Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Thursday, April 2, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
BC firefighters ordered to attend immediately life-threatening calls only
Provincial health ministries rushing to source unused ventilators to prepare for COVID-19 spike
Premiers pull together over shortage of COVID-19 medical supplies
BC reports 6 new deaths, case confirmed at Okanagan jail
City of Vancouver temporarily lays off 1,500 workers due to COVID-19 crisis
121K BC hospitality workers off the job, 28% of restaurants risk going under: survey
Hospital staff set up Vancouver Convention Centre in case COVID-19 worsens
Agriculture worker conditions in Okanagan a 'ticking time bomb' for COVID-19: advocate group
Recent EI beneficiaries to move to federal coronavirus emergency benefit - and many will get a raise
Opposition politicians strive for relevance in the world of coronavirus politics
Quebecers flouting coronavirus rules can expect heft fines, premier warns
Ontarions required to identify themselves if charged with breaching emergency order
Fifteen cases of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities to date, Canadian minister reports
'There's never been such a demand': Central Okanagan Food Bank's urgent appeal for help BC Gives $200 Monthly boost to people on income, disability assistance
Canada Faces Med Gear Shortage. Today's Ten Top Web Links
How BC's medical resources stack up
China and the Pandemic: Talking with Historian Timothy Brook
Six new deaths, enforcement guidelines, non-essential travel within province discouraged, and more
Vancouver Courier ceases producing print edition ... for time being
Vancouver Courier temporarily ceasing publication
Six more BC deaths since Wednesday
Musqueam set up checkpoints to prevent spread of COVID-19
Let refugees in during pandemic: rights groups
Questioning WHO and China virus data feeds conspiracy theories: Health Minister Hajdu
Alternate non COVID medical care site at Vancouver Convention Centre to be operational by April 8
BC city halls are shrinking but some have bigger reserves to fall on
BC''s provincial health officer says to plan for virtual, Easter, Ramadan, Passover
6 more COVID-19 patients die in BC, for a total of 31, case confirmed at Okanagan jail
'Absolutely safe' for nurses to wear same mask for hours while seeing COVID-19 patients, top doctor says
Kept apart from elderly family in care home, a BC family waits anxiously
Coastal communities call for travel restrictions as visitors trickle in
Union pushes for outbreak protocol as 1 inmate tests positive for COVID-19 in Okanagan jail
New study from UBC researcher outlines pathway toward blocking COVID-19 virus
271 hospital beds to be set up at Vancouver Convention Centre for non-COVID patients
BC Health officials say plan for virtual religious celebrations as Easter, Passover and Ramadan approach
$300 monthly aid announced for British Columbians on income, disability assistance during COVID-19
Next 'critical' two weeks will reveal whether BC's distancing measures are working: experts
Protect your loved ones, don't travel even within BC, officials say
Vancouver lays off 1,500 city workers
Vancouver Convention Centre will be a hospital by Wednesday
BC schools work to put students on even footing while learning at home
BC government announces $300 supplement in support of people on income and disability assistance
It's absurd to ignore foreign trained doctor's offers to help with the COVID crisis
Dix talks tougher than Trudeau about safe ways to bring Canadians home
First COVID-19 deaths reported on Vancouver Island as BC cases pass 1,100
Camosun team ramping up thousands of face shields for health care workers
Task force to lead BC through pitfalls, recovery, of COVID-19 pandemic
Langford is breaking ranks with virus test
An ode to Bonnie Henry, on guitar and standup bass
Health care workers gain access to virtual health care options
Vancouver Island seniors die in hospital due to COVID-19
Sooke mom faces 'pandemic police' for bringing kids to the grocery store
BC's Senior home staff measures show results in COVID-19 battle
BC adding $300 to monthly income and disability assistance payments
Globe and Mail
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CBC
Disability advocate denounces TransLInk change in front-facing wheelchair spots
1500 city workers laid off in Vancouver, 2,000 in Surrey, 500 in Delta
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Province
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Victoria Times Colonist
Greater Victoria real estate 'in uncharted territory'
Victoria News
Global BC
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Georgia Straight
Focus on the lessons that matter for kids
Vancouver Courier
BC launches economic recovery task force
Stop Downtown Eastside 'over policing' during pandemic, VPD urged
The Tyee
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