Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, March 26, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Pandemic pushes BC to move forward on safe take home drug supply strategy
BC assumes power to take over supply chains amid COVID-19
BC takes 'unprecedented steps' in response to coronavirus pandemic
BC confirms 66 new cases, no new deaths
BC bans hoarding, resale of food and medical supplies amid coronavirus emergency
Boards go up at BC shops as thieves use coronavirus lockdown to cover crimes
China reports first locally transmitted coronavirus case in 3 days, clampdown on flights
Border towns in Canada 'petrified' bu possibility of US easing coronavirus measures
Two Vancouver community centres to be used as homeless shelters in COVID-19 crisis
BC launches new 211 service to connect seniors, volunteers during coronavirus pandemic
Bylaw officers to help enforce BC health orders with $25,000 fines
BC bans hoarding, resale of food and medical supplies amid coronavirus emergency
Canadians targeted by scams taking advantage of COVID-19 fears
N.L. recalls legislature for 'urgent' protections for employees, tenants
Supplying Safe Drugs to Users in Downtown Eastside Gets Green Light
She plots the possible arcs of the Pandemic
TransLink announces social-distancing measures on Metro Vancouver buses
BC cases raise to 725, more support for seniors, and national mandatory quarantine for travellers in effect
USA surpasses China and Italy with most coronavirus pandemic cases in the world
BC Securities Commission warns public about scams related to working from home
More than 200,000 requests for mortgage deferrals sent to Canadian banks in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
Zoos, pawnshops, newspapers, parks for sheltering homeless included in BC list of essential services
"This is not a drill' - BC government uses emergency powers to stop hoarding, goods resale and more
First Vancouver community centre opens to protect homeless from COVID-19
City says no truth to rumour people are getting fined for not social distancing
BC Liquor stores to close on Sundays due to COVID-19
Lifeline thrown to BC's unemployed servers during COVID-19 pandemic
66 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 IN BC, total now 725
Doctors warn against using unproven treatments for COVID-19
BC Ferries workers tests positive for COVID-19 - Up to one in three is ill
Langara College nurses donate protective gear to Vancouver General Hospital
BC releases list of 'essential services' during COVID-19 pandemic
Vancouver schools get 'deep cleaning' to address COVID-19 concerns
Province takes measures to protect supply chain
Cruise lines planning for spring travel with guaranteed cancellation policies
British Columbians now face $25K fine, jail if the ignore public health orders over COVID-19
BC defines essential services in fight against COVID-19
BC releases plan to provide safe supply of drugs during COVID-19 pandemic
Respiratory therapists are at centre of COVID-19's 'emotional toll'
Customers of Kamloops pharmacy asked to isolate, monitor for COVID-19 symptoms
66 new cases of COVID-19 identified in BC, bringing total to 725
Safe supply of drugs for DTES residents given green light, says Vancouver
COVID-19 calls to 911 now outnumber other emergency calls in BC - but many are driven by fear
Tree planting on hold in BC's Interior over pandemic safety concerns
Social distancing is important. But what if you live in an apartment tower with shared spaces
BC officials remaining cautious, still preparing for all outbreak scenarios
Safe-drug supplies part of package as Vancouver addresses Downtown Eastside
Pandemic offers opportunity to take extraordinary measures in Canada's poorest and most desperate community
Rushing to secure medical supplies after 'wicked problem' alarm aired
BC teachers reach tentative agreement with province on new contract
BC real estate frozen over COVID uncertainty
Long term care workers ordered to work at one facility only
Thousands in BC facing delayed surgery anxiety amid COVID-19 crisis
Victoria won't use Beacon Hill Park as site for homeless people
Sylvia Olsen in quarantine, ill after husband tests positive for COVID-19
Grocers struggling to keep up with avalanche of delivery requests; store entry being limited
Beacon Hill Park will not be used to shelter Victoria's homeless population, says Mayor
Should non-violent offenders be released from prison to avoid COVID-19 spread?
Full time campers face various struggles amidst COVID-19
With BC schools closed to most, teachers reach tentative three year deal
66 new BC cases of COVID-19, up to 725 positive tests so far
BC 211 hotline expands to link COVID-19 homebound seniors, volunteers
West Fraser shutting BC sawmills for week of March 30 due to COVID-19
Schooling stays home next week for most BC students during COVID-19
Globe and Mail
Small businesses say they need rent relief - and quickly
CBC
BC teachers, employer reach tentative deal on new collective agreement
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria News
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
Vancouver Courier
The Tyee
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Miscellaneous
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