A Water Quality Advisory has been issued for some residents of Chilliwack after samples tested positive for the e-coli bacteria. The affected area is Greendale. The city's standby chlorination system has been activated, but it will take approximately 12 hours for for the disinfectant to reach the area. Residents are advised to run water to … [Read more...]
Air quality advisory lifted
August 18, 2012 by
Metro Vancouver has lifted its air quality advisory for eastern parts of the region and the Fraser Valley. The warning was issued yesterday because of high concentrations of ground-level o-zone. The district says air quality has improved with the cloudier, cooler weather. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Air quality planner hoping cooler weekend weather will lead to cancellation of advisory
August 18, 2012 by
More heat and sunshine in Saturday's forecast, but clouds at night and throughout Sunday -- as well as a bit of rain. Julie Saxton, an Air Quality Planner with Metro Vancouver, says this will help drive down levels of ground-level o-zone -- which is behind Friday's air quality advisory. "I'm keeping a very close eye on things. I'm rather … [Read more...]
Air Quality Advisory issued
August 17, 2012 by
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for eastern parts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. We're expecting to see high concentrations of ground level ozone this afternoon. Exposure is especially a concern for infants, the elderly and people with lung or heart disease and asthma. If you find yourself struggling, stay indoors in air … [Read more...]
Flood advisory issued for Beach Grove, Boundary Bay
November 26, 2011 by
It's going to be night of watching and waiting for residents of the Beach Grove and Boundary Bay neighbourhoods.Delta mayor Lois Jackson says a flood advisory is now in-effect, with southeast winds of up to 70-kilomeres an hour, expected to mix with a 16-foot high tide. "We've got our reader boards out, we are telling people we are expecting high … [Read more...]
Hepatitis A advisory issued in Vancouver
August 10, 2011 by
Beginning of Story Content Health authorities are asking patrons of a Vancouver pizza and steak house to watch for hepatitis A symptoms. Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver and its ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
