Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, March 2, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Coronavirus transmission inevitable in Canada, doctors say
What to consider before travelling, or staying put, amid the coronavirus outbreak
Travellers from Iran asked to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Canada
'This will not be contained': Experts cast doubt that spread of COVID-19 can be stopped
Coronavirus leaves Olympic athletes with no way to predict whether Games will go on
Cancelling a trip during the coronavirus outbreak? Your travel insurance may not cover the cost
Lax attitude on coronavirus could be deadly
Coronavirus fears prompt empty shelves as Canadians follow health minister's advice to stock up
Canada boosts border screening for travellers from Iran due to Covid 19
If the virus hits Canada, our hospitals will be overwhelmed
BC 'will be tested' as Washington State COVD-19 outbreak spreads: provincial health minister
As First US Coronavirus deaths hit near BC, Four New Realities
Coronavirus and Spring Break: What's a Vancouver family to do?
Coronavirus rumour a 'despicable act' says Burnaby Crystal Mall vendor
Work at Burnaby development resumes after coronavirus scare
COVID-19 panic is (sadly) spreading faster than the virus
YVR predicts a decline of up to 1.3M travellers in 2020 amid coronavirus spread
Shoppers stocking up in Metro Vancouver as concern about coronavirus spreads
BC's speculation tax 'sets women back many decades,' human rights complaint says
6th coronavirus death confirmed in Washington State
BC eyes on coronavirus in Washington state after six deaths
Watching, wiping and waiting: How our institutions are protecting us fro coronavirus
BC watching coronavirus in Washington State after deaths: premier, governor speak
Six deaths linked to COVID-19 in Washington State; county buying a hotel to house patients
Washington state coronavirus not yet showing up in BC
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Tentative deal with Wet'suwet'en Nation won't stop Coastal GasLink construction, Premier Horgan says
Back on track: How have the blockades really affected Canada's railways and ports?
Wet'suwet'en chief says he'll withdraw support for pipeline if his people turn against it
Kahnawake residents weigh in on whether to maintain rail barricade
Coastal GasLink pipeline construction resumes with draft accord set between chiefs, ministers
Tentative deal is a recognition of Wet'suwet'en laws and rights over land: Minister Carolyn Bennet
Ottawa's offer to recognize Wet'suwet'en land rights was not conditional on an end to blockades
The Wet'suwet'en scenario exposed Trudeau's weakness
A deal made in haste, but the blockades are still in place
What we know about the deal governments agreed to with Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
Rail demonstrators in Quebec are holding strong despite 'mixed feelings' over proposed Wet'suwet'en agreement
Agreement on Wet'suwet'en title hasn't stopped protests
Draft agreement between government's, Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs offers hope and uncertainty
By the time the public learns what Fraser signed, it may be too late to do otherwise
Premier maintains Wet'suwet'en deal marks no change for Coastal GasLink
Gas pipeline proceeds along with Wet'suwet'en talks, BC Minister says
Globe and Mail
Lower Mainland mayors say tax-relief measure for small business isn't the solution they sought
CBC
Province says new law will benefit drivers' rates by keeping government hands off ICBC profits
6 options to help North Shore's traffic problem make it to study's shortlist
City of North Vancouver approves upping fines for widespread public smoking ban
Personal information of students, faculty, alumni leaked in SFU ransomware attack
Vancouver Sun
MLA's appoint first female clerk in BC Legislature history
Possible Burrard Inlet rapid-transit crossings identified in next phase of study
Vancouver Province
Shame and blame Eby should fix ICBC instead
Victoria Times Colonist
Issue of off leash dogs on Saanich beaches put off until Summer
Saanich councillor pulls motion in support of hereditary chiefs
Kate Ryan-Lloyd appointed as clerk of BC Legislature
Victoria News
Sidney concerned proposed funding cuts to Sidney-Anacortes Ferry could hit tourism
ICBC surpluses should be hands-off to politicians, David Eby says
Global BC
Six options proposed for new rapid transit link to Metro Vancouver's North Shore
Names, birthdays, email addresses of thousands potentially exposed in SFU data breach
BC Ferries to begin accepting debit payment at ticket booths this spring
New bill aims to ban using ICBC profits to cover other government costs
Lyft and Uber expand Metro Vancouver service to include ferry terminals, Langley
Georgia Straight
Half of inspected commercial vehicles removed from roads during safety checks in Burnaby
North Vancouver proposes public smoking ban plus updated language that includes e-cigs and vaping
Five Metro Vancouver police agencies launch new high-tech training centre in Delta
Melbourne's 20 minute neighbourhoods could shape new Metro Vancouver growth strategy
Tunnels and bridges shortlisted for a new high-capacity crossing of the Burrard Inlet
SFU hit by ransomware attack, resulting in data breach
Vancouver Courier
Training simulator a 'game changer' for five police forces
Uber also reveals expanded ride-hailing service area across Metro Vancouver
BC hate motivated crime numbers jumped in 2018
Password changes needed after data breach, says SFU
6 North Shore rapid transit routes possible, province says
ICBC profits should not be used to cover other government costs: NDP
Starting this month, you'll be able to use your debit card at BC Ferries ticket booths
Lyft expands its ride hailing service across Metro Vancouver
Too much talk, not enough action as Vancouver schools fill to capacity
The Tyee
Whatever New Dems Do, BC's Biz Boosters will bellyache
Miscellaneous
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