U.S.-Canada border closure likely to be 'with us for a while' The most recent extension of the U.S.-Canada border closure expires this Friday, November 21, but no one expects the restrictions to be lifted then.... Tom Banse
Environment The Town Of Asbestos, Quebec, Chooses A New, Less Hazardous Name The former mining town has watched its name transform from an asset in the late 1800s to a liability in recent decades. Residents voted to change the name to Val-des-Sources, or valley of the springs. Laurel Wamsley
National U.S. Borders With Canada And Mexico Will Stay Closed Another Month "The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. Laurel Wamsley
National Kentucky Man Accused Of Breaking Canada's COVID-19 Rules Faces $560,000 Fine John Pennington was arrested and charged with violating Canada's Quarantine Act while visiting the the mountain town of Banff. He could also face up to six months in prison. Samantha Raphelson
Canada-U.S. border restrictions extended, forcing big changes in some people's lives The months-long closure of the U.S.-Canada border to non-essential crossings has been extended again. The border crossing restrictions will last at... Tom Banse
Health Trudeau Won't Visit Trump. Most Canadians Don't Want To Cross The Border Either When Canada's prime minister opted not to meet President Trump this week, it sent a message about his country's mood: Most of his fellow citizens want to keep the border closed over coronavirus fears. Emma Jacobs
Environment Sea Otters Can Be Money Makers, But Not Everyone Benefits The return of sea otters to historic habitats can restore ecosystems and bring economic benefits, but hungry otters can also threaten the food security of remote indigenous communities. Nell Greenfieldboyce
National U.S., Canada Agree To Keep Border Partly Closed For Another 30 Days By a mutual decision in March, both countries banned nonessential travel across their shared border. Two months later, Canada and the U.S. have agreed for a second time to extend the partial ban. Colin Dwyer
Health Canadian Border Restrictions Have Been Extended For Another 30 Days The U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their shared border closed for nonessential travel to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision extends a partial ban implemented last month. Emma Jacobs
National Amid Coronavirus Concerns Pentagon To Send Troops To U.S. Borders With Mexico, Canada Troops will be sent to the northern and southern U.S. borders as the spread of the coronavirus grows. Last week, the Trump administration ordered partial closures of those borders. Tom Bowman Brakkton Booker
