July 28, 2021

In light of a growth of cases in the Central Okanagan Regional District, which includes Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland and the Westbank First Nation, an indoor public mask mandate will be reinstated, beginning Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Masks will be required in all indoor public spaces, including retail, and recommended … Continued

July 28, 2021

The Public Service Alliance of Canada – Customs and Immigration Union (PSAC-CIU) has voted to strike as early as August 6, which could impact the movement of commercial goods, courier shipments, and international mail through ports and land border points and the movement of personnel cross-border. Additionally, the border is set to reopen to fully … Continued

July 27, 2021

British Columbia today enacted a regulatory amendment which allows local governments to set bylaws to limit the distribution of shopping bags, plastic straws, and plastic utensils and food-service ware (including those made of biodegradable or compostable plastic, and expanded polystyrene). Some definitions set out in the regulation are different than the requirements made by existing … Continued