Special Edition Newsletter March 2021

Northern Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Locations Phase 2

NORTHERN HEALTH COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC LOCATIONS-PHASE 2

Last updated: March 8, 2021, 10:50 am

*This plan is subject to change. Due to the complexity of Northern geography, logistics, outbreaks, vaccine supply, and other factors, changes to timelines and the plan may be made as required.

The current immunization schedule developed for the North, in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority, the Métis Nation of BC, and Northern Health, is focused on phases one and two priority groups of BC's immunization plan (developed based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/prevention-risks/covid-19-vaccine-treatment/vaccine-rollout.html#a3), and on protecting those most vulnerable to severe illness, first. For more information on the vaccine and priority groups, visit the Government of BC website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan and the First Nations Health Authority website https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/early-access-to-covid-19-vaccine-for-rural-and-remote-first-nations-communities.

Phase 2 vaccinations

Those in Phase 2 receiving their first vaccine dose in March and early April include:

Seniors aged 80+  (born in or before 1941) who are not yet immunized
Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) aged 65+, Elders (born in or before 1956), and additional communities not yet immunized
Hospital staff, community GPs and medical specialists not yet immunized
Vulnerable populations in select congregated settings
Staff in community home support and nursing for seniors

Phase 2 vaccine appointments for seniors and Elders

Beginning the week of March 8, 2021, certain age groups will be able to call and book their appointment through the Northern Health call centre, according to the staggered schedule below. On March 8, 2021, seniors aged 90 and older, and Indigenous peoples aged 65 and older, who are not living in independent or seniors’ supportive housing can begin to call; on March 10, 2021, this age group expands. 

Some communities may have different directions and eligibility may vary. Please find your community below for specific details of COVID-19 immunization clinics, appointments, and eligibility.

Immunization clinic locations will be confirmed at the time of booking, with vaccinations starting as early as March 15, 2021.

*There may be variation in this information to the provincial schedule, as a result of Northern Health’s small population sizes in some communities. (Please note, this information is subject to change.)

How to book your vaccine appointment:

Following the community schedules below, seniors and Elders can call the Northern Health call centre to book their vaccine appointment.

Call centre: 1-844-255-7555 (Note: Number is not available until March 8)
Hours: 7am to 7pm PST, seven days a week
Clinic locations will be confirmed when you book for more information, what you should have ready, and step-by-step instructions on how to call to book an appointment for yourself, for a family member, for a friend or neighbour, please visit the BC Seniors First website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/seniors.

When will I get the vaccine?

Everyone in BC will have an opportunity to get the vaccine if they choose, but the first priority groups to receive the vaccine include those individuals who may be most vulnerable to serious illness and the individuals who care for them. The BC COVID-19 immunization plan is available on the Government of BC website https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan.

Following all priority groups, it's the Province's goal to be able to immunize all BC residents who want it by the end of September 2021. ​​​Until then, we all need to continue to protect each other by following public health orders and guidance https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support/restrictions for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

For more info, and frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 immunization, please visit the Immunize BC website https://immunizebc.ca/covid-19-vaccine-frequently-asked-questions.

How to book your vaccine appointment

Call centre: 1-844-255-7555

Hours: 7 am to 7 pm PST, seven days a week

Masset - Haida Gwaii North and area

Masset is currently booking vaccine appointments for anybody over the age of 18+ per the schedule below

You can expect your appointment duration to be approximately 10 minutes, with an additional 15 minute wait time before leaving the venue.

Phase 2 clinics are running from March 31, 2021 to April 8, 2021 and March 29, 2021 to March 30, 2021 at a second location. Clinic times may vary.

2021 BY-ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Masset that nominations for the offices of:

Councillor – 1 to be elected

will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

Nomination forms are available at the Village of Masset office 1686 Main Street from 9:00 to 4:00 M-F to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

Canadian citizen;
18 years of age or older on general voting day April 17, 2021;
resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed;
not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2021 local by-election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

Councillor            $5000.00                             

THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2021 local by-elections, the following third party advertising limits apply:     $750.00

For further information on the nomination process, please contact:

Alan Smith, Chief Election Officer 250-626-3995

Trevor Jarvis, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-626-3995

For further information on campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits, please contact Elections BC:

Toll-free phone: 1-855-952-0280

 Email: lecf@elections.bc.ca

 Website: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/who-does-what-in-local-elections/

INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT re: NON- MEDICAL CANNABIS RETAIL STORE LICENCE

A public hearing is scheduled on Monday March 15 at 7:00 pm. to allow the public to make representations to Council respecting a proposed Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store Licence.  The applicant is S.A.M. Productions Ltd. with a proposed location at 1632 Main Street.  This application has been referred to the Village of Masset by the Provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. 

Please email cao@masset.ca for information on how to participate.