Ambassador Bridge officially reopened after weeklong disruption to trade and traffic
About 12 people were arrested and another 10 vehicles were towed from the bridge entrance Sunday, a day after most of the protesters had left and police had regained access.
About 12 people were arrested and another 10 vehicles were towed from the bridge entrance Sunday, a day after most of the protesters had left and police had regained access.
Windsor police removing protesters from Ambassador Bridge Saturday morning
“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” another said.
“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” another said.
Ambassador Bridge blockade updates: Ontario premier orders State of Emergency as protesters open lane
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
In a sign of good faith and that the blockade may be lowering, demonstrators have opened a single lane to allow for traffic to flow over the international border.
Ambassador Bridge closure threatens automotive industry on both sides of the border
The Ambassador Bridge closure is wrapping up day four and there's no end in sight, unless the city leaders in Windsor get their way. Until the bridge reopens, the automotive industry on both sides of the border is at risk.
The Ambassador Bridge closure is wrapping up day four and there's no end in sight, unless the city leaders in Windsor get their way. Until the bridge reopens, the automotive industry on both sides of the border is at risk.
Ambassador Bridge Blockade: Windsor mayor tells protesters they're not welcome
While access to the Ambassador Bridge has remained partially open since demonstrators began disrupting traffic this week, the Windsor mayor said protesters had created enough gridlock that nobody could get across.
While access to the Ambassador Bridge has remained partially open since demonstrators began disrupting traffic this week, the Windsor mayor said protesters had created enough gridlock that nobody could get across.
Windsor Mayor: Ambassador Bridge 'really isn't' open as border blockage extends a fourth day
The mayor also said in an interview with a local radio station that many of the protesters were "mentally unstable" and it was making dealing with them a "real issue."
The mayor also said in an interview with a local radio station that many of the protesters were "mentally unstable" and it was making dealing with them a "real issue."
Ambassador Bridge woes stretch into third day, creating heavy traffic at Michigan's Blue Water Bridge
Traffic that's been diverted to Port Huron for access to Canada is creating scenes of major gridlock at the border where truck traffic stretches for miles.
Traffic that's been diverted to Port Huron for access to Canada is creating scenes of major gridlock at the border where truck traffic stretches for miles.
Ambassador Bridge reopens for U.S. bound traffic after Canadian trucker protest blocks traffic
The bridge was closed to traffic Monday night and early Tuesday morning after a demonstration of truckers spilled onto roadways leading to and away from the border.
The bridge was closed to traffic Monday night and early Tuesday morning after a demonstration of truckers spilled onto roadways leading to and away from the border.
DHS orders ICE to immediately end mass worksite arrests
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Federal immigration agents will stop making mass worksite arrest of immigrants employees suspected of living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Border agents seize $200K in unreported cash at US-Canada border in Detroit
The money was seized because it exceeded the amount of cash that can be brought over without being declared. The driver was released without incident.
The money was seized because it exceeded the amount of cash that can be brought over without being declared. The driver was released without incident.
U.S. extends border restrictions to non-essential travel with Canada and Mexico until Sept. 21
Canada opened its border to vaccinated Americans earlier in August.
Canada opened its border to vaccinated Americans earlier in August.
Canadian border employees are striking today, forcing delays for shipping and tourists
A strike of border employees beginning Friday at that Canadian-U.S. crossing will delay travel between the two countries and create potential issues for the reopening of the border to vaccinated Americans next week.
A strike of border employees beginning Friday at that Canadian-U.S. crossing will delay travel between the two countries and create potential issues for the reopening of the border to vaccinated Americans next week.
Drug charges against Canadian trucker dropped who says he was victim of smuggling scheme
Tasbir Singh, 32, was detained at the border on July 7 after agents found 2,200 pounds of weed in his truck. But Singh's lawyer said he was the victim of a drug smuggling scheme.
Tasbir Singh, 32, was detained at the border on July 7 after agents found 2,200 pounds of weed in his truck. But Singh's lawyer said he was the victim of a drug smuggling scheme.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Canada rejects plan for people to receive COVID-19 vaccine at US border tunnel
A plan to tap into Michigan's vaccine surplus would have had Canadian residents stand along the border at the bridge and have health care workers jab them.
A plan to tap into Michigan's vaccine surplus would have had Canadian residents stand along the border at the bridge and have health care workers jab them.
Michigan Reps. Dingell, Stevens call for strategy reopening U.S.-Canada border
Reps. Dan Kildee, Andy Levin, Lisa McClain, Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga, and John Moolenaar made a similar plea in a letter sent to Biden earlier this week.
Reps. Dan Kildee, Andy Levin, Lisa McClain, Peter Meijer, Bill Huizenga, and John Moolenaar made a similar plea in a letter sent to Biden earlier this week.
Canada eases COVID-19 restrictions, but border with U.S. remains closed
Every month the border remains closed, economic losses reach into the billions due to the 22 million fewer visitors traveling into the country.
Every month the border remains closed, economic losses reach into the billions due to the 22 million fewer visitors traveling into the country.
COVID-19 restrictions at U.S.-Canada border extended until July 21, updates for vaccinated people to come
Canadian officials plan to have an update for vaccinated travelers with further details available next Monday.
Canadian officials plan to have an update for vaccinated travelers with further details available next Monday.
'Don't go!': Migrant boy screams after being abandoned along US-Mexico border, video shows
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A video shows a migrant boy screaming "don't go" after being left alone at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Travel restrictions between the U.S. and Canada separate couple for 10 months
While Bake and Temple may not be able to stand next to one another, they're doing everything they can to still see each other. On New Years Day the two grabbed their binoculars and met on opposite sides of the Detroit River.
While Bake and Temple may not be able to stand next to one another, they're doing everything they can to still see each other. On New Years Day the two grabbed their binoculars and met on opposite sides of the Detroit River.