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Derwin Gowan

2022

Local Ukrainian couple describes war's impact on Kharkiv family

Now, maybe I can sleep tonight," says Irina Karzova. Her brother Andrey, 41, finally left the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, under constant Russian bombardment, on March 21 for the relative safety of Dnipro.

2022

Ukrainian family grieves with home under siege

Svitlana Palahuta, her husband Ihor and their two boys left Ukraine in 2019 for a new life in Canada. Today, they fear for family and friends trapped in their hometown of Kakhovka, a port city on the Dnieper River in southeastern Ukraine, under occupation by Russian troops since late February.

2022

Unvaccinated not allowed to cross border

New American rules at the border will make life even more difficult for Campobello Island residents, especially those not vaccinated against COVID 19.

2021

Border crossing restrictions reinstated; Island ferry to run all winter

The ferry from Campobello to Deer Island will run all winter and next spring, according to Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus. She posted on Facebook that provincial Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Jill Green told her that the four day a week ferry service would run until May 31.

2021

Border crossing restrictions reinstated; Calais helps Canadians get home

The window opened a crack in November but then slammed shut just days before Christmas.

2021

Islanders to lose ferry service, face border reentry difficulties

The provincial government plans to cut the subsidy to the seasonal ferry from Campobello Island to Deer Island at the end of December.

2021

Vaccinated Canadians can reenter after short trips without testing

Folks in Calais might see more Canadian license plates after November 30.