Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. It's not mandatory for individuals to be supervised by Red Cross staff when they self-administer their day onetest, but the option is there in case they have any questions or need assistance, she added. It's a positive development that's for sure," said customs and immigration Union president of Local 18Ken Turner. For private boaters coming into Canada, please click, For private boaters coming into the U.S., please click, Ferry service between Pelee Island, Ontario and Sandusky, Ohio runs from April 29th to September 5, For the complete sailing schedule & reservation from Pelee Island, ON to Sandusky, OH and Pelee Island, ON to Kingsville, ON or Leamington, ON, please click. If you have additional questions, please call 313-393-3793 ext 0 for U.S. Customs or call 519-257-6473 for Canadian Customs. Latest Updates & Messages. "Certainly [we] would have liked to have gotten it much sooner.". Schedule a test. Children under 18 are exempt. Theydo not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals. He also he said it predicts it will get heavier as the Thanksgiving Day holiday gets closer. The ongoing protests in Canada over COVID-19 vaccine mandates are having a serious impact on Detroit drivers. We understand and support policies to keep everyone safe. Individuals must take a COVID-19 test on arrival, if required. One way special event service to Comerica Park, Ford Field and little Caesars Arena $7.50 CDN/U.S. The Ambassador Duty Free Store in Detroit will begin offering rapid antigen COVID-19 tests in light of the federal changes to travel testing requirements. MAIL. If travellers become sick while travelling, and are still sick when they arrive in Canada, they should inform a flight attendant, cruise staff, or a border services officer upon arrival. Only fully vaccinated U.S. citizens or permanent residents living in the U.S. are eligible to come to Canada for non-essentialpurposes. Those who got a full dose not approved by the U.S., like the AstraZeneca vaccination, will now be accepted as well. Marie. The weather is getting warmer, and the ice is breaking up! The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Red Cross are setting up three trailers in the parking lot of the Duty Free store at the tunnel. Read more about birding in Windsor Essex on our website (link in bio) in the birding section. Crossing by Ferry (from Ohio to Pelee Island), Learn more about the cannabis regulations, The weather is getting warmer, and the ice is breaking up! Use our website to start planning your next outdoor adventure when it`s nice and warm outside. As of 8:14 a.m. Monday, the Ambassador Bridge was showing no delay. An Ambassador Bridge protest by Canadian truckers critical of pandemic vaccine mandates was headed into a third day, shutting down traffic on one international gateway and backing it up on. 's South Coast Wednesday night, Seniors, teachers, transit, business: The disappointments in B.C. "With those three locations, we're hoping to we're making it as easy as possible for Canadians to get a test and get into Canada," saysDr. Phillip Ola, Chief Executive Officer of Assure COVID Travel Clinics. All travellers entering Canada are given a PHAC handout with instructions to either quarantine or isolate for 14 days. If you are entering Canada from another country, remember: if you have cannabis with you in any form, you must declare it to the Canada Border Services Agency. Alberta's 2023 budget continues affordability measures and targeted investments in public safety, health care, and education as the projected surplus declined by $2 billion for 2022-23. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. When the Ambassador Bridge was built, it took 2 years to build and opened on November 15 1929. "Now theres a pathway to cross, yet that pathway is dampened by an unreasonable and costly requirement for PCR tests to return to Canada," Dilkens said during a virtual press conference organized by the Frontier Duty Free Association, the industry group for Canada's land border duty free shops. Use our website to start planning your next outdoor adventure when it`s nice and warm outside. Land travellers can also provide proof of a positive test taken 14 to 90 days prior to arrival. Family Services Windsor-Essex to create tracking and research tool for additional dwelling units. Previous use of cannabis, or any substance prohibited by U.S. federal laws, could mean that you are denied entry to the U.S. Involvement in the legal cannabis industry in Canada could also result in your being denied entry. The store currently offers onsite PCR tests at its Detroit location. This will be the case even if you are travelling to places that have legalized or decriminalized cannabis. Travellers should have documentation that will provide details on their reason for travel, length of stay, as well as any other information that may be relevant to substantiate how they meet one of the exceptions outlined above, such as the relevant category of the CPHO essential service provider exception as outlined in the OIC and relevant CPHO designation letter for those seeking an exemption as an essential service provider. The Canada Border Services Agency is expected to reopen the Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Tunnel in Detroit, among other border spots in Michigan, starting midnight on Monday to non-essential travelers. CTV News reached out to CBSA for this story and the agency provided the following detailed statements for how on-site testing will rollout in WindsoR: In order for a traveller to be exempt from pre-arrival test requirements, they must meet an exception under subsection 1.1(2) (if entering by land), or subsection 1.2(2) (if entering by air) of the Order in Council (OIC) 2021-0075 (Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations). Windsor will have on site testing to help, but they must still do the Day 1 test and the Day 10. You may need to refresh this page periodically to get current . It's unclear at this time how many rapid tests the region will be receiving. