Early voting is now open in Harrison regarding two proposed sales tax increases that would finance the construction of a community/aquatic center and fund the
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Identified as eligible groups under phase 2 of BC’s Immunization Plan, residents will be able to call a toll-free number and schedule their first vaccination appointment.
“We are encouraging family members, friends, and neighbours to help us reach vulnerable seniors in the community and to spread the word that they will soon be invited to book their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” Vancouver Coastal Health said.
VCH has identified 25 vaccination clinics within its catchment area, and Fraser Health has designated 22 sites for its immunization efforts.
Both health authorities have designated specific sites that will be focused on vaccinating Indigenous peoples, and will have cultural supports in place.
VANCOUVER Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for much of B.C. s South Coast, with some areas expected to see up to 10 centimetres of accumulation on Saturday. The snowfall is the result of Pacific moisture colliding with an arctic front along Vancouver Island, the weather agency said. Drivers have been warned to brace for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions on roads and highways. Snow at times heavy will continue this morning and then ease this afternoon. Snow accumulations of 6-10 cm are expected, Environment Canada said in a 6:58 a.m. update. The snowfall warnings are in effect for Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Surrey, Langley, Richmond, Delta and Abbotsford.