[R-G] Mohawk protest shuts Canada-U.S. border at Cornwall

[Anthony Fenton]

http://www.thestar.com/printArticle/643505

Mohawk protest shuts Canada-U.S. border at Cornwall
June 01, 2009
THE CANADIAN PRESS

CORNWALL, ONT. – A U.S. border crossing in Cornwall, Ont., was closed  
just before midnight Sunday night in advance of an Akwesasne Mohawk  
protest.

Canadian Border Services Agency workers left their posts on Cornwall  
Island, citing safety concerns.

Reports say there are now about 400 Mohawks camped out near the  
building and they began cheering when news of the departure became  
known.

They are opposed to border guards arming themselves with handguns.

Travellers are being advised to use the Prescott or Dundee port of  
entry instead.

There is no estimated time yet of when the Seaway International Bridge  
will re-open.