Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, March 5, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
'Isn't the flu worse?' And other coronavirus questions answered by André Picard
B.C. records first-known community transmission case of coronavirus
Ottawa should overreact just a little in its response to coronavirus
Canadian universities plan for video lectures, remote exams if coronavirus epidemic worsens
Postcard from the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak: Rome as a ghost town
Air Canada and WestJet waiving fees to change flights because of coronavirus
235 Canadians among 3,500 passengers on cruise ship quarantined over coronavirus fears
Trudeau says 'knee-jerk reactions' won't stop spread of COVID-19
More rate cuts possible if coronavirus impact worsens, Poloz says
Person who travelled to Vegas tests positive for coronavirus; Toronto Public Health monitoring
BC sees surge of COVID-19 cases, Alberta confirms its first instance
Wooing tourists to Canada gets a new focus as coronavirus cools global travel
Alberta's first presumptive coronavirus case is a Calgary area woman who had been on cruise ship
COVID-19has the potential to become as severe as the Spanish flu
BC identifies 8 new COVID-19 cases, one through community contact
University Canada West closes Vancouver campus following presumptive case of COVID-19
235 Canadians stuck on Grand Princess cruise ship over coronavirus fears
BC Health Minister responds to reports of people stealing masks from hospitals
BC confirms eight new COVID-19 cases on March 5
Vancouver University tells 2,000 students to stay home over coronavirus concerns
BC Coronavirus cases spike to 21
Coronavirus hit to airlines could cost more than $100 billion in lost revenue
Here's what you need to know if you live in BC and suspect you have COVID-19
8 more cases of COVID-19 virus identified in BC, including 1 of unknown origin
COVID-19 precautions close Vancouver business school for 3 day disinfection
Eight new cases of COVID-19 announced, including BC's first case of community transmission
Cruise ship being held off California for virus testing is scheduled to come to Victoria
Victoria's Coho, Clipper see cancellations linked to COVID-19
Eight new BC coronavirus cases, one with no travel link
WHO official says world moving too slowly on COVID-19: 'We're at a tipping point'
BC's tourism industry braces for hit amid mounting COVID-19 fears
Harsh coronavirus measures in Seattle area could reach Canada if outbreak worsens: expert
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Coastal GasLink estimates $115-million in payments to elected Wet'suwet'en band councils over 25 years
Solidarity protest for Wet'suwet'en at BC Legislature winds down after five arrested for mischief
Three-week Quebec rail blockade voluntarily dismantled, protesters move camp away from train tracks
Why Trudeau's Circus Act May Not Survive the Blockade Crisis
Saanich councillor withdraws motion to stand with Wet'suwet'en plans to resubmit it
Pipeline protesters planned BC legislature occupation, minister says
Globe and Mail
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CBC
BC Finance Minister Carole James diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
BC's Indigenous Affairs minister defends meeting with Indigenous youth in Legislature despite 5 arrests
Indigenous ceremony tries to right the wrong caused by handcuffing of grandfather and granddaughter
'It's appalling': Metro Vancouver desperately needs more public washrooms, homeless advocates say
Freight train derails near Prince George, triggering school evacuation
Vancouver Sun
Annual financial update reveals City of Vancouver's highest paid employees
Fighter James facing new challenge, re-election no longer in plans
BC Finance Minister Carole James diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Inequality, like Vancouver's, gives rise to anxiety, depression
Vancouver Province
In tough times, Carole James has always risen to the challenge
Victoria Times Colonist
Finance Minister Carole James has Parkinson's disease, says she won't run again
Protesters pack up camp at legislature; five arrested after refusing to leave building
Homeless as a youth, she's now working to help others
Victoria News
Diagnosed with Parkinson's, MLA Carole James to keep working
BC Legislature steps empty as Indigenous youth pack up Thursday
UVic waives doctor's note requirement for missed classes amid COVID-19 concerns
Saanich councillor withdraws motion to stand with Wet'suwet'en plans to resubmit it
Pipeline protesters planned BC legislature occupation, minister says
Global BC
BC Finance Minister Carole James diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, will not seek re-election
Indigenous Relations Minister Scott Fraser under fire for allowing protesters into BC legislature
School evacuated after train derailment near Prince George
Indigenous protesters arrested refusing to leave BC legislature meeting room
Georgia Straight
Finance Minister Carole James won't seek re-election after bing diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
North Van parents opposed to elite school hockey program
With forecast of wet snow mixed with rain, City of Vancouver extends extreme weather alert
Restoration of Canyon Creek at Spanish Banks eyed by Vancouver Parks Commissioner Dave Demers
Have something to tell Vancouver council? Councillor Colleen Hardwick wants to know first if you live in city
Sewer diving: Metro Vancouver committee to get presentation on frogmen repairing sewage system
Vancouver Courier
Vancouver mayor expects city's homeless population to rise
Planning for the apocalypse takes a lot of toilet paper
Condo owners face bankruptcies as insurance costs soar
Landing plane faced vehicle on runway
Gender discrimination stubbornly persistent in BC, poll suggests
The Tyee
The NDP promised Big Changes for Child Protection. Did they Deliver?
The Squamish are teaching Vancouver a Big Lesson in How to Use its Land
Miscellaneous
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