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Rick Steves explores Whatcom County seaside and Peace Arch State Park

For the second episode in our 鈥淩ick Steves explores Whatcom County鈥 series, Washington鈥檚 most famous travel writer visits the extreme northwest corner of the contiguous United States, sampling some oysters fresh from Blaine Harbor and learning about 鈥

鈥楬appy to be here鈥: Fully-vaccinated U.S. travellers line up to cross Canada鈥檚 borders

The United States has yet to lift its restrictions preventing Canadian citizens and permanent residents from entering the country, which experts say could be due to a host of different reasons, including that the U.S. has yet to develop an app that is similar to ArriveCAN.

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Washington's border towns are struggling as crossings remain closed to Canadians

Things are quiet at Hakam Singh's gas station and convenience store in the border town of Sumas - way too quiet.

"This business can't survive. Not even another month," Singh said.

This is the 16th consecutive month the U.S. border has been closed to non-essential travel from鈥

'U.S. has done nothing鈥: Why Canadians can鈥檛 cross the border into America

Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents are now allowed to come to Canada for non-essential travel purposes (including day trips across the land border), but at this point, plans for when that cross-border movement will be allowed for Canadians wishing to go to the U.S. are still鈥

Pressure builds to lift coronavirus restrictions on U.S.-Canada border

"I honestly don't think that level of bilateral coordination is all that great because if it was, we would have a plan by now," said Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University. "This shouldn't be such a mystery. There should a clear, well鈥

When U.S.-Canada border reopens, Whatcom could become a popular spot for this

If reopening the U.S.-Canada border becomes a reality later this month, Whatcom County could become a popular destination for Canadians seeking a second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.

It鈥檚 possible, given how few Canadians are fully vaccinated at this point. While more than 60% of the鈥

Canada considering reopening its border, starting with vaccinated travelers

National media reports indicate Canada is warming up to the idea of easing some border restrictions on Tuesday, June 22.

It has been closed for more than 14 months, but could we see the U.S./Canadian border open in time for summer tourism?

One expert believes it鈥檚 likely.

Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of the 

While the article isn鈥檛 incorrect about possible plans being in the works, it may also be jumping the gun a bit on a decision that may be made, but hasn鈥檛 yet, said Laurie Trautman, director of the 

Welcome to Corridors. We鈥檝e been sharing this space with contributors as obsessed as we are with policy and Canadian politics. Today鈥檚 guest host is Dr. Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University. Laurie is a global鈥

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