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A line of vehicles wait to cross the Canadian border in view of a Canadian flag made of flowers

As Canada border reopens to Americans, US restrictions leave many confused

COVID-19

Canada has reopened it border to Americans with negative COVID-19 test, ahead of opening up to other countries. But many feel shafted by the US’ decision not to reciprocate, and US rules and restrictions have left some people confused.

Niagra Falls waterfall with a few tourists in the distance

Niagara Falls is off-limits to Americans as US-Canada border remains closed

COVID-19

Climate change is making Lake Superior a fishing haven, for the moment

Environment
The World

Smuggling Pizza Ingredients Into Canada

Conflict & Justice
The World

Superior Fish Memories

Not So Great Lakes?

Steve Curwood talks with Michael Gilbertson, a biologist with the International Joint Commission which oversees Great Lakes cleanup. on the 25th anniversary of the joint U.S. – Canadian agreement to clean up the Great Lakes. Lakes Michigan, Erie, Ontario, Superior, and Huron together hold one fifth of the world’s fresh water and Gilbertson says one […]

The World

What’s Eating Lake Erie?

Toxic algae have invaded the western basin of Lake Erie. It’s harmful to people and animals and has clogged up local water treatment systems. Scientists are looking to farms for a fix.

The World

A border tale of two cities

Global Politics

A tale of two cities along the US-Canadian border is heading for an unhappy ending. We speak with Stanstead mayor Raymond Yates.