Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, March 3, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Tuesday,  March 3, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC

Trudeau says government will do 'everything necessary' to protect Canadians from COVID-19
BC widow wants Canada to confirm whether husband died of COVID-19 in China
Travellers from Iran asked to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Canada
How a Toronto hospital is staying ahead of public health in the coronavirus fight
Canadian health officials warn schools of potentially critical role in slowing coronavirus spread
Trudeau promises resources for provinces fighting novel coronavirus
Doug Ford's sick day policy is dangerous as coronavirus looms
Lax attitude on Coronavirus could be deadly
BC confirms three more COVID-19 cases, all linked to Iran
BC Health officials confirm 10th, 11th and 12th cases of COVID-19
New 'Wuhan shake' goes viral amid coronavirus fears
Canada now at 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus after three more found in BC
Metro Vancouver passenger lied about having coronavirus to change flight
BC identifies 3 more cases of COVID 19, bringing total to 12
New BC law to provide 5 days paid leave for workers facing sexual or domestic violence
Surrey School District cancels 9 international student trips due to COVID 19 concerns
West Jet passenger removed after headache complaint sets off coronavirus concerns
Senior care homes in BC struggle to buy face masks amid coronavirus fears
Feeling ill? Stay away from care homes and hospitals, seniors advocate asks
Number of COVID-19 cases in BC jumps to 12
Langford city staff take precautions, avoid shaking Minister's hands amid COVID-19 fears
BC's three latest COVID 19 cases related to travel from Iran
BC confirms 4 new cases of COVID-19, provincial total climbs to 12


Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en

Rights and title agreement confidential until Wet'suwet'en approve it, Trudeau says
Wet'suwet'en elected chiefs demand inclusion in negotiations with government
Francois Legault's LNG plans ground to halt amid Coastal GasLink blockades
Trudeau urges patience as Wet'suwet'en consider proposed land and title deal
Ottawa's offer to recognize Wet'suwet'en land rights could be a game changer for Canada. Here's how
What exactly was the arrangement with the hereditary chiefs?
'Was anything actually resolved? Frustrated business leaders eager for details on Wet'suwet'en deal
Trudeau's negotiators are lost
Justin Trudeau's greatest test was a long time coming
'We have to stand together': A Tale of Two Nations
A quid pro quo to argue over
'The railways got very wealthy on our land': How rail's colonial past made it a target for blockades
First Nation deal won't stop pipeline, Horgan says
BC to improve paid leave for workers affected by domestic and sexual violence


Globe and Mail 

Iconic Vancouver restaurant Bishop's to close due to rent, taxes
Vancouver's emerging tech sector poised for accelerated growth


CBC

BC landlord ordered to pay $23K for repeatedly trying to evict tenant over Indigenous smudging
Vancouver Island aquarium fights to stay open


Vancouver Sun

Angry Vancouver homeowners overwhelmingly want to stay where they are
BC introduces bill for five days paid leave in domestic violence cases
More than 200 kids wait-listed for Kindergarten in Vancouver
Eby plays ICBC card in changing rules for diverting surpluses
John Bishop of Bishop's fame is retiring after 35 years at helm of iconic eatery
Housing bubbles burst in Metro Vancouver's investor-driven neighbourhoods


Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Better benefits in new ICBC system for people hurt in car crashes


Victoria News

Cost estimates for new wall along Dallas Road build up to $3.85M
Sooke politician finds solution to goose poop problem
BC government proposes paid leave for domestic abuse, sexual violence victims


Global BC

Burnaby truck inspection blitz returns 50% fail rate, pulls 147 vehicles from the road
North Vancouver city council amends smoking bylaws, raises fines
Penticton winery concerned its patio could be scrapped to make way for bike lanes
Greater Vancouver sees surge in detached home sales in February, prices flat
Kate Ryan-Lloyd appointed as first female clerk in BC legislature history


Georgia Straight

BC to provide five days work leave for domestic or sexual violence survivors
Police oversight agency to investigate suspect injured while fleeing arrest in Chilliwack


Vancouver Courier

Will homelessness go up or down this year in Vancouver?
Burnaby landlord ordered to pay $23K for discrimination against smudging tenant
Are small windowless rooms acceptable as bedrooms?


The Tyee

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Miscellaneous



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