Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Victoria Viewpoints: Tuesday, April 7, 2020




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for   Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Coronavirus response in BC
                   

BC firefighters push back on order restricting them to only most life-threatening medical calls
Four new COVID-19 deaths in BC but number of new cases hits three week low
Province mulls waiving ICBC cancellation fees during COVID-19 crisis
When is spitting seen as assault? Lawyer weighs in after Kelowna man charged
If Trudeau became too sick to work, here's what would happen next
Huawei donating masks will not mean quid pro quo on 5G, Trudeau
30,000 ventilators to be made in Canada amid coronavirus pandemic: Trudeau
With COVID-19 afoot, How Should I Get around?
Blood Plasma as treatment? And More info Straight from the Science Journals
More help urged as the Coronavirus puts Small Business on Life Support
City of Vancouver encouraged by business compliance, with only one licence suspension
"Let's bend the curve, not bend the rules" for travel and gathering on long weekend
Vancouver Park Board closes vehicle access to Stanley Park
Alberta surpasses BC in COVID-19 cases for first time
Homeless camp chicken manure human rights complaint dismissed
Vancouver's Stanley park will close to motorists Wednesday
Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators
Close BC-Alberta border to non-essential traffic, East Kootenay officials plead
Actor Ryan Reynolds demonstrates kindness and goodwill amid COVID-19 pandemic
Cars to be banned from Stanley Park to encourage physical distancing
Back away from the clippers: Why you should leave haircuts to the professionals
Why BC is flattening the COVID-19 curve while numbers in central Canada surge
Closed Surrey Rec Centre to provide self-isolation space for homeless people
Northern BC doctors urge residents to wear masks
Grocery staff say they're working with constant 'degree of fear' over health, wages during COVID-19 pandemic
'Not the time': Small BC Communities plead with vacationers to stay away during pandemic
Dr. Bonnie Henry has reasons for managing information, but more wouldn't hurt
Richmond man who died at home leaves wife and four year old daughter
Religious leaders promise no traditional gatherings for spring celebrations
Stanley Park crowds prompt road closure
COVID disrupts Passover, Easter, Ramadan and Vaisahki but worshippers adapt in creative ways
No change in number of confirmed COVID-19 cases on Vancouver Island
StarFish Medical joins effort to build 30,000 ventilators in Canada
Alarm raised over travellers who aren't self isolating
Island Health Authority ramps up referral-only virus testing centres
A flood of second guessing amid an 'infodemic'
Victoria hopes to provide financial relief through property taxes, utility bills
Don't get away for Easter Weekend, Dr. Bonnie Henry warns
BC secures motel, hotel rooms for COVID-19 shelter space
Union files complaint after 1,400 BC Ferries workers laid off due to COVID 19


Globe and Mail 



CBC


The mural and the message: How a community advocate and a graffiti artist are spreading facts on the DTES
Wildfire burning near Kamloops



Vancouver Sun

Vancouver ESL school operator fears future after 90 percent revenue drop

Vancouver Province

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Victoria Times Colonist




Victoria News




Global BC

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Georgia Straight



The Tyee




Miscellaneous



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