![]() When BC closed the Canadian side of Peace Arch Park, students found other. The premier says managing the international border at Peace Arch Park is a federal responsibility, but he's prepared to raise the matter with Ottawa. Despite Peace Arch closure, students find legal loophole to reunite with families. Media availability with BC Premier John Horgan. side while non-essential cross border travel is being discouraged.” Portion of Peace Arch Park, over concerns people are still gathering there. Breaking News Live: Police use of force expert testifies in trial for death of Manuel Ellis Read More This park in Blaine, Washington is the only place where Canadians and Americans can share. “It’s time for John Horgan to call on his friend, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, to close public access to Peace Arch Park to the U.S. Two Surrey Liberal MLAs are calling on Premier John Horgan to ask the Governor of Washington State to close off the U.S. “Residents shouldn’t feel afraid to walk out their front door because others are exploiting a loophole,” said Stephanie Cadieux, MLA for Surrey South. The border has been closed for months to prevent the spread of COVID. Premier John Horgan says concerns about spreading COVID-19 as people from British Columbia and Washington state meet in a cross-border park should be directed to the federal government. So far, Washington State officials have not shown any willingness to close the American side of the park to help limit the number of people who gather. This past weekend, local residents reported seeing busy streets and more than 75 tents pitched with people gathering from either side of the border, many without masks. While John Horgan asks British Columbians to ‘do more’ to help stop the spread of COVID-19, it’s also time for him to do more and help close this loophole.” “Countless constituents have been reaching out to us, concerned for their safety, as Canadians and Americans continue to take advantage of an unwritten loophole that allows for face-to-face contact at Peace Arch Park, only to return home without being subject to Canadian quarantine laws and Provincial Health Orders. “At a time when COVID-19 variants could spread quickly, it’s more critical than ever to take action to protect our communities,” said Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock. side until it is deemed safe for non-essential cross border travel. Do not attempt to step out of the park grounds, unless you are crossing over 0 avenue to head back into Canada.After numerous reports of people gathering at Peace Arch Park and disregarding COVID-19 health guidelines, Surrey BC Liberal MLAs Trevor Halford and Stephanie Cadieux are asking Premier John Horgan to call on Washington State Governor Jay Inslee to close public access to the park on the U.S. If you are wondering what stops you from just walking further into the US - there are unmarked police in the park parking lot watching everyone. The park is on US soil and you will see the US border markers when you cross over 0 avenue. No masks and no one was maintaining any sort of distance. ![]() ![]() There were also a few tents set up where people were presumably having "conjugal" visits. I ran into an RCMP officer chatting over the border with a US police officer and asked where I cross and they both said anywhere at zero avenue that the park touches.Īgain I saw tons of families reuniting - I even saw a wedding. I actually parked a few blocks above 0 avenue and walked down. The fact that this is allowed is confirmed by multiple online news articles - lots of families are doing this to reunite. You are technically in the US when doing this. The Canadian side of the park is closed, but you are legally allowed to step over zero avenue into the US side of the park and enter the park that way. Yes this is possible, and I have personally done it myself. Here are the images from my Google photos: That we are even considering such things is outrageous. I am sure that stretch is being monitored but it may be an option. Still, there must be a spot where one can safely pull over (and pop the hood up if they need to pretend) and have a conversation at a normal volume. Boundary Road is not very busy, but there is quite a bit of traffic on the Canadian side. Boundary Road in WA run parallel with a 20-ft 10-ft grass median in between. If there are other places in Canada where such a thing is possible, I'd be glad to know.Just Southwest of Abbotsford, 0 Avenue in BC and E. I am wondering about directing her to Peace Arch Park where, even if the two may not be able not touch one another, they could at least see one another.Ĭan someone tell me whether this is currently possible? My understanding is the park is closed on the Canadian side, but people can still meet up over a ditch or something. ![]() She cannot go down to see this person because she cannot take two weeks to quarantine upon return. A Canadian family member is desperate to see someone who lives in America. ![]()
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