By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.

Summary

The U.S. government has ordered the Haskell Free Library and Opera House, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border, to end Canadian access through its Vermont entrance due to drug trafficking concerns.

Starting Oct. 1, Canadians must use a new entrance on the Canadian side, costing the library over 100,000 CAD to build.

Locals on both sides express frustration at ending the century-old tradition.

The library, a nonprofit since 1901, launched a fundraising campaign, raising more than half the needed funds through small community donations.

    • ALQ@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      You just described the current US administration pretty accurately. It’s appalling, and terrifying, to have thin-skinned toddlers with this much power.

    • miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      3 days ago

      It’s truly sad what has become of the USA. Being Canadian and residing in Hamilton for my first 40 years: I’ve crossed the border over 1000 times. Had season tickets for the Sabres. Concerts, sports (Ernie De Gregorio!), shopping. Pete’s Market and Honey’s in NF!
      We didn’t even have to show ID until 9/11 !!

      As of 2016, I’ve crossed once (for a gig in Buffalo in 2018) and that’s been it.

      As of now, never again.

    • Auli@lemmy.caEnglish
      72·
      3 days ago

      We should be just as petty. Most books are on Canadian side build a wall.