Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, March 12, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
We thought we were ready. A sense of crisis envelops North America as COVID-19 spreads
Eighty minutes that changed our world: How COVID-19 went from abstract to very real in a hurry
BC urges end to large gatherings, international travel, including to US
2 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at West Vancouver care home
Major BC events during coronavirus pandemic: What's cancelled, what's postponed
BC parents face tough spring break choices amid coronavirus pandemic
BC government ministers continue to hold press conferences amid coronavirus outbreaks
World Women's Curling Championship in Prince George BC cancelled amid coronavirus pandemic
Victoria City Council asking for ban on cruise ship visits to city amid coronavirus pandemic
HealthLink 811 ringing busy amid huge increase in coronavirus calls
BC asks citizens not to travel outside Canada, to cancel events with over 250 people
Planning for an indefinite spring break
Schools a good place for kids during pandemic - for now: top BC health officer
Metro Vancouver breweries ban growler fills in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
Despite COVID-19 concerns, Vancouver movie theatre still screening Contagion next week
Kids nervous about COVID-19? Here's what you can do
City of Vancouver has no plans to cancel public gatherings over coronavirus outbreak
Three coronavirus cases confirmed at West Vancouver Care Home
How Vancouver offices are managing coronavirus lockdowns
Omni Group mulls height and density increase on Pearson Dogwood site
Vancouver sports franchises hit by cancellations amid coronavirus fears
Vancouver International Auto Show has been postponed
Vancouver Coastal Health warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at dental conference
Vancouver Sun Run cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
Second BC Care home reports coronavirus cases as officials prepare for worse
BC recommends against all non-essential travel outside Canada as 7 new cases of COVID-19 detected
COVID-19 fallout wipes out sporting events in BC
Attendees at major dental conference in Vancovuer tests positive for COVID-19
Princess Cruises halts operations for 60 days due to coronavirus
In 'extraordinary' move, BC officials ask retired doctors to re-register in case COVID-19 worsens
Trying to flatten COVID-19 curve in BC without raising threat, panic
BC bans mass gatherings, advises against foreign travel
Surrey's Vaisakhi Parade and other religious events cancelled or modified
Vancouver area events postponed or cancelled because of spreading virus
Cancelled cruises a concern for BC businesses
Suspended Canucks, Whitecaps seasons could hurt Vancouver businesses
Times Colonist 10K cancelled to avoid virus spread
Petition calls for UVic campus to be closed to protect students from COVID-19
Princess Cruises cancels trips, including four to Victoria
BC recommends no travel outside Canada in coronavirus pandemic
City of Victoria asks GVHA to suspend international cruise ships due to COVID-19
BC parents face tough spring break choices amid coronavirus pandemic
Okanagan tourism industry strategizing to help soften coronavirus fallout
'It's just not possible': How can BC's homeless self-isolate, sanitize amid coronavirus pandemic?
Surrey Vaisakhi parade cancelled to stop coronavirus spread
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
'Shut down Canada' - from a politics of appeal to a politics of disruption
Government's solution to Wet'suwet'en crisis looks more and more dubious
Globe and Mail
Vancouver construction costs skyrocket
CBC
Semiahmoo First Nation chief says he's had 'zero' consultation with Surrey over policing transition
Where the streets have no signs: East Van parking spat pits owner against renters
Probes launched as BC chiropractor's college targets misleading claims about childbirth
Vancouver Sun
Cancer patient hit with Vancouver property vacancy tax in error, can't get refund
Telus granted order for 'virtual' AGM out of coronavirus concerns
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
Victoria News
Greater Victoria homelessness count only sees 'tip of the iceberg'
BC farmland regulations allow return to local decision making
BC dentist conference attendees warned of coronavirus exposure
Global BC
Georgia Straight
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Vancouver Courier
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The Tyee
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Miscellaneous
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