Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Chrystia Freeland calls for 'whole of country response to prevent spread of coronavirus
Italy closes all schools until at least March 15 in an attempt to slow the spread of novel coronavirus
Elderly woman with presumed case of COVI-19 in critical condition in BC
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Coronavirus disrupting business travel as companies restrict trips and cancel conferences
How deadly is the coronavirus? It may take months to find out
From James Bond to bust: Why the coronavirus might kill the movie business as we know it
Containment efforts will delay, not prevent, COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, Hajdu warns
Canada's military ordered to begin 'pre-pandemic planning'
Bank of Canada follows U.S. with half-point rate cut to soften blow of coronavirus
Officials seek to reassure Canadians that health care system is ready to deal with surge in coronavirus cases if needed
Justin Trudeau warns that Canada's economy is taking a hit from spread of coronavirus
Trudeau creates COVID-19 cabinet committee to deal with novel coronavirus
Canada's playing with fire with lax coronavirus screening
Elderly woman in 'critical condition' due to COVID-19, marking BC's 13th case
As world acts on coronavirus, Trudeau appoints a committee
'The unknown is so much more frightening': A tiny number summons a huge, historic panic
Coronavirus knows no borders and is groiwng health minister says as committee set up to address crisis
As Canada prepares for potential coronavirus outbreak, opposition MPs slam secrecy
Vancouver School Board cancels spring break student trips over coronavirus fears
Sellers are using Coronavirus fears to resell toilet paper and hand sanitizer on Craigslist Vancouver
Shortages at stores: A mix of supply issues, price discounts and virus fears
TED 2020 to be postponed or held online amid coronavirus fears in Vancouver
Businesses in BC 'feeling the pinch' of coronavirus outbreak on global markets
BC businesses and shoppers juggle preparing for and panicking over COVID-19
Coastal Gas Link/Wet'suwet'en
Overlapping land claims in Wet'suwet'en territory complicate talks with government
Majority of Canadians unhappy with Trudeau's handling of blockade crisis: poll
Groups linked to oil companies funded Facebook ads denouncing the rail blockades
Who is Chief Woos? Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief was suddenly thrust onto the national stage.
What will it take to end blockades? Indigenous community members warn deal may not be enough
Arrival of police ends Indigenous youth's sit-inn at BC Legislature
BC students join nationwide school walkout in support of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs
Pipeline protesters occupy the BC Legislature
First Nation wants anti-pipeline group to apologize for protest outside premier's home
Wet'suwet'en elected council wants in on pipeline, BC land talks
Indigenous protesters arrested after refusing to leave BC legislature meeting room
Elected Wet'suwet'en chief feels shut out of discussion over tentative deal with BC, feds
Globe and Mail
Kelowna RCMP reopens sex assault cases, cites technical error
Workers at Victoria's Fairmont Empress hotel issue strike notice
CBC
111 year old heritage home in Kelowna faces demolition
Pipeline explosion near Prince George might have been prevented by more frequent inspection: TSB
'Thanks for ripping me off': BC government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuit
Strike possible by Saturday at Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria
BC judge clears driver who said he was speeding to get away from semi-trailer
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver detective used controversial facial-recognition software once
Cheaper, enhanced ICBC is more 'framework' that reality despite hype
No fault ICBC insurance legislation light on details, heavy on cabinet orders
Vancouver Province
900 million class action lawsuit targets ICBC
Victoria Times Colonist
New funding will help hire more French teachers in BC
Bookings for ferries down as Washington declares coronavirus emergency
Victoria News
Saanich Council and ICBC partner on safety review of Prospect Lake
Minister on middle-class discusses quality of life, affordability with Victoria mayor
BC moves ahead on removing lawyers from ICBC cases
Global BC
Yukon to make Daylight Saving Time permanent after final time change Sunday
BC government requiring ICBC to notify those injured in a crash of benefits under new system
Port Moody wants province to stop landlords and stratas from banning pets
Georgia Straight
VCC offers speedy education to medical device reprocessing technicians
Equal pay for equal work eludes contracted faculty members at most BC colleges, teaching universities, and institutes
Vancouver International Universities Fair offers options for high school students and those thinking of graduate school
BC Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender seeks to build culture of empathy and compassion
Vancouver police respond to assault and tent fire at Oppenheimer Park
Exchange deal: Heritage for density swap sought in Royal Bank Tower rezoning in Vancouver
Vancouver school board-operated childcare could be up and running in 2021: trustee Alan Wong
Vancouver Courier
Plans for Grandview-Woodland church site redevelopment moving forward
Vancouver police seize several weapons following assault in Oppenheimer Park
North Van landlord barred from serving eviction while tenant in jail
Vancouver School Board cancels spring break student trips over coronavirus fears
As condo insurance costs soar, a call for action, not just thinking
The Tyee
What if We'd gone hard for Treaties instead of Fossil Fuels
Sprawling our way to Climate Catastrophe
BC created a Ministry to deal with the Overdose Crisis is it working?
Miscellaneous
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