Friday, March 20, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, March 20, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday, March 20, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


BC announces 77 new cases and 1 new death, 22 now in hospital
Growing concern for BC's homeless as coronavirus cases continue to mount
BC health officials aren't saying which communities have cases. Here's why?
BC automotive association wants parts of industry declared an essential service during COVID-19
UBC study to look at how people cope with coronavirus outbreak
March 20 BC coronavirus update
BC government vows to protect renters facing eviction due to coronavirus
Parks Canada closes visitor services at national parks, historic sites
Young adults and children are note safe from this pandemic
The ticking 'Time Bomb' in the Downtown Eastside
We face two stark choices for dealing with COVID-19
BC's Dr. Bonnie Henry reports 77 new COVID-19 cases and orders all BC restaurants to end dine-in service
City of Vancouver shuts down all restaurant table service, closes playgrounds
What a long, strange emotional week we had in Vancouver
Senator Larry Campbell is driving from BC to Ottawa to vote on an emergency COVID-19 bill
Surrey looks to warehouses for sick as BC households asked to distance and isolate
Catholic public masses temporarily suspended in Metro Vancouver due to COVID-19
BC Reports 77 new COVID-19 cases for total of 348, as restaurants ordered to close
Smaller BC airlines stop flights to slow spread of COVID-19
Isolated but not alone - communities often rise to the challenge during crises
Safety, equipment levels a concern should COVID-19 cases rise: BC Nurses' union president
Bowen Island is asking visitors to stay away
Call for COVID-19 protective equipment spurs college, distiller, TV show to help
Stay away from islands, Haida Nation asks
Save-On-Foods temporarily suspends bottle returns, bans reusable bags
Flattening the curve means lengthening it
BC provincial parks closed to camping while some offer limited day-use facilities
Response to COVID-19 emergency will define Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart's legacy
BC announces 77 new coronavirus cases, bringing total to 348, as restaurants close province-wide
When 'asks' become 'orders': What does it mean to live in a state of emergency
COVID 19 confirmed at 4th Metro Vancouver long-term home
Why isn't BC sharing the location of COVID-19 patients?
Thousands of hospital beds in BC cleared to make room for COVID-19
Recovering COVID-19 patient describes what it was like to have the virus
Point Roberts residents virtually cut off amid US-Canada travel ban
UBC infectious disease expert says 'soft approach' not enough, public health efforts 'inadequate'
Vancouver shuts down DTES street market to the dismay of organizers
BC health officials announce 77 new cases of COVID-19 
Life after COVID-19 will allow us to remember those who rose in crisis
Measures to suppress pandemic may be needed for 18 months: experts
Vancouver closes all restaurants, playgrounds
Some countries have flattened the coronavirus curve
Restaurants face enforcement, other businesses could follow
Municipalities closing playgrounds to help stop virus spread
BC suspends park camping
COVID-19 case confirmed at Ladysmith 7-Eleven company says
No sanitization, no workers: Tradespeople walk off the job amid COVID-19 pandemic
BC COVID-19 cases jump by another 77, another care home affected
Myth of Medical masks drives profiteering in BC COVID-19 battle
COVID-19 precautions 'not optional' BC's Dr. Bonnie Henry warns



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Globe and Mail 

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CBC

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Vancouver Sun

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Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist





Victoria News





Global BC

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Georgia Straight

New $3 million plus community response fund from Vancouver Foundation, United Way, and VanCity to give organizations relief


Vancouver Courier


Two more ride-hailing services approved for BC roads



The Tyee

Bail out Workers, Not Fossil Fuels Climate activists tell Trudeau


Miscellaneous



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