Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, March 9, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Monday,  March 9, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

BC records Canada's first coronavirus death
How long does the coronavirus live on surfaces? Does bleach clean it off? Your cleaning questions answered
Ottawa says Canadians should avoid cruises as it prepares to repatriate 230 citizens from ship off California coast
Bonnie Henry is a calming voice in a sea of coronavirus madness
Strictly by the numbers, the coronavirus does not register as a dire global crisis
Hajdu says some provinces face a 'deficit' of medical supplies as COVID-19 cases rise
First Canadian COVID-19 fatality recorded as Ottawa asks provinces about critical supply gaps
Canada's first coronavirus death puts fears about seniors homes front and centre
What are your rights if you're told to stay away from work because of coronavirus?
'Could be on the edge of community spread:' Next two weeks are crucial in the coronavirus fight, top doctor says
It seems the public health system really is working in Canada - for now
BC officials say patient has died at care centre in North Vancouver
Epidemiologist: "March break is a terrible idea'
BC announces Canada's first coronavirus death
Cruise season should be delayed, says BC's top doctor
2020 TED conference inVancouver postponed due to coronavirus concerns
Officials urge Canadians to 'avoid all cruise ship travel' over COVID-19 risk
Where to go on the web to Track COVID-19 
How COVID-19 spreads, how to avoid it
First death in BC and Canada
BC Seniors' care homes form virus-response group
COVID-19 concerns prompt West Vancouver school to close early for spring break
Vancouver's TED conference postponed amid coronavirus fears
1st COVID-19 related death in Canada recorded in BC
Keep cruise ships away from BC, health officials
Resident of North Vancouver care home is Canada's first fatality
COVID-19  cruise ship  was set to launch Vancouver cruise season on April 2
Federal government mulls cruise-ship industry shutdown because of virus
BC records first COVID-19 death in Canada as province hits 32 cases
Sannich School District cancels all international field trips to Europe and Japan
SD61 board votes to censure trustee after unauthorized disclosure of confidential report
BC warns of phone scam offering to sell fake COVID-19 testing
2020 TED conference in Vancouver postponed due to coronavirus concerns
West Vancouver private school takes early spring break over coronavirus concerns
BC university launches virtual tours amid growing COVID-19 fears
'Stop buying masks': BC Care providers say hoarding linked to coronavirus causing medical supply shortage
The coronavirus effect: COVID-19's impact on sporting, cultural, civic events across Canada
2 Surrey schools notified of COVID-19 cases, Fraser Health says risk is low


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

Trudeau's Indigenous rights law will cause chaos says study
All Five Wet'suwet'en clans meet to discuss tentative land titles agreement



Globe and Mail 

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CBC

BC's 911 Operators reach new agreement with employer
Man dies after being pepper sprayed, shocked by RCMP at Whistler restaurant
'Take a chill pill and slow down': Fire chief pleads with motorists after cars fly past accident scene
BC utilities commission given power to seek more clarity around gas pricing
Kelowna considering banning spiked fences after moose dies


Vancouver Sun

A look at six possible routes for rapid transit across Burrard Inlet
Canada's other public health crisis also need urgent attention


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist




Victoria News

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Global BC




Georgia Straight

Major flood in Metro Vancouver could displace  250,000 residents, cause losses of up to $30 billion
With or without COVID-19 threat, John Coupar wants Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park cleared of homeless camp

Vancouver Courier

Man who died in police incident identified as Whistler business owner
New 23 storey office tower planned for West Georgia Street
TransLink  increases service on major Metro Vancouver bus routes
City of Vancouver wants input into cutting red tape in its building permit procedures
Downsizing out? Vast majority of older homeowners want to stay in their home



The Tyee

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Miscellaneous