Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, March 27, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC should have enough beds and ventilators for COVID-19 patients: officials
Controversial malaria drug hydroxychloroquine tested at BC Seniors home
BC confirms 2 new deaths, 67 new cases
BC 'cautiously optimistic' about COVID-19 forecast, but warns hospitals could still be overwhelmed
Vancouver offers emergency childcare referrals to essential COVID-19 workers
Indigenous Minister says communities should postpone elections
BC's Dr. Bonnie Henry says social distancing measures appear to be making an impact
BC restricts open burning to reduce air-pollution impact on citizen's immune systems
Calls to crisis line of Vancouver's Battered Women's support services rise over 100 percent
Health workers advised to contact school principals to discuss their kids' care
COVID-19 will stretch, but not break, BC's Health System
Tiny virus, Big Picture
How the COVID-19 crisis is hurting Sex Workers
'Safe supply of drugs good news in Vancouver, but is it only here for the pandemic?
Vancouver coffee shop has business licence suspended for COVID-19 order violations
Only food can be sold at farmers' markets: Provincial Health Officer
BC reports 2 more deaths, 67 new cases of COVID-19 for total of 792
BC government suspends legal action limitations
Funerals delayed, grief delayed during COVID-19
Major move departs from escalation approach
As spring break ends, still unclear what the plan is for students
BC Premier John Horgan appeals to banks for help during coronavirus crisis
Could a borderless pandemic drive a surge in 'Canada-first' isolationism?
How deadly is COVID-19? Why it's different in every country
More detailed breakdown of COVID-19 testing needed in northern BC, says region's former health officer
2 staff members test positive for COVID-19 at care homes in Langley and Surrey
More than 13,000 Vancouver airport workers to be laid off due to COVID-19
BC launches at home education resource website
BC records 2 more COVID-19 deaths and 67 new cases, bringing total to 792
Physical distancing has halved rate of spread of COVID-19 in BC
BC farmers markets launching online store during COVID-19 pandemic
Vancouver suspends downtown Tim Horton's licence for violating BC's COVID-19 order
BC releases plan to provide safe supply of drugs during COVID-19 pandemic
'This virus is an assassin': Son of COVID-19 victim at BC care home shocked by diseases's speed
BC economy could face biggest drop in 70 years if pandemic shutdowns linger: report
67 new cases in BC and two more deaths
Some optimism, caution and worst possible scenario plans for COVID-19
Infection spread appears to be slowing in BC, figures suggest
Vancouver Tim Horton's has business licence suspended
Two positive tests at BC Ski resorts
Student lessons in BC might take a week or more to organize
South Island doctors plead with public to stay home
57 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Island Health, BC death toll rises to 16
Victoria police warns of text, vacation rental COVID-19 fraud attempts
Development and building applications in Victoria can now be submitted online
Victoria Police see new trends in calls due to COVID-19
BC Parks Foundation organizes virtual picnic for the province
67 more BC COVID-19 cases, two more deaths in Vancouver region
BC farmers markets restricted to food sales only due to COVID-19
BC COVID-19 contact restrictions working, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Globe and Mail
Canada's independent booksellers try to weather the coronavirus storm
How will cities come back, and will neighbours keep saying 'not in my backyard'?
CBC
Businesses welcome feds' help but say BC economy will still take a big hit
Supreme Court dismisses appeal in controversial dangerous driving case that sparked debate about law
Private girls school denies allegations it failed to respond to student bullying
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria News
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
Vancouver Courier
The Tyee
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Miscellaneous
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