With first anniversary of Canada-U.S. border closure approaching, border towns in U.S. are counting the ways in which the absence of Canadian shoppers is hurting economically. For Canadians looking ... [Continue Reading]
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Tourism Economic Impact Critical for Bellingham and Whatcom County COVID-19 Recovery
By Sandy Ward, CEO and President, Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on local jobs. Small businesses, restaurants and lodging have been hit ... [Continue Reading]
Washington state’s once-bustling border towns and islands fall silent, due to coronavirus pandemic
Sharp-eyed dwellers of Washington’s northwest corner could look skyward in recent weeks and see thousands of snow geese — winter residents of the nearby Skagit Valley — gracefully winging their way ... [Continue Reading]
BelleWood Acres Apple Farm in Lynden
“I would hate to have to confiscate your apples,” the Canadian border guard said with a smile as I re-entered the country. I was returning from a trip to Lynden, Washington where I spent three days ... [Continue Reading]
Yankee businesses celebrate recovering Canuck buck
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism CEO Sandy Ward said hotel booking in Whatcom County were 12 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. “It’s been a little bit tough the last couple of ... [Continue Reading]
An American City Stranded at the Tip of a Canadian Peninsula
The Convention of 1818 between Britain and America following the War of 1812 had a tough job to take on: determining the border between Canada and the United States. In an effort to avoid controversy ... [Continue Reading]