Author: Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY

Canadian businesses are facing staffing shortages and supply chain issues as they prepare for the border to reopen to vaccinated Americans.

Canada Border Services Agency union workers ended strike actions, allowing a smoother flow to border traffic.

Health experts say each family will have to evaluate whether to follow through on summer vacation plans amid the spread of the COVID delta variant.

Nearly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees are set to begin strikes Friday ahead of Canada’s Aug. 9 reopening to vaccinated Americans.

COVID-related travel restrictions have been in place in the U.S. since early 2020, leaving many families and couples waiting to see loved ones.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising travelers to avoid Greece, Ireland, the U.S. Virgin Islands, regardless of vaccination status.

Two travelers trying to enter Toronto from the USA were fined after providing false information related to proof of vaccination.

Delta is eliminating fees for changes to basic economy trips through the rest of the year.

Delta’s no frills basic economy tickets usually cannot be changed or canceled, but the airline is adding flexibility through the end of the year.

The United States has no plans to lift travel restrictions at this point given the rise of the delta variant, according to the White House.