Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene for Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Coronavirus response in BC
Teck Resources facing calls to shut down coal mines in British Columbia over COVID-19 fears
BC urges people to seek help if symptoms worsen after man dies at home
BC and Alberta show progress in flattening the curve, while Ontario and Quebec still in tough
BC reports 5 new deaths, lowest number of hospital cases since March
82 First Nations on lockdown as BC records first COVID-19 cases in Indigenous communities
BC to require people returning to Canada to have self-isolation plan
'Today I held his hand': BC nurse pens heartbreaking poem after COVID-19 patient dies
International flights to stop Friday at YLW
WestJet to rehire nearly 6,400 workers through federal wage subsidy
Armstrong BC fitness centre fined for remaining open during COVID-19 pandemic
'It's devastating': BC widow speaks out about deadly consequences of COVID-19
Small Okanagan wine producers worried about future
Crews of cargo ships being denied leave for longer periods during coronavirus pandemic
Nearly half a billion people may end up in poverty due to coronavirus crisis: report
BC Federal prison has highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada
BC Parks closed, international travel requirements, self-isolation deaths, and more
Five more deaths in BC from COVID, but hospitalizations down
British Columbians returning from abroad could face quarantine
Surrey's new pandemic shelter highlights desperation of homeless people
COVID-19 drugs trials start Thursday
Expanded officers' duties bring calls for public caution
BC regional district calls for province to close boundary with Alberta
Travellers returning to BC from abroad will have to commit to specific plans to self-isolate
Vancouver mayor asks province for $200 million in pandemic relief
British Columbian closes provincial parks due to COVID-19 pandemic
BC records 5 more deaths from COVID-19, bringing total to 48
Here's some fo the financial help available in BC during the COVID-19 crisis
Travellers returning to BC from abroad will be stopped if they don't have self-isolation plan: Province
Salvation Army confirms case of COVID-19 on Downtown east side
All BC provincial parks closed to help stop spread of COVID-19
'I could barely get out of bed': Vancouver woman diagnosed with COVID-19 without test
11 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in outbreak at Mission Institution
Province acts to add teeth to quarantine for border crossers
Feds not ready, but BC will go ahead with quarantine plan on Friday
For Vancouver gym owner, the pandemic has hit twice - her business is closed, her dad is on a ventilator
Sick at home? Watch for the critical fifth to tenth days
Mexican media says Vancouver men accosted journalist on beach
How are we really doing in BC containing COVID-19
COVID-19 restrictions eased in some countries, but life not returning to normal
BC returnees with no self isolation plan will be sent to quarantine sites: Premier
BC residents urged to stay home this long weekend, as COVID-19 cases hit 1,336
BC Ferries reducing service to Southern Gulf Islands
Island Health nixes idea of putting homeless in Royal Athletic Park
Island musician scores a hit with Ballad of Bonnie Henry
We need a long term virus strategy
Planners didn't dream of anything like this
Royal Athletic Park will not be a shelter site during COVID-19 crisis: Victoria mayor
BC Ferries further reduces sailings in response to COVID-19
Saanich company joins nation-wide effort to produce 30,000 ventilators
BC sorting medical equipment sales, donation offers for COVID-19
Travellers returning to BC must have self-isolation plan or face quarantine: Horgan
BC closes all provincial parks for COVID-19 protection
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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