Canadian and the US have agreed to keep their continent-wide border closed to non-essential travel until August 21. The news broke Tuesday morning. Sources say both governments are agreed. The ban on discretionary travel was first introduced in March and has been extended each month since. The latest extension was set to expire on July 21. There is widespread concern in Canada that rampaging COVID-19 in the US will set off new infections here.
Trudeau apologizes
Prime Minister Trudeau has apologized for failing to recuse himself in the awarding of a government contract to a charity with deep connections to his family.
Were family courts derelict in death of Keira Kagan?
Keira Kagan, 4, died in February while in her father’s care. Her mother, Jennifer Kagan-Viater, believes Keira’s death could have been prevented if the court system had considered accusations of spousal abuse during their bitter custody battle. She is now fighting for change. Keira Kagan archives