Ontario reports 508 new COVID-19 infections as province expands booster shot eligibility
Ontario reported over 500 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row as the province expanded eligibility for booster shoots on Saturday.
Provincial health officials logged 508 new coronavirus infections today, down from 563 yesterday but up from 356 a week ago.
Business greets Canada-U.S. border opening as glass half full due to testing rule
OTTAWA – Monday’s reopening of the Canada-U.S. land border is sparking a mixed reaction among Canadian business leaders: They’re excited that people and not just goods will be crossing the border again but are wary of remaining red tape.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of Canada say the Canadian requirement for returning travellers to provide a recent, negative molecular test is an unnecessary obstacle to kick-starting business travel and tourism.
They say proof of vaccination is all that should be needed and the test requirement should be scrapped.
