Detroit Red Wings offering cheaper PCR tests to lure Canadian hockey fans across the border

Canada News News

Detroit Red Wings offering cheaper PCR tests to lure Canadian hockey fans across the border
Canada Latest News,Canada Headlines
  • 📰 CTVNews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 30 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 15%
  • Publisher: 99%

With the pricey PCR COVD-19 testing requirement deterring many Canadian travellers from taking advantage of the open US land borders, some organizations and travellers are finding cheaper solutions.

With the pricey PCR COVD-19 testing requirement deterring many Canadian travellers from taking advantage of the open U.S. land borders, some organizations and travellers are finding cheaper solutions.

“The goal is to make this more convenient for our Canadian fans,” says Spencer Ambrosius, Red Wings vice-president of ticket sales. “You will be emailed the results before the game is over, so that on your return trip it’s easy to pop it up on your phone,” says Ambrosius.With a negative test result valid for 72 hours, fans can return for multiple games within a three-day period using the same test.

“They seem to be putting in the zip code of either the accommodation of where they are staying or their hotel and it works,” says Martin Firestone, travel insurance broker.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

CTVNews /  🏆 1. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

'Hassle cost' of COVID-19 test may dissuade shoppers from crossing Canada-U.S. border, expert says'Hassle cost' of COVID-19 test may dissuade shoppers from crossing Canada-U.S. border, expert saysThe cost of a PCR test for COVID-19 may make cross-border shopping less appealing for some Canadians, one expert says.
Read more »

Short lineups to cross into the U.S. as border opens to vaccinated CanadiansShort lineups to cross into the U.S. as border opens to vaccinated CanadiansCritics say the COVID\u002D19 test requirement — which could cost between $150 to $250 — could discourage many Canadians from quick visits across the border.
Read more »

Edmonton Oilers come up short against Red Wings - Edmonton | Globalnews.caEdmonton Oilers come up short against Red Wings - Edmonton | Globalnews.caThe Detroit Red Wings held off a late Edmonton Oilers rally to grab a 4-2 win Thursday night.
Read more »

Namestnikov scores two, lifts Red Wings to 4-2 win over OilersNamestnikov scores two, lifts Red Wings to 4-2 win over OilersVladislav Namestnikov scores pair, Red Wings shut down Oilers power play as Detroit beats Edmonton 4-2
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-04-02 11:49:28