U.S. officials allow liquor deliveries to resume to isolated New Brunswick island

New Brunswick's provincial liquor agency has resumed deliveries to Campobello Island, an isolated New Brunswick island accessible only through Maine. The agency stated it began delivering products to the island last year, with the first annual payment billed at $205.00 plus GST for a one-year subscription. This annual fee automatically renews every 52 weeks at a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35.

The offer is available to both new and qualified returning subscribers, with the option to cancel at any time.

U.S. border officials halted a truck carrying mail, milk, and approximately 1,000 bottles of alcohol to Campobello Island last Tuesday. This action occurred as part of a U.S. ban on Canadian liquor imports, initiated by then-U.S. President Donald Trump. Campobello Island's sole land connection to Canada is via a bridge to Maine, followed by an 80-kilometre drive through the state to the border crossing at St. Stephen, New Brunswick.

Campobello Island's only land access to Canada is via a bridge to Maine, and then an 80-kilometre drive through Maine to the border crossing at St. Stephen, New Brunswick. A spokesperson from NB Liquor, the provincial liquor agency, mentioned that the agency was exploring alternative delivery methods, but this measure is no longer required.

When contacted on Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not respond to inquiries regarding any changes at the border. The truck that was initially stopped at the border last week eventually reached Campobello Island via a private ferry; however, this service is set to conclude for the season later this month.