News that Canada would open its borders to U.S. citizens making non-essential trips starting Aug. 9 this week energized residents and business owners, but that was tempered by a U.S. decision Wednesday to keep its border closed to all but essential travel until at least Aug. 21.
Border crossings into Canada will require proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said U.S. citizens and…
