Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, March 18, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for  Wednesday, March 18, 2020


Coronavirus response in BC


BC declares state of emergency over coronavirus pandemic
First Nations welcome $305 million COVID-19 fund, wait for details
Canada suspends federal student loan payments during COVID-19 crisis
BC confirms 45 new cases, 13 now in hospital
City of Vancouver declares state of emergency amid coronavirus outbreak
BC declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus pandemic
Tofino asks visitors to stay home
The amygdala detects and responds to danger, but the conscious mind experiences fear
As Canada-US border closes to tourism, 45 new BC COVID-19 cases confirmed on March 18 but no new deaths
BC declares provincial state of emergency due to COVID-19
Stop Stockpiling! There's no Grocery Shortage
The Emergency at Hand
US Canada travel ban details being hammered out
BC declares provincial state of emergency
Pandemic 'widespread' in Vancouver as testing capacity fails needs: BC doctor
Vancouver tech entrepreneur creates online tool to assist those most impacted by COVID-19
Here's how Canada's $82B COVID-19 economic stimulus package breaks down
BC Liquor Stores have no immediate plans to close, despite rumours
PM announces Canada-US border closure, multi-billion dollar COVID 19 aid package
Toilet paper hoarding flushes out bidet market
45 new cases of COVID-19 in BC, bringing provincial total to 231
Vancouver considers virtual hearings for rezoning applications amid COVID-19 outbreak
Canada's big banks, credit union announce mortgage payment deferrals
Vancouver Coastal Health confirms case of COVID-19 at Haro Park Centre
Save-On-Foods reducing store hours in response to COVID-19
Employees can refuse unsafe working conditions
How to care for yourself or someone else with COVID-19 at home
Advocates in BC, Alberta urge provinces to protect tenants against evictions during coronavirus outbreak
Canadian tourist-dependent communities urge outsiders to stay away as coronavirus spreads
BC declares provincial state of emergency to respond to COVID-19
$40B LNG project cuts hundreds of workers to prevent COVID-19 spread in BC work camps
COVID-19 financial help: EI benefits, bill deferrals and other emergency funds in BC
Resident tests positive for COVID-1 at Vancouver residential care home
Vancouver announces state of emergency to combat COVID-19
Courts closed in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Nanaimo, Campbell River due to COVID-19
COVID-19 concerns, closures have families and communities heading out on the land
BC patients can get medication refills without and update prescription
What is a public health emergency and what does it mean for BC?
Naturopaths warned about 'potentially harmful' COVID-19 claims after BC councillor's post
Grocery stores struggling to keep up as shoppers clear shelves but say there's no lack of supply
BC declares general state of emergency over coronavirus to help maintain services
Horgan didn't ask for virus crisis, but he's well suited to rise to it
Border to close between BC, Washington for non-essential travel
Byelection postponed in four communities due to pandemic
Five things to know about BC school closures
Victoria byelection postponed because of pandemic
Coho ferry owner suspends service for at least a month
Visitors asked not to go to Tofino, residents concerned about medical resources
BC relying on Ottawa for rescue mission
Greater Victoria fire departments restrict duties in light of COVID-19 
45 new COVID-19 cases in BC, bringing total to 231
Many businesses can still carry on, BC COVID 19 doctor says
BC declares state of emergency, recalling legislature for COVID-19
EI expansion answers BC's request for Ottawa coronavirus assistance
Volunteer group donates medical gear to VGH as number of BC coronavirus hospitalizations climbs
Child care providers raise coronavirus concerns in letter to BC premier
'Dear Dr. Bonnie': Women pen song on BC's top doctor amid coronavirus pandemic
ICBC moves to phone and email insurance renewals amid coronavirus
BC SPCA restricting public access to its shelters during pandemic


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Globe and Mail 

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Global BC

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Georgia Straight

COVID-19 could derail recovery of real-estate market in Vancouver and beyond


Vancouver Courier






The Tyee




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