Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, March 28-29

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Saturday/Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


Petition demands free hospital parking for BC Health Workers fighting coronavirus
BC restaurant owners plead for government help amid coronavirus crisis in new campaign
Terminated staff fear Steve Nash Fitness World heading for bankruptcy amid COVID-19 crisis
BC Food Banks to get $3M emergency government grant amid coronavirus pandemic
BC grocery stores must have hand sanitizer, enforce distancing
The nine O'clock gun in Stanley Park will be set off at 7P to honour Vancouver's brave health-care workers
COVID-19  in Vancouver: Robson Street shops board up amid crime spike as West End goes all out with healthcare cheer
COVID-19 infected pet owners advised by BCCCD to limit contact with their domestic animal
As BC case numbers approach 900, more workers return to healthcare system to join fight
Conrad Black generates fire and fury over Twitter with column suggesting kids go back to school
Stanley Park's nine o'clock gun to sound at 7 PM in support of health care workers
Seasonal foreign workers needed to save BC's fruit crop during COVID-19
Young Canadians needing hospital treatment for COVID-19
BC food banks receive $3 million in emergency funding
Ottawa unveils $16.5M in new support for seniors, youths
Watch out for COVID-19 linked scams, BBB Warns
Dr. Bonnie Henry fan clubs pop up on social media
Schools closed but parents have new education website
Vancouver London Drugs employee tests positive for COVID-19
Christy Clark deleted her controversial COVID-19 tweet
Half of British Columbians worried about feeding families but praise leaders: poll
KPU, student association donate $200,00 for university's students amid COVID-19 pandemic
Vancouver firm 3D prints donates protective gear to health-care workers
BC health officials can over-rid privacy laws, caution urged
Homeless man hosed down in front of Gastown commercial real estate office
As BC case numbers approach 900, more workers return to healthcare system to join fight
Cultures clash over wearing masks amid virus
Coronavirus testing still targeted at health system, identifying transmission in BC
Vancouver Whitecaps keeping in touch with community during coronavirus hiatus
Daughter describes final days of mother's life at BC care home hit by COVID-19 outbreak
BC announces $3M in emergency funding to help struggling food banks
Physical distance no problem for photographer's new portrait project
'Our fridge was empty': Neighbours band together to help during COVID-19
No reusable bags, say BC health officials in advice to grocery stores amid COVID-19
COVID-19 surfaces at another Vancouver care home
Can I lower my car insurance rates if I'm working from home? Some practical tips to consider
'We will deliver right to the border':  BC town vows to look after US neighbours during pandemic
Freedom of information laws to be relaxed during crisis
Large supermarkets can let more than 50 people in, subject to strict guidelines 
Getting back to Canada after being stuck on the Indian Ocean for 17 days
Not all skeptics are created equal
Classic neighbourhood grocery store soldiers on through crisis
Sign language interpreter takes it to next level, gains following during crisis
Pandemic puts families on a steep learning curve
Balancing kids and work: Greater Victoria parents grapple with a new COVID-19 reality
Sidney's top emergency official says he is not aware of any COVID-19 cases in the community
Victoria plumbing company dedicates van for grocery delivery
BC COVID-19 cases rise 92 to 884, one more death, 81 in care



Globe and Mail 




CBC

What to expect as BC students return to virtual classrooms




Vancouver Sun



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

An urgent call for relief; a message from a group of community and business leaders
School board adds caution tape to reminder: Please don't use closed playgrounds
With workers ill and traffic down 70%, BC Ferries looks at reducing service


Victoria News




Global BC

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Georgia Straight




Vancouver Courier



The Tyee

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Miscellaneous