Canadian crossing set to reopen amid controversy over arming guards

After being closed for more than a month, the Seaway International Bridge will reopen at 6 a.m. today, according to a Canada Border Services Agency release. Canadian officials plan to open a temporary border checkpoint at the base of the north span of the bridge in the city of Cornwall, Ontario. "At this time the existing CBSA facility on Cornwall Island remains closed. The CBSA will only reopen its facility when border services officers can work there safely with all of the tools they need to do their job, including their duty firearm. The CBSA is committed to continuing talks with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in order to resolve the situation," the release said. "The CBSA also continues to explore all options concerning the long-term viability of the Cornwall port of entry."