Canadian labor dispute could disrupt border reopening By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief Jul 29, 2021 Jul 29, 2021 Updated Jan 17, 2024 0 Traffic is backed up going into Canada on the Peace Bridge. News file photo Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief WASHINGTON – Just as soon as you'll finally be able to cross into Canada again, a lot of really big trucks could be blocking the way.kAm%92EVD 3642FD6 E96 F?:@?D E92E C6AC6D6?E r2?25:2? 4FDE@>D H@C<6CD E9:D H66< G@E65 E@ DEC:<6 2D D@@? 2D pF8] e – E9C66 52JD 367@C6 E96 r2?252 3@C56C :D D6E E@ @A6? 282:? E@ G244:?2E65 p>6C:42?D]k^AmkAm(9:=6 >@DE r2?25:2? q@C56C $6CG:46D p86?4J 6>A=@J66D 2C6 4@?D:56C65 6DD6?E:2= A6CD@??6= 2?5 E96C67@C6 42??@E 8@ 7F==J @? DEC:<6[ Q2 3:886C 4@?46C? :D H92E EJA6 @7 ;@3 24E:@? 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So you want to go to Canada? Here's what you need to know Canadian officials have set forth a complicated set of requirements that visitors must comply with, lest they want to have to make a U-turn on…
Brian Higgins concerned that border Covid-19 test wait time could bring 'disaster' "This is either going to be an effective, efficient logistical operation, or it's going to be a disaster. And right now it's heading for disas…
Frustration mounts as U.S. extends border shutdown Rep. Brian Higgins, a Buffalo Democrat, called the move "unacceptable." Rep. Chris Jacobs, an Orchard Park Republican, lamented "the Biden adm…
U.S. diplomat offers some hope regarding border reopening "I think we're in a good place and the trajectory is very promising," said Arnold Chacon, interim chargé d’affaires at the U.S. embassy in Ottawa.
Canada to open border in August – but will the U.S.? Travelers heading north to Canada on Aug. 9 or soon thereafter may think the Peace Bridge and other border crossings look like one-way streets.
'It's about time': Cautious optimism on Canadian border reopening as families await details "It is the beginning of the end, a bright spot in an otherwise dark tunnel," said Rep. Brian Higgins.
Canada could require Covid tests of vaccinated Americans driving through border The short drive to southern Ontario could turn out to be both complicated and expensive.
Canada will open to vaccinated Americans Aug. 9 Americans seeking to cross the border into Canada also will be required to take a Covid-19 test before arrival.
