Blue Water Bridge. February 27, 2021 Photo by Melanie IrwinBlue Water Bridge. February 27, 2021 Photo by Melanie Irwin
Sarnia

Council asked to endorse resolution to scrap molecular testing

Mike Bradley says molecular testing to re-enter Canada, is no longer necessary.

The Sarnia mayor is presenting a notice of motion on Monday, requesting that city council endorse the resolution passed by Fort Erie.

It requests the federal government discontinue the requirement for pre-arrival testing at land ports of entry along the Canada-U.S. border.

He said because of vaccines, including third doses, and the nature of the latest strain of COVID-19, molecular testing at the border no longer serves a purpose.

"At one point in time it had its value but, at this point in time we believe it no longer has any value to protecting Canadians," said Bradley.

"I hear the stories daily about the frustrations of crossing, the tests don't come back, the cost, and all of those things. There are a number of people who travel back and forth, or want to, to see loved ones."

Sarnia City Council will meet virtually at 10 a.m. Monday.

Read More Local Stories

File photo courtesy of  © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks

Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.