Thursday, April 16, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, April 16, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, April 16, 2020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   

Lawyer alleges unsafe conditions, more COVID-19 cases than reported at BC's Mission institute
Three new deaths, but BC reports fewest new COVID-19 cases in a month
Staff member at Port Coquitlam jail tests positive for coronavirus
Migrant workers, foreign students across Canada calling for aid
'Sidewalk etiquette': British Columbians grapple with physical distancing amid COVID-19 
US coronavirus research targeted by foreign government hackers, FBI official warns
In Canada's Prisons, virus spread is a human rights issue
BC and Canadian mental-health resources to launch or expand during pandemic
Canada's first COVID-19 related death of a federally sentenced inmate occurs in Mission
BC COVID-19 recoveries close in on 1,000
Vancouver woman evicted from mothers' long term care home as health officials ban visitors due to COVID-19
How can you stay six feet apart when the sidewalks sin't even six feet wide?
BC announces outbreak at Ridge Meadows Hospital as COVID019 cases climb to 1,575
Royal Columbian Hospital to study best use of ventilators on COVID-19 patients
Most in BC think they're great at physical distancing but critical of others, survey suggests
Inmate at Mission Institution dies of COVID-19 complications
Kelowna shelter transformed into hygiene centre for homeless
One of BC's biggest health regions hasn't been releasing COVID-19 recoveries for a week
Officials announce 14 more cases, three more deaths
Dr. Henry reluctant to play shame and blame game on stay-at-home issue
BC government offers assistance to struggling municipalities
Association representing care homes concerned by number of staff still working at multiple sites
Island sees third death from COVID-19 a person in their 80's
When to reopen? It's up to the virus
Island time lifestyle might give locals an advantage during COVID-19
Still No COVID-19 cases at Island Health long-term care facilities
BC records 14 new cases of COVID-19, up to 1,575
ICBC waives fees for cancelling insurance in pandemic
COVID-19 virtual town halls set for April 17-23 around BC


Globe and Mail




CBC


Vancouver Sun



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Province's tax-relief measures will hurt city cash flow, Victoria mayor says
Crofton, Powell River paper mills face longer closures because of COVID-19 pandemic

Victoria News

Amalgamation: Helps feels like 'rug pulled out from under her' after Saanich mayor's report


Global





Georgia Straight

Give remote learning a chance, but don't stress about it

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