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Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes hold
Read full article: Border arrests plunge 29% in June to the lowest of Biden's presidency as asylum halt takes holdArrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico plunged 29% in June to the lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Rights group says Saudi Arabian border guards fired on and killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants
Read full article: Rights group says Saudi Arabian border guards fired on and killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrantsA rights group alleges that border guards in Saudi Arabia fired machine guns and launched mortars at Ethiopians trying to cross into the kingdom from Yemen, likely killing hundreds of the unarmed migrants.
Border officials working in Detroit report major increase in guns, drug seizures last year
Read full article: Border officials working in Detroit report major increase in guns, drug seizures last yearThe Detroit office of U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported a massive increase in seizures of illegal drugs, guns and money in 2021.
COVID testing requirements reinstated at Canadian border: Here’s what to know
Read full article: COVID testing requirements reinstated at Canadian border: Here’s what to knowThe Canadian government is reinstating testing requirements for vaccinated travelers returning to the country after short foreign trips:
Canada changes vaccinated traveler requirements: Canadians returning from short trips must take COVID test
Read full article: Canada changes vaccinated traveler requirements: Canadians returning from short trips must take COVID testThe Canadian government is reinstating testing requirements for vaccinated travelers returning to the country after short foreign trips.
Florida woman crossing Blue Water Bridge into Canada caught with dozens of illegal guns
Read full article: Florida woman crossing Blue Water Bridge into Canada caught with dozens of illegal gunsA Florida woman is facing several charges after reportedly attempting to smuggle dozens of illegal guns into Canada earlier this month.
US lifts international travel restrictions today: Here’s what to know
Read full article: US lifts international travel restrictions today: Here’s what to knowThe Ambassador Bridge in Detroit hasn’t seen much traffic from Canadians looking to enter for non-essential travel, but that will change on Monday when international travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can enter the U.S.
U.S. braces for more international travelers with restrictions easing starting today
Read full article: U.S. braces for more international travelers with restrictions easing starting todayThe Ambassador Bridge in Detroit hasn’t seen much traffic from Canadians looking to enter for non-essential travel, but that will change on Monday when international travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can enter the U.S.
Convicted sex offender arrested by Detroit Border Patrol agents
Read full article: Convicted sex offender arrested by Detroit Border Patrol agentsA convicted sex offender is back in jail, after he was arrested by Border Patrol agents from the Detroit station, for allegedly illegally re-entering the United States.
Ambassador Bridge explosives threat: 2 inert grenades found, US driver not charged
Read full article: Ambassador Bridge explosives threat: 2 inert grenades found, US driver not chargedThe threat that closed the Ambassador Bridge for several hours Monday centered around two grenades that turned out to be inert, and the U.S. driver who had them in his car is not being charged, Windsor police said.
Considering a trip to Canada? Vaccinated Americans can cross into Canada Aug. 9
Read full article: Considering a trip to Canada? Vaccinated Americans can cross into Canada Aug. 9Fully vaccinated United States citizens will be allowed to cross the border into Canada starting Aug. 9, but the United States extended restrictions on non-essential travel through Aug. 21.
US extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico until Aug. 21
Read full article: US extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico until Aug. 21The United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel at land and ferry crossings with Canada and Mexico through Aug. 21 in its effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19.
US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21; measures for fully vaccinated to be announced June 21
Read full article: US-Canada border restrictions extended to July 21; measures for fully vaccinated to be announced June 21The U.S.-Canada border travel restrictions have been extended another month to July 21.
Report: Canada to launch first phase of vaccine certification for cross-border travelers in July
Read full article: Report: Canada to launch first phase of vaccine certification for cross-border travelers in JulyCBC reported Thursday that a federal government sources said a new feature will be added to the ArriveCan app starting in early July.
Canada-US families split by COVID border closure push for easing of restrictions
Read full article: Canada-US families split by COVID border closure push for easing of restrictionsDr. Jaskaren Gohal lives and works in Metro Detroit but hasn’t been able to cross the border into Canada to see her mother.