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted last week that this type of reopening could happen in August. and became quiet not too long after that, he said. Detroit After a 17-month COVID-induced closure, the Detroit-Windsor border is expected to reopen Monday to fully vaccinated Americans,but with more than a handful of requirements. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. All rights reserved. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. "Usually see oneor twovehicles in the PHAC[Public Health Agency of Canada]area, but running very smooth.". Individuals must show proof of vaccination on arrival. The government said it is working to supply all other ports of entry with test kits for travellers to take to meet the newestrequirements. The Sunday schedule is 8am to 7:41pm. Symptomatic people are given a red pamphlet, and asymptomatic people are given a green pamphlet. "Fully vaccinated travelers will not need to take a post-arrival test unless they have been randomly selected to complete a Day 1 COVID-19 molecular test," border officials said. Spader assumes Canada's testing requirement is to blame. Go to bestofwindsoressex.ca/vote to cast your ballot! Feb 14, 2022, 8:13 AM. In addition to these new requirements,Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that as of Monday, non-essential travellers entering Canadian land borders will also need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival. This marks an important step in the process of legalizing and regulating cannabis in Canada. The new rules apply to non-essential travellers, who also have to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the last 72 hours and obey existing quarantine requirements. Analysts say Canada's oil and gas industry will hit $40 billion in total investment in 2023, an increase of 11 per cent from last year. Travellers can book an appointment online at worldwidelabz.com or walk in. For detailed information regarding toll rates, please visit takethetunnel.com. . Non-essential travellers crossing into Canada at 11 more border crossings including Windsor's Ambassador Bridge will be required to take a COVID-19 test on site starting Thursday. In determining whether and when to rescind this order, DHS anticipates that it will take account of whether the vaccination requirement for non-U.S. air travelers remains in place. All inbound international travelers must show proof of an approved negative coronavirus test taken within a . Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. You may be subject to criminal charges if you attempt to travel to other countries with any amount of cannabis in your possession. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566. U.S. travelers must submit mandatory information including digital proof using ArriveCAN starting after a new version of the software is released at midnight on Monday. Travellers who arrive at the border and are symptomatic or don't have a proper quarantine planmay be required to go to a designated quarantine facility. Rescuers delved Wednesday through flattened, burned-out carriages for survivors and bodies after a passenger train and a freight train crashed head-on in central Greece overnight, killing at least 36 people and injuring scores. Ottawa's St. Patrick's Day parade, a decades-long tradition, has been cancelled due to a lack of volunteers and funding. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. (Sanjay Maru/CBC) Melanie Soler, vice-president of emergency management response operations for the Canadian Red Cross, explained the process in an interview earlier this week. 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It will have six-lanes: three Canadian-bound, three US-bound and a toll-free, dedicated multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. One person has been seriously injured following a workplace incident on Monday. Crossing into Canada, the Ambassador Bridge is your most direct link to: Crossing into the U.S., the Ambassador Bridge is a direct link to many major arteries/destinations, including: Shopping duty free means no GST, no federal tax, no manufacturing tax, no excise tax and no provincial tax. These requirementsapply to non-U.S.individualswho are traveling for essentialornon-essential reasons. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. 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The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding boaters thatwith the onset of warmer weather, boat and pleasure craft owners may be inclined to take their boats across the border on inland or coastal waterways, or to come to their cottages in Canada. #WindsorEssex #DiscoverOn #DiscoverCanada #DiscoverYQG #OntSouthwest @danieljamespike Get up close and personal with some of the amazing winged creatures that fly around #YQG. COVID-19 testing rolls out for people entering Canada at 11 more land border crossings | CBC News Loaded. 