The flags of Canada and the United States fly outside a hotel in downtown Ottawa, on Feb. 1, 2025. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt took part in a longtime summer tradition bringing together a border community in her province with one in the U.S. state of Maine, despite the ongoing trade war between the two countries.
The International Homecoming Festival is an annual event that includes several activities running simultaneously in St. Stephen, N.B., and Calais, Maine. It includes a street fair, concerts, children’s games, and a fireworks display.