US-Canada travel restrictions remain in place during Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: US-Canada travel restrictions remain in place during Memorial Day WeekendThe Canada Border Services Agency is reminding residents that travel restrictions along the US-Canada Border will remain in place until at least June 21.
West Michigan nonprofit to temporarily house hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children
Read full article: West Michigan nonprofit to temporarily house hundreds of unaccompanied migrant childrenThe nonprofit said all of the children will be tested for coronavirus twice -- once before traveling to Michigan and again upon arriving at Starr Commonwealth’s campus.
Michigan reportedly may be used to ease overcrowding at border facilities
Read full article: Michigan reportedly may be used to ease overcrowding at border facilitiesDETROIT – Michigan may play a role in easing overcrowding at border facilities. The Great Lakes State was mentioned in a list of states along the Canadian Border to potentially be used in a little-known immigration program to help decrease over-crowding. According to emails obtained by the Washington Post, officials have requested air support from U.S. Immigration to relocate migrants to states like Michigan, South Dakota or Montana. The DHS program, known as ICE Air, was used during the Trump Administration at the height of immigration in 2019. Rep. Rashida Tlaib visited the U.S. southern border Friday alongside other lawmakers to tour a facility in Texas.
US-Canada border travel restrictions extended through April 21, 2021
Read full article: US-Canada border travel restrictions extended through April 21, 2021The restrictions at the border took effect March 21, 2020 while allowing trade and other travel deemed essential to continue. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)DETROIT – Travel restrictions across the U.S.-Canada border will remain in place at least through April 21, 2021, officials announced Thursday. The same rules will still apply: Essential travel, including certain workers and transportation of goods, is still allowed to cross the border between the neighboring countries. Nonessential travel is prohibited across the U.S.-Canada border. AdRead more: Canada: US border measures to last until COVID is under controlFor the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the Canada Border Services Agency’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
US-Canada border travel restrictions extended to March 21, 2021
Read full article: US-Canada border travel restrictions extended to March 21, 2021DETROIT – The travel restrictions across the U.S.-Canada border will remain in place through March 21, 2021, at least. Canada announced last week discretionary, or non-essential, travel between the U.S. and Canada will remain in place another month. Discretionary (non-essential) travel restrictions between 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦 have been extended to March 21, 2021. ➡️ https://t.co/ZcMretXLjh pic.twitter.com/1Rw3wuY1hs — Canada Border Services Agency (@CanBorder) February 20, 2021The same rules will still apply: Essential travel, including certain workers and transportation of goods, is still allowed to cross the border between the neighboring countries. Nonessential travel is prohibited across the U.S.-Canada border.
Metro Detroit woman unable to get car back from Canada due to border closure
Read full article: Metro Detroit woman unable to get car back from Canada due to border closureDETROIT – The continued closure of the U.S.-Canada border during the COVID-19 pandemic has left many families unable to see loved ones in person. She flew out of Toronto to save some money and parked her car in a lot near the airport. Update Feb. 17, 2021: Metro Detroit woman faces $2.8K bill to retrieve car from Toronto parking lotNearly a year later she still doesn’t have her vehicle back. Local 4 is working to help her get her vehicle back across the border and resolve the issue. Canada extends US border closure through Feb. 21, 2021The closure of the border between the U.S. and Canada has once again been extended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bettman: NHL divisions must realign for 2021 season, Canadian-only division probable
Read full article: Bettman: NHL divisions must realign for 2021 season, Canadian-only division probableThe NHL is expected to start its shortened 2020-21 season on Jan. 13, according to numerous reports out this week. and Winnipeg, which have strict current restrictions due to COVID-19.” Elliotte Friedman, SportsNetAs previously reported, if the season can start mid-January, the league expects to have a 56-game regular season. Where this puts the Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings likely will end up in a division that looks something like this:ChicagoColumbusDetroitFloridaNashvillePittsburgh/Minnesota? TampaI guess we can call it the “Central Division,” although there has been some talk of special division names for this, well, special season. My only concern, ever, is that the Red Wings get permanently shifted back to a Western Conference division.
