Thursday, April 9, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday, April 9, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Thursday, April 9, 2020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   

BC's coronavirus death toll hits 50 as cases mount in long-term care homes
BC health food store under fire for bogus COVID-19 treatment claims
BC rent relief applications now open to help offset COVID-19 impact
BC mayor wants cities to be allowed to enforce COVID-19 orders
Images show how long-term care workers may have spread coronavirus
Okanagan Indian Band urging seasonal visitors to stay away during coronavirus pandemic
Parking enforcement returns to Vancouver's West End to encourage physical distancing
Fighting with a neighbour or roommate? Landlord BC promotes quarantine conflict resolution service
BC talks about obtaining personal protective equipment as Canada provides national outlook
BC's Quick Start on COVID-19 testing and targeted approach praised
In outbreaks some health workers bolt. How BC is trying to prevent it
New BC COVID cases continue to decline
Parking enforcement returns in Vancouver's West End to force physical distancing
First Nations along BC's north, central coasts ask for crackdown on non-essential travel to the region
Top doctor says BC ins't modelling possible COVID-19 death tolls
Planning to go outdoors over the long weekend? Here's what you need to know
'It's horrifying': Physicians and lawyers say coronavirus outbreak at BC prison could have been prevented
This BC ER doctor beat COVID-19. Now he's returning to the front lines
Front line health staff seek housing to isolate and keep their families safe
BC hospitals taking part in massive WHO COVID 19 treatment study
Province considers tailoring COVID-19 restrictions for BC's regions, says top health official
BC 911 operators say don't call with COVID concerns
One-facility-only rule for long term care workers now in place
Tourism-dependent BC communities ask 'stir crazy' visitors to stay home
BC spending $5 million on virtual mental health services
Hospital workers say donations make coming to work 'a little bit easier'
Deaths from COVID-19 reach 50 in BC; total confirmed cases at 1,370
No vehicles in Beacon  Hill Park or road up Mount Douglas to all distancing
Give construction workers immediate COVID-19 tests, boss says
BC spending $5M to expand access to mental health services
Royal Jubilee to build new unit to deal with COVID-19 cases
'Not optional': Travellers will be guided into isolation
COVID-19 death toll reaches 50 in BC, while daily case count steadies
Immigrants face language, financial barriers during crisis
BC's COVID-19 rent supplement starts taking applications




Globe and Mail 

BC lost 132,000 jobs in March, data shows




CBC

Local newspapers, magazines forced to make cuts in light of pandemic
This little girl wrote to Dr.  Bonnie Henry about her birthday party. She got an answer back





Vancouver Sun

BC loses more than 132,000 jobs in March



Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist

Victoria scraps property tax increase to provide relief during pandemic


Victoria News

BC unveils $5M for mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic
132,000 BC jobs lost just the start of COVID-19 impact, finance minster says


Global BC

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Georgia Straight



The Tyee




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