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Restrictions leave US travelers high and dry

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(CNN) —  In downtown Buffalo, New York, crossing the border into Ontario , Canada , used to be as easy as driving one mile across the Peace Bridge over the Niagara River. But that's now a forbidden route. In the coronavirus era, New York residents and out-of-state road trippers aren't allowed to cross the border for leisure  travel . Welcome to Key Marina US citizens have been shut out of their neighboring country to the north and a slew of nations around the world. The latest travel news affecting Americans: The European Union is considering blocking travelers from areas with severe Covid-19 outbreaks after it opens it borders on July 1. Since the United States has more confirmed coronavirus cases than anywhere else in the world, with numbers increasing in some states each day, US travelers are unlikely to be allowed in any time soon. "The US's chances are close to zero," an EU diplomat told CNN. "With their infection rates ... not even they can believe in t...

Ontario Investing in Rainy River's Agri-Food Sector

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Add caption FORT FRANCES - The Ontario government is investing more than $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in two Rainy River agricultural projects, creating three jobs. Rainy River Future Development Corporation is receiving $1 million to begin a two-year tile drainage program in the Rainy River district. Tile drainage is a common land-improvement practice that creates more consistent crop yields by helping water flow more freely through the soil, which reduces plant stress and wear and tear on farming equipment. Brielmann Agriculture Ltd. is receiving $96,758 to build new storage facilities and purchase new equipment. This project will bring more revenue to the region by making it easier to export food products such as soybeans, canola, oats and wheat from Northern Ontario. "The agricultural industry is a key economic driver and significant job creator in many northern communities," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Dev...

Ontario won’t allow overnight camps to operate this summer, but day camps may go ahead; Ontario’s cases of COVID-19 jump by 505, with 14 deaths; Ontario cancels classes for rest of school year

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The latest  novel coronavirus  news from Canada and around the world Tuesday (this file will be updated throughout the day). Web links to longer stories if available. 8 p.m.:  Another resident has died at Hawthorne Place Care Centre in North York, the home said Tuesday. The COVID-19 outbreak at the home has killed 39 so far. Ninety-six residents and 103 staff at the home tested positive for the virus. Many remain at home in self-isolation, and 21 have since returned to work. A team of military personnel has been assisting at the nursing home since late April. "Hawthorne Place engages with Public Health on a daily basis and we continue to follow all isolation, screening, and enhanced cleaning protocols as directed by local and provincial health authorities,” said Gale Coburn, executive director of the home. 5:55 p.m.  Day camps in Ontario will be permitted to open for July and August, the premier’s office announced Tuesday, but overnight camps will not be p...

Donald Trump Jr's rare sheep hunt 'cost US taxpayers $75,000'

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Donald Trump Jr shot a rare mountain sheep and met the country's president, according to the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (Crew). Most of the money went to their Secret Service protection, the group said. Researchers say the Trump family take 12 times as many trips as the Obamas. Welcome to Key Marina. A one stop fun shop with full service marina also offering a Fishing, Hunting, Tackle & Bait shop, Cottage rental The Crew report accuses the Trump family of draining the Secret Services' finances with their average of 1,000 more trips per year, many for leisure, than the previous first family. "This trip is just one example of the expenses the Trump family is incurring with American taxpayers, and if just one of Don Jr's trophy hunting trips cost more than $75,000, it's staggering to think how high the total bill must be," the report's authors conclude. An employee of Mr Trump Jr told CNN that the eight-day trip last August was p...