Canada: US border measures to last until COVID is under control
Read full article: Canada: US border measures to last until COVID is under controlCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the ban on nonessential travel with the United States will not be lifted until COVID-19 is significantly more under control around the world. Canada and the U.S. have limited border crossings since March, extending the restrictions each month. Related: Canada extends US border closure until Dec. 21“Until the virus is significantly under more control everywhere around the world, we are not going to be releasing the restrictions at the border,” Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. About 400,000 people crossed the world’s longest international border each day before the pandemic. And just yesterday, Johnson & Johnson joined this list as the fourth candidate for Health Canada’s review.”
Report: Canada extends US border closure until Dec. 21
Read full article: Report: Canada extends US border closure until Dec. 21The current extension of the border crossing restrictions was set to expire Nov. 21, 2020. Canada - United States border closure extended again, this time until December 21st, CBC News has learned. Foreign nationals who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. As of March 31, 2020, anyone arriving in Canada in any mode (air, land, marine or rail) must provide their contact information to a border services officer when seeking entry. For the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the CBSA’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
Canada extends US border closure until Nov. 21
Read full article: Canada extends US border closure until Nov. 21DETROIT – The U.S.-Canada border will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month. That has been extended until at least Nov. 21, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair announced Monday. UPDATE Nov. 19, 2020: Report: Canada extends US border closure until Dec. 21We are extending non-essential travel restrictions with the United States until November 21st, 2020. “We keep extending the border closures because the United States is not in a place where we would feel comfortable reopening those borders,” he said. Quick facts about the US-Canada border restrictions:Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Registered Indians under the Indian Act continue to enter Canada by right, and are subject to COVID-19 entry screening measures.
Canada extends U.S. border restrictions to Oct. 21
Read full article: Canada extends U.S. border restrictions to Oct. 21TORONTO, ONT – Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions were announced on March 18 and have been extended each month since. Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions. Much of Canada’s food supply comes from or via the U.S.Americans who are returning to the U.S. and Canadians who are returning to Canada are also exempted from the border closure.
Canada to keep border with U.S. closed until Oct. 21
Read full article: Canada to keep border with U.S. closed until Oct. 21DETROIT – The U.S.-Canada border will remain closed to non-essential travel for another month, CBC News reports. Update Oct. 19, 2020: Canada extends U.S. border restrictions to Nov. 21The current extension of the border crossing restrictions is set to expire Sept. 21, 2020. That will be extended until at least Oct. 21, according to the report. Quick facts about the US-Canada border restrictions:Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Registered Indians under the Indian Act continue to enter Canada by right, and are subject to COVID-19 entry screening measures. For the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the CBSA’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.
1,114 pounds of marijuana found in truck from Canada entering Michigan
Read full article: 1,114 pounds of marijuana found in truck from Canada entering MichiganPORT HURON, Mich. More than a half-ton of marijuana has been found in a commercial truck attempting to cross into Michigan from Canada via the Blue Water Bridge. The trucks records indicated it was hauling office furniture to various locations in Michigan, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officers found more than 1,114 pounds (505 kilograms) of marijuana in vacuum-sealed packages concealed in cardboard boxes. Authorities have seized more than 4,400 pounds (1,995 kilograms) of marijuana at ports of entry across Michigan since March. The Blue Water Bridge spans the St. Clair River and connects Port Huron, Michigan, to Sarnia, Ontario.
Canada, US border closure extended again
Read full article: Canada, US border closure extended againDETROIT Officials in Canada and the United States have decided to keep the countries border closed to non-essential travel for another month. The current extension of the border crossing restrictions is set to expire Aug. 21. That is now extended another 30 days to Sept. 21. The restrictions were first announced on March 18 and were extended in April, May, June, July and now until Sept. 21. Chad Wolf, the United States acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security tweeted Friday:We continue to work with our Canadian and Mexican partners to slow the spread of #COVID19.
