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Massive cargo ships move through the Great Lakes every day, carrying the goods that help keep Michigan’s economy running. When crews need vital supplies or packages from home, a small […]
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It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
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Ohio officials have urged Congress to reauthorize the soon-to-expire Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, describing it as a crucial tool for protecting drinking water, fighting invasive species and supporting a regional […]
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By Joshua Kim
A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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By Samantha Ku
A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.
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The local economy lost more than 3,000 jobs in March, pushing the London area’s unemployment rate to 9.1 per cent, the highest in Canada, new figures show. March’s jobless rate marks the eight straight month the local unemployment figure has been rising, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The rate was 8.8
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By Riley Wilson
Climate change, invasive species and other human-driven pressures are among the leading causes of declining freshwater health in the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation reports. There's a growing need for community engagement to protect the lakes, one study finds.
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The old port did a huge international business in its day, signified with the vast, now empty grain terminals
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A stagnant economy has the ruling party trailing in the polls by a 10 per cent margin as elections approach April 12
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After decades of delays, the vision for the Port of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, gets government attention and this time city officials say the timing is right for the project, and […]
