Blaine

• Blaine, U.S. business charging Canadians fees for packages stored longer than six weeks

  As of Jan. 3, any packages at Hagen's of Blaine for 45 days or longer will be charged 50 cents per day per package.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 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
  
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• B.C. woman drives off Washington boat launch, drowns in tragic accident

  Police say the woman was headed to North Vancouver, but took a wrong turn and ended up in the United States.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2019
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• 9 charges stayed against Smuggler’s Inn owner accused of sneaking people into Canada

  Robert Boulé was initially facing 30 charges, ranging from organizing illegal entry into Canada to attempting to counsel someone to commit an offence.

  Jun 11, 2019
• Rescue group brings 68 dogs to Kelowna for adoption event

  "We're doing an adoption event at the PetSmart in Kelowna," society president Leslie Fee said. "This is a very big event."

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
• Smuggler’s Inn owner forced to put up sign warning against entering Canada

  The sign's placement is one of several conditions Robert Boulé must meet to be released on bail.

  Apr 28, 2019
• ‘Smuggler’s Inn’ owner granted bail on charges of helping people sneak into Canada

  Robert Boulé operates the Smuggler's Inn, a bed and breakfast on the Washington side of Zero Avenue, a stretch of road that separates the two countries but is not blocked by any physical barriers.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2019
• U.S. Customs officers help save infant’s life at Blaine border crossing

  At around 12:45 p.m. on Friday while waiting in line, a woman noticed that her baby girl had stopped breathing.

  News

  Sep 11, 2018
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• Peace Arch border crossing re-opened after police incident

  The Peace Arch border crossing is open in both directions this morning after being closed down for hours last night.

  Crime

  Sep 16, 2016
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• UPDATE: Former Surrey soccer coach pleads guilty to seeking sex with 12-year-old

  A 47-year-old man from B.C. has been arrested in Washington State for travelling there to seek sex with a 12-year-old girl.

  Jan 13, 2016