Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, March 21 & 22, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday , March 21 & 22, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


How the coronavirus took North Vancouver's Lynn Valley Care Centre
Vancouver mayor says fines, penalties coming to enforce coronavirus measures
Metro Vancouver cities close outdoor sports areas as youth defy coronavirus measures
BC will allow restaurants to deliver liquor, using unemployed servers
Trudeau says House of Commons to reconvene Tuesday to pass COVID-19 legislation
Vancouver closes park and beach parking lots, outdoor recreation closing across Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Mayor frustrated with reports of 'beer pong' during pandemic
TransLink reducing service levels as COVID-19 slows ridership
Vancouver skies fill with cheers of appreciation for health care workers
BC approves boost to hand-sanitizer production
Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government's handling of COVID-19
As of today you can now order booze with your delivery meals in BC
Police called to house party warn that young people are not immune to COVID-19
BC to offer next COVID-19 update Monday
Fines, arrests possible for social distancing non-compliance
Trudeau dodges COVID-19 lockdown appeals
House of Commons to sit Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures
Judges available for COVID-19 constitutional breaches
BC restaurants could lose up to 100,000 jobs over three months
How will the homeless wash their hands when virtually every restaurant, library and community centre is off-limits?
What does declaring a state of emergency mean for a city?
BC orders personal service establishments closed, including salons, spas to curb coronavirus spread
Businesses not following social distancing rules could face fines, Vancouver mayor says
I'm 23, chronically ill - and feel dismissed in the COVID-19 dialogue
'Like a parade on the seawall': Vancouverites say social distancing not taken seriously outside
BC Mayors worry Teck work camp could spread COVID-19 work camp through the Kootenays
Read between the lines: more restrictions will come to BC if people don't act responsibly soon
'Please do not come': Squamish joins small BC communities asking visitors to stay away
Veterinarians say pets can't spread COVID-19 scaling back on-site care
Laid off workers turn to temp agencies to find jobs during COVID-19 crisis
Time for asking nicely is over in Vancouver
Is BC on the same trajectory as Italy? Our doctors think so
COVID-19 and the de-globalization of Canada
TransLink reducing service as ridership declines
Vancouver restricts park access, moves to fine businesses
Residents of BC's Gulf Islands ask visitors to stay away
Island clothing maker producing reusable masks for doctors
Rules changed to allow BC restaurants to deliver alcohol with meals
Life on the front lines: How Island hospitals are fighting COVID-19
Visitors asked to stay away from Gulf Islands during COVOD-19 pandemic
BC Ferries confirms worker has COVID-19
Doctors of BC urged to stand behind official messaging, as some say response is lacking
Guards union says prison needle exchange expansion on hold because of COVID-19
Yukon sees its first Two COVID-19 cases - a couple who recently visited the US
'This is unprecedented': BC's hotel industry takes a huge hit during coronavirus crisis
BC construction sites still allowed to operate, but with restrictions
Whistler, Squamish tell visitors to stay away amid coronavirus pandemic
Yes, patios must also close under coronavirus measures: City of Vancouver
Doctors of BC urged to stand 'united' behind health officials in coronavirus messaging



Globe and Mail 

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CBC

Consumers could face hit to credit scores, jump in payments from mortgage deferrals
'It was a hell of a fight for all of us': BC logging town emerges from months-long strike to face COVID-19


Vancouver Sun

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Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

City of Victoria to create local music strategy



Victoria News





Global BC

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Georgia Straight




Vancouver Courier


Maersk suspends 2020 guidance on earnings, citing COVID-19



The Tyee




Miscellaneous