Service resumes at B.C. border crossing, protesters cleared from nearby roads
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Service has resumed at a B.C. border crossing where access was blocked by protesters for several days.
Service has resumed at a B.C. border crossing where access was blocked by protesters for several days.
On Tuesday morning, Canada Border Services Agency said the Pacific Highway Border Crossing is accessible again after routes to the port of entry were blocked by anti-mandate protesters and Mounties over the weekend.
While the border remained open during that time, Mounties diverted traffic to other crossings because of the demonstrations and "strongly encouraged" pedestrians to find alternative routes.
However, it appears Mounties finished clearing the route overnight.
"Operations have now resumed at the Pacific Highway port of entry, which recently experienced a service disruption," a statement from CBSA issued Tuesday said.
"We thank you for your patience and for helping us to minimize the impact of this border service disruption."
The service resumption came the day after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act in response to ongoing blockades and protests across the country.
