Premier John Horgan turned to a board game metaphor Thursday when asked about Americans apparently playing around with the so-called "Alaska loophole" to visit B.C. Go directly to Alaska," Horgan said, referencing the game of Monopoly, during a news conference about a hospital expansion in Richmond. When they need to stop, they must maintain distance from the public as much as possible, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Horgan, however, said he has heard from communities across the province that are concerned some travellers are not following this guidance. Premier Horgan, seen here in June, said Thursday that keeping the Canada-U.S. border closed is important to safeguard B.C.

Source: CBC News July 02, 2020 22:28 UTC