455 North State College Boulevard. The outside panels of the tower crane climbing system provided perfect canvasses for painting murals, with four climbing systems in place two on each side of the bridge. Cambrian College in Sudbury is the first in Ontario to launch a new three-year degree program after the province announced the expansion last year to address the labour shortage. Prior to that he spent 6 years in Sacramento covering a long list of big stories including wildfires and earthquakes. Failure to do so could result in a ticket. In fact,a non-essential traveller can self-administer theswab in their personal quarantine location, if desired, according to PHAC. We've got the parade, the Lions game and the Red Wings. DID YOU KNOW 2023 2011 East La Palma Avenue. "As of now, we haven't really seen a huge increase in day-to-day travelers.". Travellers can help facilitate their processing at the border by being prepared including using ArriveCAN and understanding their obligations. It is important to note that being considered an essential worker or essential employee in the province or municipality in which the person is seeking to enter does not automatically mean the person is exempt as per the CPHO designation. Cross-border workers entering Canada by a mode of transport other than an aircraft: In accordance with section 2(p) of OIC 2021-0075, a person who must enter Canada regularly to go to their normal place of employment or to return from their normal place of employment in the United States, if they do not directly care for persons 65 years of age or older within the 14-day period that begins on the day on which the person enters Canada, is considered a cross-border worker and may be exempt from pre-arrival testing, while section 6(e) exempts these travellers from quarantine requirements. Cannabis is illegal in most countries. However, unvaccinated youth between 12-17 and dependent children18 and older due to mental or physical health condition are permitted to enter but are subject to the 14-day quarantine mandate. Buses leave from the Windsor International Transit Terminal at 300 Chatham Street West. 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Randy Spader, Manager of Operations says the testing trailers will be at the south end of the Duty Free parking lot to the east of the bridge. The CDC considers people fully inoculated two weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Nearly four million Canadians have gotten mixed vaccine doses. It will cost a lot more, it costs $150 U.S. to get the rapid test.". There will only be one bus operating this service. Anyone who doesnt meet the requirements for nonessential travel will be denied entry, Canadian officials said. the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. However, the procedures must be adjusted to keep pace with other industries and our cross-border neighbors in the United States, says Jason Warzecha, president of Ambassador Duty Free. Vaccinated parents traveling with unvaccinated children under 12 years of agewill be exempt from quarantine. This would seem to be supported by the fact Ontario is now eliminating the vaccine passport.. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that as of Feb. 15,. Order in Council 2021-0075 (Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Quarantine, Isolation and Other Obligations)). A major bridge connecting the US and Canada has reopened after Canadian police arrested anti-vaccine mandate protesters and towed their trucks. The border remains closed to Canadians attempting to leave for non-essential purposes. This would have to be a nasal swab test including PCR (Polymerase chain. UPDATE July 21, 2021: US extends border restrictions for Canada, Mexico until Aug. 21. Select 'Manage settings' to manage your choices. Fully vaccinated United States citizens will be allowed to cross the border into Canada starting Aug. 9. Firefighters are investigating what caused an early morning house fire in the community of Highland Park. "All travelers who are randomly selected for the border testing surveillance program must complete the mandatory testing requirements. Visitors will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their flights departure. Available at Pharmacy only. Toll (passenger vehicle): www.ambassadorbridge.com Toll (passenger vehicle): $9.25 CDN or $7 U.S. For detailed information regarding toll rates, please visit https:www.ambassadorbridge.com Crossing into Canada, the Ambassador Bridge is your most direct link to: Highway 3 Highway 401 E.C. Madison Hall. Travellers must have documentation that clearly outlines how they meet the relevant exemption within section 6(e) as an essential service provider. Windsor West MP Brian Masse has been advocating for rapid testing at the border for quite some time. From paddling to fishing to cycling, there`s so much to do in #YQG! Spader says he doesnt expect there will be any impact to essential commuters or the commercial trucking industry because the testing will be done essentially across the street. Since January 22, 2022,the Department of Homeland Security has requirednon-U.S. individualsseeking to enter the United States via land ports of entryandferry terminalsatthe U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canadaborderstobe fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon request. Assure COVID Travel Clinics is going to offer same day PCR test results for $75 U.S. Boaters are still permitted to navigate across international waters if needed, but are not allowed to enter Canadian territorial or boundary waters for discretionary, leisure (non-essential) reasons, including entry for touring, sightseeing and pleasure fishing. As well, violating any instructions provided when you enter Canada is an offence under the Quarantine Act and could lead to up to six months in prison and/or $750,000 in fines. BSOs review and consider each traveller's unique circumstances, the purpose of the trip, and the documents presented at the time of entry. Not declaring cannabis in your possession at the Canadian border could also lead to arrest and prosecution. Transporting cannabis used for medical purposes will also remain illegal. The