With the harsh winter conditions in the Lower mainland, Alex Fraser Bridge has been shut down in both directions. A tweet from Drive BC says to use an alternate route. The Port Mann Bridge could be closed if weather conditions deteriorate.
REMINDER - #AlexFraserBridge is CLOSED in both directions due to winter operations. Please use an alternate route. Expect major delays due to congestion. Keep an eye on our Twitter and DriveBC for updates. #DeltaBC#RichmondBC#BCHwy91#GeorgeMasseyTunnel
Crews are monitoring conditions and the Ministry will be updating on the re-opening time. There were reports of ice bombs crashing on peoples' cars in previous winters from the bridge and causing damage.
The BC Wildfire Service says campfire prohibitions are being removed across the entire Kamloops Fire Centre and in the Boundary fire zone of the Southeast Fire Centre.
Rezayee, who made history as one of Afghanistan's first two female Olympians in 2004, now lives in Vancouver. She founded Women Leaders of Tomorrow to support women and girls in Afghanistan through education and athletic opportunities.
There are 5,594 active cases of COVID-19 in the province and 164,470 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 262 individuals are in hospital and 130 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.
Adrian Dix says the province is reviewing "all options" when it comes to limiting protests outside of hospitals. Dix says ignoring scientific facts, evidence and data and refusing the vaccine only hurts the wider population.
The resident fortunately knew their bike well, and was able to identify several specific characteristics from the bike, that they passed along to police.
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau revealed on Aug. 31 that around 1,250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members were stranded in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of all U.S. military forces from the country.
