Friday, March 6, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Friday, March 6, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Friday,  March 6, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Inside the race to find and contain COVID-19 in Canada
Ottawa injects $26.8 million into coronavirus research
BC unveils plan to prepare for spread of COVID-19 cases
Toronto man diagnosed with coronavirus used local transit for three days
Why governments and central banks face a challenge like never before
Canada's tourism industry 'deeply affected' by virus outbreak, minister says
A coronavirus recession could mean a fearful reckoning
Bill  Morneau says Ottawa has 'fiscal firepower' to fight coronavirus fallout, sees 'prudent' budget
'Think twice' before taking a cruise, top health official warns
Trudeau, Premiers to talk coronavirus and blockades at first ministers' gathering
Federal Budget will focus on coronavirus response, climate change
Support coming for Canadians quarantined due to coronavirus, finance minister says
Hospitals warn they can't cope if coronavirus worsens in Canada
Help coming for Canadians caught up in coronavirus quarantines, Ottawa says
Toronto's coronavirus response anything but open and transparent
Ontario confirms six new COVID-19 cases, patients travelled to US, Iran, Italy
How coronavirus cancellations could change pop culture forever
Conservative leadership candidate Marilyn Gladu on how she would rebrand the party
More details on Operation Laser the military response to a pandemic
Stockpiling is in full effect, but it's not the answer to surviving a coronavirus outbreak
Why COVID-19 spreads so quickly inside dictatorships
Please don't touch this column with your face
BC Premier outlines province's COVID19 response plan
COVID-19 in Canada: BC announces pandemic plan while cases found in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec
Chinese Canadians urge BC government to get tough at the border over coronavirus
BC ready to curb price gouging, restrict travel if COVID-19 escalates
COVID-19: There's an app for that - thanks to Coquitlam man
Some on BC's Coronavirus frontlines face a second risk: Financial
'We need to remember those are people, not numbers': New funding supports broader COVID-19 research
BC ramps up coronavirus response, activates provincial pandemic co-ordination plan
'We're in uncharted territories': Some events cancelled, postponed as coronavirus spreads
'Go back to China' comment prompts VPD investigation
BC port authorities preparing for arrival of Grand Princess cruise ship currently under quarantine
Will the coronavirus disrupt a nasty flu season
BC Premier addresses province's COVID-19 response
Toilet paper panic hits Greater Victoria as shoppers prep for threat of COVID-19
Greater Victoria walk-in clinics strained amid coronavirus fears
Cruise ship being held in California due to presumptive COVID-19 cases scheduled to be Victoria's first call
'Buckle up' warns BC Business Council amid growing economic impact of COVID-19
How gaps in US health coverage could affect Canada's fight against COVID-19
How TransLink is stepping up cleaning to prevent COVID-19 transmission
What to know about the 1st Canadian 'community case' of COVID-19


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

Canada's LNG dreams fade as Wet'suwet'en blockades add new costs to industry
The divine right of hereditary chiefs to override the desires and needs of their people
Hijacked protests are violating our rights
BC bands's show cancelled in Kindersley, Saskatchewan over conflicting views of energy industry



Globe and Mail 

New small businesses trapped in bureaucratic maze
BC government authorized expanded police presence in Wet'suwet'en area: letter
No public hearing will be held into Vancouver police officer's dismissal
BC's Carole James takes on Parkinson's with the toughness that defines her


CBC

BC parents sued over high school house party say they couldn't have predicted deadly impaired driving cash
No public hearing over firing of Vancouver officers who had relationship with junior constable
Indigenous justice strategy 'to make difference for generations' says BC's attorney general
Anger over councillor's latte comment reveals affordability angst of the suburbs


Vancouver Sun

Protesters' betrayal leaves 'good faith' Fraser looking a tad foolish
Poll shows low support for civil disobedience in pipeline protests
Blindsided: BC condo residents fearful, as extent of insurance crisis unclear
Cambie Corridor report shows zero progress on some rental housing targets
Eby unveils new Indigenous justice strategy

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Carole James faces Parkinson's punch and carries on


Victoria News

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Global BC

$24K fine, de-certification for Vancouver shop that made 40 invalid vehicle inspections
2 new bus routes to link North Shore, South Vancouver to Sky Train
'Unhappy campers': Golden Ears campsites to only be available via online reservation
Replica guns, swords, bear spray seized near Oppenheimer Park
Watchdog calls for review of VPD workplace relationship policies after officer takes own life


Georgia Straight

Vancouver police seize third weapon stash near Oppenheimer Park
Political planets aligning for an early BC election call

Vancouver Courier

Police watchdog calls for review of VPD workplace relationship policies
Vancouver renters shouldn't be noise buffers says pro-housing activist
Here's what Vancouver police plan to do in 2020
TransLink approves two new Metro Vancouver bus routes


The Tyee



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