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Month: October 2021


Trips across the border from British Columbia could be costly

Oct 22, 2021 | Immigration

The closed border between Canada and the United States has kept family members apart and had devastating effects on businesses close to the border on both sides. While Canada opened its borders to fully vaccinated Americans in the summer, the United States did not follow suit. However, people from British Columbia and other provinces will … Continue reading “Trips across the border from British Columbia could be costly”

Most likely reasons for car accidents involving young drivers

Oct 21, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), young drivers in British Columbia are defined as teens aged 15 to 19 and young adults aged 20 to 24. The risks of a young driver being involved in a crash include lifestyle, social and biological factors. With the imminent opening of the border that will allow vaccinated Canadians … Continue reading “Most likely reasons for car accidents involving young drivers”

How many lives will new British Columbia truck driving law save?

Oct 15, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

In April 2018, 16 young hockey players lost their lives after the bus they were in was struck by a semi-trailer with an inexperienced driver who disregarded the stop sign in an intersection. The surviving family members of the deceased players have since advocated for stricter laws to ensure truck operators receive adequate training before taking to … Continue reading “How many lives will new British Columbia truck driving law save?”

Canadian snowbirds worry over US land border closure

Oct 7, 2021 | Immigration

Fall has arrived, and winter is just around the corner. Canadian snowbirds are planning their southbound trips with increased interest this year. Snowbirds typically flock to California, Florida, Texas and Arizona in October. They usually stay until they head back to their Canadian homes in April. Right now, they can travel to the United States … Continue reading “Canadian snowbirds worry over US land border closure”

Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury

Oct 1, 2021 | Cross-border Personal Injury

Traffic volumes will increase following the lifted border restrictions that made it possible for vaccinated people from the United States to make road trips to British Columbia and other Canadian provinces and territories. With more vehicles on the roads, distractions could cause car accidents in the blink of an eye, often with devastating consequences.  Contrary to popular belief, … Continue reading “Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury”