COVID-19 Updates

Apr 19, 2020

Latest updates

April 19: Following the update on April 19 from the province extending the current Provincial Health Orders, a number of programs and services at community recreation facilities will remain suspended, while a number of others will remain open. Read more.
April 16: The District has been informed that a person who was at the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre and West Vancouver Community Centre on Thursday, April 8 has tested positive for COVID-19. Read more.
April 7: The District has been informed that a person who was at the West Vancouver Aquatic Centre on Wednesday, March 31 has tested positive for COVID-19. 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.

Vaccination appointments

For the most up-to-date vaccination schedule, please visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.

How to get vaccinated for COVID-19

There are three steps to get vaccinated. Register when it’s your turn, book an appointment and get the vaccine. When you can register:

I’m born in 1981 or earlier (40+) or I'm Indigenous and born in 2003 or earlier (18+): You can register now.
People who are clinically extremely vulnerable: You can register now.

Get the AstraZeneca vaccine

People born 1966 and earlier (55+) can get the AstraZeneca COVISHIELD vaccine at eligible pharmacies with vaccine supply. Find an eligible pharmacy near you.

More information

Visit the provincial government website for more information on:

Vaccination appointments and registration

BC's COVID-19 Immunization Plan

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority will open a Covid-19 vaccination site in the large gymnasium at the West Vancouver Community Centre, located at 2121 Marine Drive. The gymnasium will be closed to recreation programs starting Friday, March 12. Program participants who are affected by the change will be notified by District staff.

Map of vaccination site at the West Vancouver Community Centre

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 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.

Connect North Shore

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).

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.

LibraryConnect

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