Essential Travel

• U.S. to require COVID-19 vaccines for non-residents crossing land border in January

  The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status, but face testing hurdles.

  World

  Nov 23, 2021
  
• COVID-19: Nova Scotia rotational workers report difficulties with travel application process

  The new travel application process has only been active for a few days, but some rotational workers say they've already run into challenges with the system.

  Health

  May 17, 2021
  
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• What is essential travel in B.C. under the new COVID-19 travel restrictions?

  Amid surging COVID-19 cases, B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has now issued new travel restrictions for the province which will be in effect until May 25. 

  Health

  Apr 23, 2021
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• B.C. government splitting province up into three zones to enforce COVID travel restrictions

  The province says police will not engage in random checks, and measures will be informed by discussions with stakeholders on limiting the impacts to racialized communities.

  Health

  Apr 23, 2021
• No periodic roadblocks for Metro Vancouver drivers under new B.C. travel restrictions

  The B.C. government said the new restrictions are to stop non-essential travel but still allow residents to travel for essential reasons.

  Health

  Apr 21, 2021
• BC Ferries adds extra sailings, but passengers urged to avoid non-essential travel

  Provincial health officials have not banned travel, but have urged British Columbians in the strongest terms to remain in their home communities.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2020
• ‘We’re suffering and they don’t care’: No border travel exemption for Point Roberts

  Residents of Point Roberts who've been isolated since the Canada-U.S. border was closed to non-essential travel in March are frustrated that newly eased restrictions don't apply to them.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2020
• Coronavirus: BC Ferries passengers must now have face coverings when on board

  The face coverings, such as masks and scarves, are to be worn only when two metres from others cannot be maintained, as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

  Health

  Jun 15, 2020
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• Creative Saskatchewan says L.A. trip during Oscars is essential

  The CEO of Creative Saskatchewan is coming under fire for taking a four day trip to Los Angeles during Oscar week.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2015