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]
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]
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]
“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]
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]
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]
