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Trump confirms border with Canada to temporarily close

Non-essential travel will not be allowed until the ban is lifted, though commerce is expected to continue.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick
Pigeon River border summer

THUNDER BAY – U.S President Donald Trump has confirmed the Canadian and American border will be temporarily closed.

“We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic. Trade will not be affected. Details to follow!”

Trump did not release a timeline.

Leith Dunick

About the Author: Leith Dunick

A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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