Border Restrictions

• B.C.’s Peace Arch Park finally reopens after more than 2 years

  The lifting of virtually all COVID-19 border restrictions in September prompted questions from experts and the public about why the park remained closed. 

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
  
• N.B. border businesses ‘cautiously optimistic’ about dropping COVID-19 measures

  Oct. 1 marked the end of a series of pandemic restrictions, including the need to use the ArriveCAN app, show proof of vaccination, undergo testing, and quarantine or isolate.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2022
  
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• No timeline to reopen B.C. side of Peace Arch Park, despite border restrictions’ end

  Peace Arch Park is the only place in North America where people from both sides of the border can gather without crossing through the border.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2022
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• SFU football team to play 4 ‘home’ games in Washington state as COVID restrictions linger

  The four "home" games will be played at Blaine High School between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12. 

  Sports

  Aug 16, 2022
• New Brunswick stakeholders welcome border changes

  When Canada lifts the requirement for a pre-arrival COVID-19 test at the border, there’s hope New Brunswick businesses will see a lot more U.S. licence plates in the parking lot.

  Economy

  Mar 18, 2022
• Maine town hopes free PCR testing can bring Canadians back

  Hairdresser Debra Loring says businesses in Calais, ME are feeling the absence of Canadian customers.

  Economy

  Feb 1, 2022
• B.C. floods: Border officials to allow exemptions to COVID-19 rules on a case-by-case basis

  British Columbians affected by flooding and landslides with the need to enter the U.S. for emergency purposes may be able to do so without a COVID-19 vaccine or negative PCR test.

  News

  Nov 21, 2021
• St. Stephen, N.B. residents not rushing to visit U.S. as border reopens

  "I think the excitement went away as soon as they talked about the cost of coming back," said resident Cecil Nelson. 

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Sports and family: Southwestern Ontarians ready for U.S. border reopening

  From sporting events to long-awaited family reunions, Canadians being able to drive across the border to our neighbours down south is a welcome change.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• Businesses to feel impact of N.S. isolation policy for unvaccinated New Brunswickers

  The rule, requiring isolation for New Brunswickers who are not fully immunized, came into effect at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday

  Health

  Aug 25, 2021