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British Columbians can still go camping in their own region, says Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry regarding non-essential travel restrictions that took effect April 23.<\/p>\n

On April 22, the provincial health officer said people looking to enjoy the outdoors this spring can still go camping \u2013 just closer to home.<\/p>\n

“If you do need a break, then go to a place that’s close by,” Henry said. “Go for a hike within your local area. If you’re going camping, go camping within your local health area.”<\/p>\n

B.C. residents will not be able to book accommodations or a camping site outside of their local health authority, which is being enforced at the discretion of the campsite operator.<\/p>\n

For the purposes of the new travel restrictions, Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health regions are being treated as a single zone, said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth.<\/p>\n

Remaining zones consist of Vancouver Island as well as Northern and Interior regions.<\/p>\n

Operators are also being asked to cancel any already-made bookings. BC Parks is said it is ensuring those who booked a provincial camping site outside of their health authority are refunded.<\/p>\n

A checkpoint system will now see police at major highway and ferry crossings, able to slap $575 fines upon non-essential travellers.<\/p>\n

The Emergency Program Act measures are aimed at preventing COVID-19 spread between parts of the province, Farnworth said.<\/p>\n

“If we act now and do the right thing, we can still have a summer like those we are all used to.”<\/p>\n

The travel ban will remain in effect until May 25.<\/p>\n

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