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It's an ongoing event at the EY Centre. They close down for a few days to re-stock then re-open with a sliding scale of prices for electronics and a fixed price for other items. I believe it has re-opened today and should last until early next week.

I've just discovered what HAL did with some of the souvenir merchandise that didn't (or wouldn't) sell during the shutdown. When visiting a local liquidation sale in Ottawa, Canada yesterday, I couldn't help but notice a number of tables piled high with Holland America merchandise, including mugs, caps, t-shirts, bags marked Panama, Rome, among other destinations. Who needs to book a cruise when you can buy a new t-shirt and pretend (or dream)?

A tannoy (brand name) is what the Brits call a loudspeaker 🙂

Thank goodness for cell phones. In this type of situation one would be in a real pickle were it not for a mobile device.

Why the need for security? Since the interviews are by appointment, it is unlikely that a large number of clients would arrive at the same time. When we went for our original interview a number of years ago my husband and I were the only two people in the office, along with one Canadian and one US agent.

So if the US centres are open, then Canada must have already assigned agents there?

So glad to see pickleball on the list 🙂

I've seen the wrapping machine at the airport in Montreal. I suppose it's an extra layer of security against theft, and also some protection against flimsy luggage latches or zippers that risk spilling a bag's contents all over the baggage carousel.

I suppose it helps to be located in the same city as the port, with the option to quarantine at home, should the need arise.

Just a word of caution. I read somewhere on these boards that the test kits may leak if packed in your checked luggage. It might be best to put them in a carry-on (as long as TSA permits).

Just wondering if payment has to be made immediately (as is the case for the casino booking)?