COVID-19 Updates
Jan 7, 2020
Latest updates
- Following the update from the Provincial Health Officer on January 7 extending the current Provincial Health Orders to February 5, the District will continue to offer a number of programs and services at community recreation facilities, while a number of others will remain suspended. Read more.
For more information on orders by the Provincial Health Officer, visit the provincial website.
For more information about BC's COVID-19 immunization plan, visit the provincial website.
STATUS OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Masks are mandatory inside all District facilities.
What's open? What's closed? View the list to see the current status:
Status of facilities and services
Municipal Hall is closed to the public until further notice. District staff continue to provide essential services by phone or email.
Resources and support for individuals
Connect North Shore
Connect North Shore was created to link residents to community resources including information for those in need and volunteer opportunities for those who want to help.
The Connect North Shore resource directory provides links to community service organizations with a focus on those serving the North Shore, including resources for food, housing, social support and more.
Connect North Shore - Resource Directory
Free and Low-Cost Groceries and Prepared Meals (updated September 9)
Multilingual Resources
Information resources in Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and English
Shower program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the District is offering free access to showers for community members who would otherwise not have access to a shower. Showers are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the Ambleside Fieldhouse (located on Pound Road between the grass and artificial turf fields, north of rail tracks).
Holiday schedule: Open December 21, 23, and 30 (1:30 to 4 p.m.); closed December 25, December 28, and January 1; regular operations resume Monday, January 4, 2021.
Toiletries and towels will be provided. For more information about the shower program, please contact Karen Marzocco, Access Services Program Coordinator, at 604-925-7279 or email.
Seniors' Support
The Seniors' Activity Centre has launched programs to support seniors during this time of physical distancing. For information and assistance, call the Seniors' Activity Centre at 604-925-7280 or visit westvancouver.ca/seniors.
LibraryConnect
With LibraryConnect, you can call, chat, or email us to get the support you need.
Resources and support for businesses
The District of West Vancouver is following the guidance of our local, provincial and federal health authorities—and encourages the business community to do the same.
Information and resources for businesses
Health resources
There are many things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your community. Please follow the advice of health authorities.
Latest medical updates, including case counts, prevention, risks, and testing
Regional health information
National updates and financial resources
Public Health Agency of Canada
List of community exposure events
Health information and advice
BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool
Non-medical information (for general information related to COVID-19)
Call 1-888-268-4319 (1-888-COVID19)
Text 604-630-0300
News
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Media Releases
March 13: West Vancouver implements closures in response to Coronavirus
March 15: West Vancouver closes community centres and cultural facilities
March 20: District of West Vancouver declares a state of local emergency
March 24: 2020 Spring term cancelled
April 8: West Vancouver launches Park Ranger program to promote physical distancing in parks
April 15: West Vancouver cancels all summer programs and festivals
April 28: Ambleside Farmers' Market opens May 3
May 28: North Shore Playgrounds Set to Re-Open June 1
- Where: Ambleside Fieldhouse, located between the grass and artificial turf fields, north of the rail tracks
- When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:30–4 p.m. Please note: The Saturday shower program is no longer running.
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Donna Powers, Director of Community Relations & Communications
Michaela Garstin, Communications Advisor
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