Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday-Monday, April 11-13, 2020

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Saturday-Monday, April 11-13, 2020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   
Outbreaks at seniors' homes linked to almost half of COVID-19 deaths in Canada, Theresa Tam says
'Don't promote them': BC health minister slams viral video supporting groups amid COVID-19
11 new deaths in BC, as total number of cases nears 1,500
Guards want masks for  inmates, freeze on staff movement as outbreak grows at BC prison
Small rally held in Vernon against COVIE-19 restrictions
BC MP deletes tweet about economy reopening if most COVID-19 deaths linked to care homes
Dr Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix address travel concerns and defiant viral videos
Measures underway for Vancouver's homeless and vulnerable populations
US looks to reopen country while Sweden, China and Russia's rising numbers raise concerns
COVID-19 deaths spike over last two days
When a Pandemic threatens to erase a community's memory
The curve of neglect: A virus hunter's lessons from the field 
Public apology issued after man caught spitting on Vancouver condo elevator
BC marks 11 more deaths from COVID-19, but lowest daily increase in cases in 4 weeks
Police called to distillery after 'hundreds' of vehicles line up for free hand sanitizer, reports of fights
Prolific offender claiming to have COVID-19 arrested on stolen yacht
COVID-19 outbreak declared at South Granville Park Lodge as 2 residents test positive
Influx of campers and trailers frustrates residents of BC Interior worried about COVID-19
'Horrified at my own actions': Man apologizes for spitting on Vancouver condo's elevator buttons
BC could be reaching the 'maintenance phase' of its COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what that means
Serology test coming 'within the next few weeks,' Dr. Henry says
Fraser Health taking brunt of hospitalization
Union says prison management not doing enough to tackle virus
Warm weather could have some effect but don't count on it to defeat virus
Eleven new COVID-19 deaths reported in BC, bringing total to 69
Thousands sign petition seeking to limit access to Vancouver Island during pandemic
BC's COVID-19 case total up by 45 after Easter Weekend




Globe and Mail

Cities face massive shortfalls because of COVID. How cant they cope when they can't run deficits?
TransLink to significantly cut service if it doesn't get sign of government help




CBC

Sikh temple dishes out free meals by delivery and drive-thru to celebrate Vaisakhi
BC Ferries traffic on major routes down 92% over long weekend compared to previous year
Vancouver Island group raises money to buy beloved forest lands from logging company
Survey suggests further financial pain for Vancouver after province rejects plea for $200M bailout


Vancouver Sun

COVID-19 forces TransLink to look at 'dramatically deconstructing' transit system
City of Vancouver at risk of bankruptcy, says Mayor
COVID-19 forces change on legal system

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Eleven small wildfires in BC on Easter weekend but most quickly doused
BC Ferries traffic continues to be down dramatically; uptick on weekend
Canadian Navy crews quarantined or at sea


Victoria News

Victoria councillor wants city to develop its own delivery app
Vancouver Island BC Ferries routes down 92% compared to last Easter, after capacity reduced
Stabilizing BC care home staffing to cost 10 Million a month



Global


"I'm waiting by the phone': BC patients face painful wait for surgeries cancelled for COVID-19




Miscellaneous

Mayor Kennedy Stewart releases results of survey showing grim economic impact of pandemic on Vancouver residents
CERB shows lack of understanding of today's economy and workforce
Vancouver Mayor warns of 'drastic measures' without federal and provincial government help
Save Small Businesses by covering their rent, BC New Dems urge Trudeau