Report: Canada, US extend border restrictions to Aug. 21
Read full article: Report: Canada, US extend border restrictions to Aug. 21TORONTO, ONT The U.S. and Canada are extending their agreement to keep their shared border closed to non-essential travel to Aug. 21, according to a report from CTV News. The restrictions were announced on March 18 and were extended in April, May and June. The U.S. has more confirmed cases and deaths from COVID-19 than any country in the world while Canada has flattened the epidemic curve. Essential cross-border workers like healthcare professionals, airline crews and truck drivers are still permitted to cross. Truck drivers are critical as they move food and medical goods in both directions.
Survey: Majority of Canadians not ready to welcome non-essential Americans across the border amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Survey: Majority of Canadians not ready to welcome non-essential Americans across the border amid COVID-19 pandemicDETROIT Canadian and U.S. officials have agreed to keep the border closed to non-essential travel at least through July 21, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The border was initially closed on March 21 for 30 days. That closure was extended for an additional 30 days on April 20 and another 30 days on May 19. The survey indicated that this response is based on the United States response, or lack of response, to COVID-19. On the John Hopkins map, the United States leads the world in coronavirus case stoday.
European Union reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to American tourists
Read full article: European Union reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to American touristsMore than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic. The EU said China is subject to confirmation of reciprocity, meaning it must lift all restrictions on European citizens entering China before it will allow Chinese citizens back in. Countries considered for the safe list are also expected to lift any bans they might have in place on European travelers. European Union countries hastily slapped restrictions on who could cross their borders in February as the virus spread in Italy. The EU list does not apply to travel to Britain, which left the EU in January.
Recently married couple separated for 30 more days due to extension of US-Canadian border closure
Read full article: Recently married couple separated for 30 more days due to extension of US-Canadian border closureSTERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. A recently married couple found out they will be separated for at least another month as the extension of the United States-Canada border closure keeps the husband in Sterling Heights and the wife in Windsor. Mike has since returned to Sterling Heights, and the couple has no idea when theyll be able to see each other again. Hes in Sterling Heights and shes in Windsor. Theyre separated by only 30 miles, but the international border keeps them apart due to the pandemic. Hours before Local 4 spoke with the couple, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the closure would be extended until late July.
How extension of US-Canada border shutdown will affect Michigan economy, families
Read full article: How extension of US-Canada border shutdown will affect Michigan economy, familiesOn Tuesday, Canadian and U.S. officials said the border will remain closed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. That will have a major affect on people with family on opposite sides of the border, as well as the economy. There is considerable traffic going across the border because commerce, auto parts and vehicles are allowed to cross. Its another hit for an already troubled Michigan tourism industry. But Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed with President Donald Trumps administration that to keep everyone safer, border travel should still be shut down.
Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21
Read full article: Canada, US extend border restrictions to July 21DETROIT The United States and Canada have agreed to extend the border closure another 30 days, putting it in place until July 21, according to multiple reports. Non-essential travel between the United States and Canada has been banned since March amid the coronavirus pandemic. The border crossing ban began March 21 and was extended another 30 days in April. The border was set to remain closed to non-essential travel through at least June 21, and now that is extended until July 21. MORE: Canada, US border closure: Heres what to know
Canada, US border closure: Heres what to know
Read full article: Canada, US border closure: Heres what to knowDETROIT Non-essential between the United States and Canada has been banned since March amid the coronavirus pandemic. The border remaining closed to non-essential travel through at least June 21. Now, there are reports the ban on non-essential travel between the two countries could last until late July. In the more populated United States, cases are rising at vastly different paces depending on the state. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel has been closed to non-essential travel since March 21, seemingly making it easier to complete a renovation of the tunnel.