Communities clamor for Canadian border closure to end Border communities endure 15-month long closure Communities on the U.S. and Canadian borders hope a rise in vaccinations means a return to normal. Q13 News' Steve Kiggins' reports. BLAINE, Wash. - Communities on both sides of the U.S. – Canadian border are hoping rising vaccinationrates could mean life may finally soon be returning to normal. On Tuesday, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee urged federal officials to consider an immediate full or partial reopening of the international border. It is being seen as a positive step for communities that depend on our northern neighbors for a strong economy.