By Cheryl Jahn

New travel restrictions in place

Apr 23, 2021 | 10:21 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – “Disappointed.” That’s how Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth described his reaction to having to impose travel restrictions on residents, effective immediately until May 25.

The restrictions limit travel within a health region. They are predominantly targeting the Lower Mainland, where new case counts for COVID-19 stay stubbornly high. For the North, the “region” in question combines Northern Health and Interior Health, which includes Kamloops and Kelowna.

However, Farnworth still discourages travel, regardless of how large the region may be.

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Tourism operators are being asked to cancel reservations from guests outside the ‘region” and police will be conducting spot checks much like counterattack checks. Signage will be posted at entrances to the province from Alberta.

The fine for violating the order is $575.