On Wednesday (Nov. 30), Canada Post issued 鈥渞ed鈥� and 鈥測ellow鈥� delivery service alerts for parts of British Columbia due to inclement weather and significant snowfall.

A red service alert means Canada Post has suspended delivery for the day and won鈥檛 send delivery agents out or recall them.

A yellow service alert means 鈥渨e are going to do our best to deliver, but there may be delays. Delivery will resume once conditions improve and it鈥檚 safe to do so,鈥� Canada Post says. 鈥淭he safety of our employees is our number one priority.鈥�

Red delivery service alerts were issued for the following regions:

Vancouver Island, specifically Nanaimo and Parksville

Metro Vancouver, including Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey and White Rock

Fraser Valley, specifically Mission

Yellow delivery service alerts were issued for the following regions:

Vancouver Island, specifically Campbell River, Courtenay, Duncan, Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach and Victoria

Metro Vancouver, including Burnaby

Fraser Valley, specifically Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Maple Ridge

Comox Valley

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Canada Post says such alerts can be issued for a particular community or an entire province, depending on the weather event. , or call 1-866-607-6301 (TTY: 1-800-267-2797).

tom.zillich@surreynowleader.com
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