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Travellers facing ‘chaotic’ delays as Pearson airport navigates long lines, staffing issues

Travellers at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport are being asked to pack plenty of patience on Monday, as longer than expected lineups and staffing issues are causing delays. Staff shortages blamed for long security lines at Canadian airportsLong security lines at several Canadian airports are the result of a shortage in staff, according to officials. The union…

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Germany to ban UK travellers entering country from tomorrow

Travellers from Britain and Northern Ireland will be banned from entering Germany from midnight tomorrow, because of virus variants circulating in the UK. In most cases, they will only be allowed to enter if they are a German citizen or resident, similar to our own ‘red list’ stipulations. Spouses and children under 18 of a…

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Travellers who don’t declare cannabis at the border will soon face fines

Starting Monday, travellers who fail to declare cannabis and cannabis products when crossing the border could face fines.A sign near Gretna, Man., warns travellers against crossing into the U.S. with cannabis. (Rémi Authier/CBC)Starting Monday, travellers who lie about carrying marijuana over the Canadian border could face fines. Recreational cannabis has been legal in Canada since the fall of…

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