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.
DARPAN’s Extraordinary Achievement Awards 2021 was a successful night. Held on October 15 at Aria Banquet & Convention Centre in Surrey, this year’s celebration, presented by RBC Royal Bank, was as exciting as it was different.
BC’s health-care sector has been critically short staffed for decades and the union has been consistently pressuring the government to develop an urgent and immediate plan of action to support our nurses.
Canada's new minister of mental health and addictions, Carolyn Bennett, says she is "very interested" in proposals from British Columbia on how to proceed with a plan for addressing the opioid crisis in the country.
With the approval of Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for kids, parents' minds are no doubt flooded with questions about the best choice for their little ones. Health Canada found the vaccine is safe for kids, and more than 90 per cent effective at preventing COVID-19 in children.
Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix say in a joint statement that they welcome both the Health Canada announcement and recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization on use of the lower-dose vaccine for those children.
