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Dyer: Despite violence, little risk of new Troubles in N. Ireland

Sat, 2026-06-20 00:28

Last week’s violence in Northern Ireland, not really a “protest” but an organized pogrom, is being seized on by the British and international hard right as further evidence “out-of-control immigration” is fuelling justifiable anger of the beleaguered (and soon to be replaced) white majority. This is a steaming heap of

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Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival

Wed, 2026-05-27 22:00

Great Lakes Echo

By Owen McCarthy A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.

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Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Thu, 2026-05-07 09:05

Great Lakes Echo

By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.

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Michigan finalizes 10-year maritime strategy to boost jobs, improve ports

Wed, 2026-04-29 15:25

Great Lakes Commission

Michigan’s maritime strategy, a 10-year plan aimed at driving economic growth and creating well-paying jobs across the maritime industry is finalized. The strategy calls for major upgrades to Michigan’s ports […]

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RURAL CURRENTS: A small length of canal vitalized the young country’s export capacity

Tue, 2026-03-31 12:19

The Lucknow Sentinel

The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals

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Stunt driving charge laid in Kincardine

Tue, 2026-03-31 11:38

Kincardine News

A 23-year-old Kincardine resident has been charged with stunt driving after allegedly exceeding the speed limit by more than 50 kilometres per hour. Around 10:15 p.m. on March 21, officers conducting proactive patrols along Highway 21 in Kincardine witnessed a vehicle travelling at 133 kilometres per hour in a posted

Baranyai: Case of Humbolt Broncos driver highlights system flaws

Sun, 2026-03-22 00:31

The London Free Press

The driver who killed 16 and injured 13 faces imminent deportation to India because of double standard that persists for permanent residents

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Dimanche: Will ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit U.S. tourism in 2026?

Mon, 2026-03-09 11:46

The London Free Press

Policy stances from the Trump administration have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians.

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Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles

Sat, 2026-02-14 07:50

Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration

Book explores Hemingway’s experiences ‘up north’

Thu, 2026-02-12 08:01

Great Lakes Echo

By Julia Belden

An Alanson-raised author whose book on Ernest Hemingway’s ties to Northern Michigan explains the region’s influence on the novelist’s work. The book “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” has just been released in paperback.

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