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Fully vaccinated Americans will be allowed to travel to Canada for non-essential travel from August 9, the federal government said on Monday. Then, on September 7, “provided Canada’s COVID-19 epidemiology remains favorable,” the border will open to fully vaccinated travelers from other countries. We link you to two reports below. And Andy Riga has all of the day’s pandemic news. Read his blog here.

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When the Canadian government outlined its plans to relax the border rules, it was unclear when and how the US would follow suit.  This file photo shows the Canadian border crossing in Lacolle, Quebec. When the Canadian government outlined its plans to relax the border rules, it was unclear when and how the US would follow suit. This file photo shows the Canadian border crossing in Lacolle, Quebec. Photo by Ryan Remiorz /THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canada will allow fully vaccinated US visitors to enter the country starting August 9. Read more here.

Travelers line up on Monday, July 19, 2021 to check-in at the Air Canada counter at Trudeau Airport in Montreal. Travelers line up on Monday, July 19, 2021 to check-in at the Air Canada counter at Trudeau Airport in Montreal. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette

The tourism industry breathes a sigh of relief as Ottawa unveils the roadmap for the reopening of the border. Read more here.

People with protective masks attend a concert by in Barcelona, ​​Spain on March 27, 2021 People with protective masks attend a concert of “Love of Lesbian” at Palau Sant Jordi on March 27, 2021 in Barcelona, ​​Spain, the first massive concert since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by ALBERT GEA /REUTERS

Quebec City hosts concerts to test the safety of major events. Read more here.

Alison De Courcy Ireland leaves the courtroom on February 7, 2019. De Courcy Ireland was convicted Monday while behind the wheel of a truck on loan to then Montreal Canadien Zack Kassian. Alison De Courcy Ireland leaves the courtroom on February 7, 2019. De Courcy Ireland was convicted Monday while behind the wheel of a truck on loan to then Montreal Canadien Zack Kassian. Photo by Pierre Obendrauf /Montreal Gazette files

Wife with ex-Hab Zack Kassian acquitted of drunk driving. Read more here.

St. Columba is a 101 year old former Anglican church on NDG Ave. St. Columba is a 101 year old former Anglican church on NDG Ave. Photo by Dave Sidaway /Montreal Gazette

Referendum on the fate of the former NDG church. Read more here.

Montreal Police investigators investigate fire bomb damage at the Montreal Kosher Boulangerie in the St-Laurent neighborhood on June 28, 2021. Montreal Police investigators investigate fire bomb damage at the Montreal Kosher Boulangerie in the St-Laurent neighborhood on June 28, 2021. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette

Montreal Police released surveillance photos of alleged serial arsonists. Read more here.

Mary Simon will attend a press conference in Gatineau on July 6, 2021, at which she will be announced as the next Governor General of Canada. Mary Simon will attend a press conference in Gatineau on July 6, 2021, at which she will be announced as the next Governor General of Canada. Photo by PATRICK DOYLE /REUTERS

Investigation started after 400 complaints about the lack of French in the new GG. Read more here.

A man arrives in Shawinigan, Que. To cast his vote at a polling station on Monday, October 21, 2019. A man arrives in Shawinigan, Que. To cast his vote at a polling station on Monday, October 21, 2019. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS / Graham Hughes

Foreign actors will try to interfere in the next Canadian elections: espionage agency. Read more here.

#ICYMI: Border opening, Mary Simon, Alouettes, Seattle and more In 2019, people in the G20 countries wasted more food per capita than a large car (2,166 kilograms) weighed. Photo by Getty Images

G20 consumers waste more than 2,100 kg – the equivalent of a large car – on food every year. Read more here.

Alouettes receiver Quan Bray caught 58 passes for 818 yards in 16 games in 2019, scoring six touchdowns in the process.  He also returned punts and kickoffs. Alouettes receiver Quan Bray caught 58 passes for 818 yards in 16 games in 2019, scoring six touchdowns in the process. He also returned punts and kickoffs. Photo by Dave Sidaway /jpg

Alouettes’ Quan Bray vows to make the most of his second chance with the team. Read more here.

“The atmosphere is generally relaxed,” said Geoff Baker, author of the Seattle Times, seen here on the balcony of his home. “There are some great natural spots to see. You can buy real estate out here where you see mountains, you will see water. “ Photo courtesy Geoff Baker

Seattle seems like a nice place to live for Kraken chosen players. Read more here.