From the Niagara Falls Review:
Fill up the printer ink cartridges and load up the letterhead.
The St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce is urging its members to send a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security asking it to modify the requirement that anyone entering the U.S. will need a passport by June 2009.
The intent is to convince U.S. decision makers to reconsider the controversial Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative taking its toll on the local tourism industry.
“Take it upon yourself, if you believe this to be an important economic matter in the future of Niagara, take this (letter) put your name on it and mail it,” said Walter Sendzik, chamber executive vice-president and general manager.