Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, March 10, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  March 10, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Ottawa to unveil coronavirus aid for provinces, workers
Coronavirus can be transmitted before symptoms develop, new analysis suggests
Canadians debate cancelling cruises amid travel warnings due to coronavirus outbreak
What should older people and snowbirds do to protect themselves against the coronavirus?
Federal government to announce supports for people, businesses hit by COVID-19 on Wednesday
I'm not shrugging off COVID-19 but I'm sure not stockpiling toilet paper
Coronavirus could infect 35 to 70 per cent of Canadians, experts say
Travel in a time of coronavirus - to go or not to go?
Officials caution against rushing to area healthcare facilities for testing
Take precautions but 'don't lose sleep' over coronavirus, says U of A health professor
Coronavirus is already taking a toll on Canada's front-line health-care workers
Federal government to unveil plans for COVID-19 support Wednesday
Coronavirus: Canada examining ways to 'mitigate' impact on airlines, minister says
COVID-19 panic buying of toilet paper explained by SFU marketing expert Lindsay Meredith
7 new cases in BC, total now 39
How COVID-19 spread, how to avoid it
Protect workers and their jobs - From COVID-19 says BC Federation of Labour
As precautionary coronavirus efforts increase, Canucks need to prepare for empty arenas
City of Vancouver must plan ahead for economic impact of coronavirus
Metro Vancouver's biggest Asia grocery store chain vows no COVID-19 price gouging
West Van's Collingwood School closed over coronavirus concern
Major public events still a go in Vancouver amid COVID-19 concerns
COVID-19 will temporarily affect BC economy, says premier
In 2203, Canada failed the pandemic test' Here's what we've learned since
Victoria private school closes early for spring break due to COVID-19 scare
Putting proper hand washing to the test
Health officials confirm seven new cases in BC
COVID-19 Start to Vancouver cruise season in limbo over coronavirus concerns
Trips to COVID-19 'hot spots' could void your insurance
Family of man who died of coronavirus praises efforts of health care workers
Dispatches from the Great Toilet Paper Panic
Scam artists scheme to get your money during virus 
Coronavirus forces BC to postpone international university conference
'It does keep me awake': Dr. Bonnie henry's one-on-one interview on coronavirus fight
Still no COVID-19 on Vancouver Island as Glenlyon Norfolk School closes early for Spring Break
BC confirms 7 new COVID 19 cases, 2 of them health-care workers
BCGEU calls on all employers to drop doctor's note requirement amid COVID-19 scare


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

Conservative MPs question legitimacy of Wet'suwet'en talks
Pipeline project was 'hijacked' by 'group of five guys' former Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief tells MPs
Veil of secrecy over Wet'suwet'en deal extends to elected chiefs

Globe and Mail 

BC ports prepare for an uncertain cruise ship season
Trudeau should learn from BC and rethink legislating UNDRIP into federal law


CBC

Retired Delta lawyer charged in stem cell company investigation
Kelowna RCMP addresses criticism about sexual assault investigations
Burnaby teacher banned for sending sexualized messages to 5 students
Ex-forestry worker frustrated with terms of retirement bridging program
Prince George RCMP respond to spike in calls - but often play 'referee' on non-criminal issues



Vancouver Sun

Economic fallout from coronavirus set to squeeze BC budget
Passenger drop hits bottom line for Vancouver airport businesses
Nothings ever hit us like this': Cargo from China to Vancouver plummets as COVID-19 shakes supply chains
Don't expect lower gasoline prices linked to oil plunge to last: expert


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Glenlyon-Norfolk closes campuses in virus precaution; person getting COVID-19 test
Western Speedway up for sale, but mayor wants racing to continue at site


Victoria News

Victoria's YMCA-YWCA explores taking over space at downtown Capital 6 theatre
BC's pioneering Indigenous rights law adds to confusion, conflict, study finds


Global BC

Long awaited Surrey Policing Transition Report released
Big price drop at Lower Mainland, Metro Vancouver pumps expected Wednesday, analyst says

Georgia Straight

Chilliwack physiotherapist faces four additional charges of sexual assault

Vancouver Courier

Premier Horgan faces special interest groups in Surrey
Priest sex-assault victim seeks $2.45 million
Vancouver businesses pushing city to install more public toilets
Downtown bar closing after eight year run on Vancouver's Granville Strip
Ex-Burnaby teacher banned for 'sexualized messages to students'
Vancouver gas prices expected to make significant drop tomorrow



The Tyee

Despite Denials, RCMP used facial recognition Program for 18 years


Miscellaneous



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