Border Closures

• COVID-19: Congresswoman blasts Biden for keeping Canadian tourists out of U.S. until Aug. 21

  Suzan DelBene, a democrat representing Washington's 1st district, says the decision by President Joe Biden's administration is "short-sighted."

  Politics

  Jul 22, 2021
  
• COVID-19: Ottawa mayor objects to solicitor general quoting him on border closures

  Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is disputing Ontario Solicitor General Sylvia Jones' use of his quotes on border checkpoints and clarifying his opposition to the new COVID-19 restrictions.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2021
  
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• COVID-19: Ottawa mayor, police chief push back against Ontario border closures

  Ottawa's mayor and chief of police have both expressed frustration with the order to restrict travel into Ontario via the Quebec border in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.

  Politics

  Apr 19, 2021
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• One year into Canada-U.S. border closures, couples continue to be separated

  It's been one year since international border restrictions came into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and couples who live on both sides of the border are hoping for change.

  Politics

  Mar 24, 2021
• Pregnant Colombian woman, stranded in Canada, thanks strangers for donations

  Sandra Medina is 37 weeks pregnant and has no insurance. She can now afford the cost of having a baby in hospital thanks to a GoFundMe page.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2020
• Extended border closure means another month apart for some couples

  "I think the uncertainty is the worst part for a lot of people."

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Out-of-province family visitation at N.B. nursing homes to open up July 3

  People living in nursing homes in the Maritimes will be allowed Altantic bubble visitation.

  Jun 24, 2020
• WestJet adding more flights in July, but where are Albertans permitted to travel?

  Given restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, where can Albertans safely fly? And what things should consumers consider when booking a flight?

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2020
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• The closure of the border reveals the differences between Canada and U.S.

  The recent closure of the U.S.-Canada border because of the coronavirus underscores a growing divide between the two countries, say Daniel Baldwin Hess and Alex Bitterman.

  Commentary

  Jun 7, 2020