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Archive for 'Border News'

North Country Chamber: U.S. tariffs on Canada are binationally harmful

See the list of local industries that will be adversely affected  Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Judge orders woman facing charges related to fatal border patrol shooting held in custody as investigation sprawls

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem makes surprise visit to Vermont following shooting of border patrol agent

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Man tied to suspect in Vermont border patrol killing could face death penalty in California, prosecutor says

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What a 25% tariff on Canadian goods would mean in the North Country

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Border agent shooting suspect makes initial appearance in front of Burlington judge

“The guns recovered from the scene of the shooting were purchased from an individual who is allegedly a resident of Orleans, Vermont.” Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Suspension of federal funding hits Vermont refugee resettlement agencies and dozens of new arrivals

“Our 40-year history has shown the remarkable compassion of Americans towards those who stood alongside US troops, escaped violent conflicts, and those seeking hope and freedom,” Joe Wiah, executive director of the council Click here for the VTDigger story 

Suspects in killings of Vermont border patrol agent and California man connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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Prosecutor says woman charged in fatal border agent shooting had ties to people of interest in other homicides

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Special Weather Statement for Northern St. Lwrence and Franklin Counties

Sunday, January 26, 11:30 a.m. – NWS Burlington Heads up! If you’re traveling along NY-37 or US-11 in New York. A special weather statement has been issued for a line of heavy snow showers moving out of Canada into northern St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. Quick reductions in visibility and gusty winds are likely. #nywx

Are we Ten Days from a Trade War?

Statement from Chamber of Commerce President Garry Douglas: Given that the U.S.-Canadian dynamic in all of its many forms is arguably the single biggest driving force in the North Country economy, we were right to feel relief when the President’s executive orders called for a substantive review of trade relationships versus immediate tariffs. A review […]

‘It was shocking and horrific and surreal’: Family of Border Patrol Agent killed in Vermont speaks out

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Officials identify U.S. Border Patrol agent killed Monday in Coventry, disclose more details of shooting

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Border Patrol agent killed in shooting in Vermont; Person in custody

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2 dead, including U.S. Border Patrol agent, following shooting in northern Vermont

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Quebec government upping border security with Trump set to take office

Hundreds of police officers on call to secure its border with Vermont, New Hampshire and New York Click here for a VTDigger story 

Chamber President Garry Douglas recognized as a TRAILBLAZER IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT by CITY & STATE magazine.

The most recent edition spotlights the biggest innovators and groundbreakers in government, business, academia and advocacy circles who are creating jobs and improving the wellbeing of all New York. The recognition cited our work in developing the Quebec-New York economic relationship and in the creation of a growing cluster of Transportation Equipment and Aerospace manufacturers […]

French-Canadian immigration: Prof. unveils new research

Mark Richard, PhD presented work at Plattsburgh Public Library Speaker Series Click here for the Sun Community News story 

CBP announces reduced border crossing hours

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Billy Jones makes City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

Described as “the Assembly’s Ambassador to Canada” Click here for the Sum Community News story 

Champlain CBP officers recover stolen vehicle, loaded rifle and ammo

Inventory of vehicle revealed a loaded Ruger rifle and 70 rounds of ammo Click here for the Sun Community News story 

SENATOR STEC, ASSEMBLYMEMBERS GRAY, BLANKENBUSH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CALL FOR REPEAL OF GREEN LIGHT LAW FOR BORDER COUNTIES

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R, C-Black River) joined law enforcement officials from St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Jefferson Counties at a press conference to advocate for their legislation (Senate bill S.2147/A.5145) that would repeal the state’s “Green Light Law” for border counties. Under that law, federal, […]

2023 Tourism Economic Impact Numbers Released for the Adirondack Region and Clinton County

Clinton County experienced moderate growth in visitor spending in 2023, reaching $193 million, according to the latest Adirondacks Tourism Economic Impact Report. This growth is attributed to targeted marketing efforts in Canada and the county’s increasing reputation as a premier destination for professional bass fishing tournaments. The report, released by Tourism Economics, highlights that Clinton […]

Champlain U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested

According to State Police, three U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and four former officers were charged. Click here for the Press-Republican story 

7 Champlain Customs Officers charged with stealing thousands from feds, union

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