Bellingham

• Bellingham, Wash. businesses say continued decline in Canadian visitors damaging

  The food and beverage sector is affected the most by fewer visitors, with 91 per cent saying the decline is damaging and 64 per cent are concerned about survival.

  Economy

  Aug 18
  
• ‘We’ll be ready for you’: Bellingham council pens letter to B.C. residents

  Civic leaders in Bellingham, Wash., are sending a message to B.C. residents, saying the community will offer a warm welcome when Canadians are ready to cross the border again.

  U.S. News

  May 31, 2025
  
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• B.C. cross-border shoppers slow to return to Washington state businesses

  Cross-border shoppers can account for 30-50 per cent of traffic for some Bellingham businesses, according to a local commerce group.

  Economy

  Jun 12, 2023
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• Records fall as U.S. Northwest swelters under multiday heat wave

  Temperatures aren't expected to cool in western Oregon and Washington until the weekend.

  World

  Jul 27, 2022
• Bargain-hunting British Columbians head south as COVID-19 border test requirement lifts

  Vaccinated people no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada, opening the door for cross-border shoppers to return to Washington state.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
• ‘Do your homework’: B.C. couple stranded in U.S., unable to find a rapid COVID-19 test

  April Lewis and her partner Martin knew they needed a negative rapid test result to come back to Canada, but had no idea how tricky it would be to find one.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2022
• Business groups urge Canada to scrap PCR test requirement, as U.S. border nears reopening

  The Canadian border is currently open for recreational travel, but only for fully vaccinated travellers who produce a negative COVID-19 PCR test.

  Economy

  Oct 13, 2021
• Bellingham businesses suffering as U.S. and Canada border remains closed

  B.C. Premier John Horgan says premiers have been working on a plan to restart travel between the United States and Canada but nothing has been confirmed.

  Economy

  Jun 3, 2021
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• Kelowna Falcons win season opener, in extra innings

  West Coast League: Falcons post 4-2 win over Bellingham Bells

  Sports

  Jun 5, 2019
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• Drivers flock to Washington state to avoid pricey Metro Vancouver gas

  "It's worth it every single time, absolutely, and a lot of times I'll put a couple of jerry cans in the back of my car."

  News

  Mar 1, 2018