Border plans proceed amid protest

(4-Apr-2003) - By Gavin LipsithCANADA. Douglas Crossing Duty Free president Michael Beler has told DFNI that he expects no difficulties in securing a lease from landowners at the Douglas crossing within 90 days.

(23-Oct-2003) - CANADA. Douglas Crossing landowner the Semiahmoo First Nation has revealed that it felt ?it had no choice? but to accept Douglas Crossing Duty Free (DCDF) as a tenant following discussions with the operator and tender-issuing body Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA).

(4-Nov-2003) - CANADA. Douglas Crossing Duty Free has nearly completed a 3,000sq ft (279sq m) temporary outlet at British Columbia?s Douglas Crossing.

(1-Jul-2002) - CANADA. The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) has received 10 applications from companies interested in a pivotal duty-free licence at the Douglas border crossing in British Columbia. The deadline for bids is September 20.

(20-Mar-2003) - **DFNI EXCLUSIVE** Beler Holdings International (BHI) president Michael Beler has stated his intention to devote all his efforts to retail once the details of Douglas Crossing Duty Free's license to operate at the British Columbia site are finalised