Ambassador Bridge, a key border crossing between the U.S. and Canada which had been blockaded by anti-COVID-protocol protesters since early last week, is expected to reopen to traffic soon. See details at Medicare Covers Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests . Please click here for the official government update. Starting Monday, the border testing surveillance program will be randomly requiring COVID-19 testing forsome travelers to track new COVID-19 variants and not complying could result in a ticket. Windsor offers an international transit system, giving you the option at affordable and easy transfers to and from the City of Detroit daily. Vehicles line up on the Detroit side of the Canadian border crossing on Nov. 8, 2021. Visitors will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their flights departure. Order in Council 2021-0077 (Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada from any Country other than the United States)). On April 21, 2022, DHS announced that it would extend these requirements. The Monday to Saturday scheduled is 6am to 9:41pm. Taking cannabis or any product containing cannabis into Canada will remain illegal and can result in serious criminal penalties both at home and abroad. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Chatham theft traced to Sarnia and Listowel, Ont. 519-792-2559, News Tips ON February 12, 2022, 7:22 PM Ambassador bridge, Canada, COVID Recommended Stories NBC Sports Philadelphia How tall is Victor Wembanyama? Essential workers, suchas truckers, emergency service providers, and those incross-border communities will be exempt from this requirement. Passengers entering Canada at 11 moreborder crossings will now have to give themselves a COVID-19 test as part of new entry requirements. Row Expressway (Michelle Maluske/CTV Windsor), Generators on site at the Windsor-Detroit tunnel in place for the rollout of on-site COVID-19 testing in Windsor, Ont. HOME. In order for a traveller to be exempt as an essential service provider, their travel must be part of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Group Exemption list (scroll down to OIC 45 and click on Group Exemption under 6(e) of the Order for an expanded list) made pursuant to section 58 of the Quarantine Act. WINDSOR, ONT. man left with huge medical bills after insurer denies coverage following stroke in Arizona, Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral': researcher, Man charged with second-degree murder after family dispute in Guelph, Person pronounced dead after vehicle spotted in ditch near Elora, Kitchener, Ont. Visit Transit Windsoror call 519-944-4111 or 311 for more details or to reserve your seat. Researchers at the University of Calgary are starting a national project to try to get more insight into the brain as people age. making prescription contraceptives free this year, Iran can make fissile material for a bomb 'in about 12 days': U.S. official, Sask. All travellers, including those with a right of entry, must meet the new testing and quarantine requirements when coming to Canada. And Soler says they will walk the traveller through the necessary steps for taking the next test and submitting 10 days into their mandatory quarantine. A Windsor doctor is setting up clinics in Detroit to provide PCR tests for Canadians crossing the Windsor-Detroit border back into Canada. More information can be found at www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com. "With these additional COVID testing requirements and safety measures at the land border, our government is taking extra steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its variants in border-communities," said Windsor-Tecumseh MPIrek Kusmierczyk in a news release. (Annie Barker/Detroit Free Press via AP), Death of Kingsville man being investigated by SIU, Chatham Cenotaph damaged with blue spray paint. On-site COVID-19 testing is slated to begin first thing Thursday morning at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge in Windsor. Certain provinces and territories in Canada may have more stringent rules aboutpeople who recently returned from travel. 's South Coast are preparing for yet another blast of wintry weather. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are cooperating in this joint venture to simplify border crossings for members, while enhancing security. A similar PCR test across the state costs a minimum of $150 U.S. and in some cases it takes nearly 24 hours to get the results. "We have seen a lot of snowbirds, basically people going down to Florida. They may then be referred to a quarantine officer who will decide whether the traveller needs further medical assessment as COVID-19 remains one of many communicable diseases listed in the Quarantine Act. One way (including service to Cobo Center/Hall, Rosa Parks Transit Center, Campus Martius and Hart Plaza.) SEARCH. Coronavirus in the Olympics: Figure skater Keegan Messing didn't watch Canada compete in the team event that he'd been forced to miss because of his positive COVID-19 test, saying it was too . Ontario Provincial Police say one person has died after a single-vehicle crash south of Elora. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Iran could make enough fissile for one nuclear bomb in "about 12 days," a top U.S. Defense Department official said on Tuesday, down from the estimated one year it would have taken while the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was in effect. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. WINDSOR, ONT. Click here to read Canadas full announcement. For further information on all of these documents under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, please visit cbp.govfor more information.