Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC closes schools to combat spread of coronavirus
Dental conference organizers say health officials green-lit event
BC declares public health emergency amid 3 new deaths and 83 new cases
BC suspends K-12 classes indefinitely amid coronavirus pandemic, says economic help coming
BC daycares to stay open, but situation could change quickly: Horgan
LNG Canada winds down, Site Ce presses on amid coronavirus pandemic
6 Langley firefighters in isolation due to possible coronavirus exposure
BC WestJet passenger say she wasn't directly notified of coronavirus case
Canada, US working to close border to non-essential travel over coronavirus: sources
Coronavirus pandemic could see 15% of BC restaurants close for good, says industry
BC declares COVID-19 Emergency, Warns of More Cases
BC Shuts Down All Schools Across Province
BC Working on Recovery Plan for COVID-19 Crisis
Is everyone going to Freak Out Now?
Granville Island Public Market remains open for grocery shopping during COVID-19
Some grocery and drug stores open early for seniors, people with disabilities during COVID-19 emergency
ICBC suspends driver tests during COVID-19 pandemic
UBC journalism prof Alfred Hermida gives Canadians high marks for social-media response to novel coronavirus
Attractions across Vancouver close in response to COVID-19 pandemic
BC pharmacists commit to keep working
Vancouver International Airport CEO vows to 'never close' his facility
BC Ferries car deck rules suspended to prevent COVID spread
In Denmark, they're a little blunter about the pandemic
ICBC suspends all driver road tests for at least two weeks
Province looking at impact of COVID-19 on renters and landlords
Bars shut down in BC, public health emergency declared
BC Ministry of Health launches free online COVID-19 assessment tool
'Don't go overboard ' on shopping: Finance Minister
BC Premier John Horgan and Finance Minister Carole James pledge COVID-19 economic relief is on the way
BC says K-12 students to stay home from school until the worst of the coronavirus has passed
BC's public sector union calls for a coronavirus freeze on rent and mortgage payments
BC moves to tighten safety measures in long-care homes after COVID-19 deaths
BC declares public health emergency with 186 cases of COVID-19 and 7 deaths
BC K-12 schools suspended indefinitely
Province prepares to fast-track emergency legislation
Courts closed in Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Campbell River due to COVID-19
BC hopes eligibility for EI will be expanded as early as Wednesday
Public Health Emergency declared in BC while schools bars and nightclubs ordered closed
BC Ferries to limit food service in effort to curb virus
Anglican Diocese of New Westminster suspends in-person services
BC Minister says support on way for those living in poverty
Day of downers in BC includes hint of deficit, potential of COVID-19 deaths
Province declares public health emergency; bars and clubs ordered to close
Classes at all BC Schools suspended indefinitely
Clipper cancels ferry service until end of April; 30 layoffs in Victoria
West Coast First Nations communities restrict access amid outbreak
Social services groups take extra precautions for Victoria's most vulnerable amid pandemic
People now allowed to stay in cars on BC Ferries to avoid COVID-19 spread
BC Ferries stops serving hot food on vessels as COVID-19 measure
BC coronavirus cases jump by 83, public health emergency declared
Don't 'overstock' supplies for coronavirus, BC Finance Minister says
BC legislature to reopen with fewer MLAs to tackle COVID-19
New phone lines, self-isolation guide for COVID-19 in BC
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Globe and Mail
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CBC
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Vancouver Sun
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Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Victoria News
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
Seasonal ban on wood-burning fireplaces in Metro Vancouver begins in 2021, violators face $10,000 daily fine
Vancouver housing advocates issue call for urgent coronavirus help for the homeless
Vancouver Courier
'Unprecedented paralysis of activity' to curtail BC home sales: BCREA
The Tyee
Miscellaneous
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