU to conduct classes online beginning Monday
Federal Ministers announce international travel restrictions to prevent virus spread
Memories of fighting BC's killer flu revisited with current pandemic
Fears about COVID-19 force Vancouver fundraisers to postpone their events until fall
Passengers clamour for pre-flight screening to keep people who are ill from flying
UVic to move classes out of the classroom starting next week due to COVID-19
11 new COVID-19 cases in BC, bringing total to 64
Island Health opens referral only COVID-19 testing clinic in Victoria
BC calls on Trudeau to tighten border crossings for COVID-19
Retired BC doctors standing by to help with coronavirus response
BC Budget could plunge into deficits amidst economy getting hard hit by COVID-19
BC movie, music theatres implement 'social distancing' amid coronavirus pandemic
BC confirms 11 new novel coronavirus cases, 3 linked to North Vancouver hospital
BC to unveil stimulus package to deal with economic effects of coronavirus, premier says
BC courthouses remain open amid growing concerns about coronavirus
3 administrative staff at Lions Gate Hospital diagnosed with novel coronavirus
UBC, SFU, UVic moving to online instruction amid coronavirus crisis
BC Hydro launches program to help coronavirus affected customers with their bills
BC Ferries says passengers still can't stay in cars on closed decks
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Minimal hit to economic growth from rail blockades, PBO says in new report
Globe and Mail
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CBC
Man 19, arrested after Surrey teacher seriously injured in morning school attack
Increased snowpack raises spring flooding fears in isolated BC community
Single use plastic bag ban for Saanich gets provincial approval
Vancouver Sun
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Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Marine training at Camosun College gets helping hand
Victoria News
Victoria cruise ship cancellations will have 'significant' economic impacts, GVHA says
No cruise ships of any size will stop in Victoria until July 1
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
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Vancouver Courier
Teachers, employer back at the negotiating table with mediator
Contract negotiations will not affect cleanliness: BC Ferries
Emergency Bank of Canada rate cut will add fuel to housing sales
The Tyee
Here's what drug legalization should really look like
Miscellaneous
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