Parks Canada will open its reservation system for the 2026 frontcountry camping season in Jasper National Park on January 27, 2026. The Wabasso and Whirlpool Group Campgrounds will remain closed for that season. Reservations are required for most sites, with specific rules on vehicle length, quiet hours, and bear safety protocols in effect.

Residents at an RV rest stop in Abbotsford, British Columbia, report the province shut off water, power, and waste disposal services without warning. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation cited ongoing public safety complaints and vandalism as reasons, while the city expressed disappointment over the lack of notice. The site, scheduled for permanent closure as part of a highway expansion, was removed from the provincial rest stop inventory in September.