How much longer must Western New Yorkers wait to visit Canada?
Next week we'll find out whether the border closure will be extended again. 2 On Your Side asked U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins about what's causing the hold-up. A practically empty Peace Bridge has been a common site for the past 16 months as the restrictions have been regularly extended. One week from today, we'll find out whether they will be extended again. Many people wonder if things will be different this time. "Two people can make this happen: the president of the United States, and the Canadian prime minister," Higgins said. "All of the science supports the opening of the border. "People have been separated from the border for 16 months. People have been fully vaccinated, posing no threat to anybody. Ridiculous. Completely ridiculous."