Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Monday, March 23, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Vancouver called 'the Florida of Canada' after beach goers and sea wall joggers fail at social distancing
Okanagan municipalities close parks, playgrounds
Former health minister Jane Philpott assists at COVID-19 testing centre
Vancouver approves up to $50K in fines for ignoring emergency coronavirus measures
UN chief calls for global ceasefire in conflicts to fight COVID-19
UBC expert debunks 'myths' regarding use of ibuprofen during pandemic
As number of cases continue to rise, province changes testing criteria
$5 billion BC plan to assist impacted businesses and individuals
First Nations Leadership Council demands that Justin Trudeau declare national state of emergency to deal with 'nightmare'
Vancouver prepares fines and enforcement mechanisms for those ignoring coronavirus precautions
Senior IOC member says coronavirus will see 2020 Summer Olympics postponed
The Lives and Deaths Debate about Handling the Pandemic
BC Announces $5Billion 'First Step' to Ease Impact of Crisis
Four Reasons to keep Allowing Refugees into Canada
Politicians across Canada and the world, losing patience over #COVIDIOTS
Jagmeet Singh calls for 75% wage subsidy to mend COVID-19 financial woes
City of Vancouver now has power to levy $50K fines during pandemic
Richmond resident rails against COVID-19 cure flyer
Check your bus schedule: TransLink service reductions coming
Parents relieved from daycare, preschool fees during pandemic response
BC reveals $5 billion aid during COVID-19 pandemic
Military readiness moved up a notch in response to pandemic
BC records three new COVID-19 deaths, 48 new cases
Service BC centres to stau open, first hour for 'vulnerable' citizens
BC to spend $5 billion on COVID-19 relief for residents and businesses
Vancouver's summer festivals up in the air as COVID-19 hits community
Province makes changes to Employment Standards Act to help workers during coronavirus crisis
BC's $5B COVID-19 relief plan includes one-time payments to people out of work
People in Vancouver could be fined up to $1.000 if they fail to comply with social distancing rules
Vancouver biotech firm gets big financial boost in fight against COVID-19
Nurses sound alarm on social media, as health officials call for calm and accuracy
COVID-19 pandemic could shrink BC economy by 12 percent despite $5 billion government action plan
City of Vancouver increases fines to $50,000 for businesses breaching state of emergency
Vancouver Coastal Health allowing only essential visitors to Medical facilities due to COVID-19
Virus testing backlog in BC expected to be cleared by Tuesday
New BC law protects sick workers from losing jobs during pandemic
BC will be living with pandemic fallout for months
BC introduces $5-billion COVID-19 economic response plan
City of Victoria to allow temporary shelters at Beacon Hill, Topaz parks during outbreak
Three more COVID-10 deaths in BC, confirmed cases in province now total 472
Care home could be used to help free up hospital space during outbreak
Ogden Point Breakwater to close as of Tuesday
Beacon Hill, Topaz, Royal Athletic parks to open as temporary sites for homeless
A student loan freeze, $1,000 payments: Here's what BC's COVID-19 plan has for you
Greater Victoria street nurses ask government to help the homeless in COVID-19 crisis
Victoria harbour authority closes Ogden Point walkway to the public
No plans to shut off isolated BC communities from COVID-19, Adrian Dix says
BC legislature meets briefly with minimum MLA's to deal with COVID-19
BC screening care home workers as two more test positive for COVID-19
White Rock closes iconic pier in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19
Drive thru Coronavirus testing site opens in Kelowna
Visits to BC Interior Health hospitals, care facilities restricted by COVID-19 concerns
BC dentist dies after attending dental conference with COVID-19 outbreak
Globe and Mail
Vancouver's Hotel Belmont gets a tubular new look
CBC
Will they have to rely on the 'kindness' of landlords? Renters still waiting for BC relief plan
Vancouver Sun
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Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria News
Victoria city hall flag flies at half-mast in recognition of former councillor
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
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Vancouver Courier
Maintain global maritime routes, UN and G20 leaders urged
The Tyee
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