Michigan AG challenges the US Department of Energy again over coal plant’s forced operation

Michigan AG challenges the US Department of Energy again over coal plant’s forced operation
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel plans to file another request for rehearing with the U.S. Department of Energy over a coal-fired power plant near Lake Michigan operated by Consumers Energy.
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GM’s idled Ingersoll plant a top priority for defence contracts: Union

GM’s idled Ingersoll plant a top priority for defence contracts: Union
The London Free Press
General Motors won’t sell or close its idled Cami assembly plant in Southwestern Ontario, with the automaker pledging to make the Ingersoll factory a top priority for any military contracts, according to a union report. Unifor, the national union representing 1,100 laid-off Cami workers, won language in its latest round
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Body of missing Pinery Provincial Park swimmer found: Police

Body of missing Pinery Provincial Park swimmer found: Police
The London Free Press
Ontario Provincial Police say they have discovered a body off the shore of Lake Huron, and that they have confirmed it to be a swimmer who went missing on Wednesday near Pinery Provincial Park. Just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lambton County OPP received a report of a missing 28-year-old man from
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Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids

Study finds one of Michigan’s healthiest forests in Grand Rapids
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Surrounded by busy roads, neighborhoods and businesses, Ken-O-Sha Park doesn’t look like one of Michigan’s most valuable forests. But a new study found the 100-acre park in Grand Rapids is home to one of the state’s highest-quality remaining forests.
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Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says

Billy Bishop expansion could hurt Toronto harbour water, negate billions in infrastructure upgrades, city says
Great Lakes Commission
The proposed plan to expand Billy Bishop airport for jets could degrade water quality in Toronto’s Inner Harbour on Lake Ontario and negate the benefits of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure upgrades intended […]
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Invasive elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Michigan 

Invasive elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Michigan 
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been confirmed in Michigan for the first time.
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Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases

Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.
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Lois Hanna documentary nets new leads in OPP missing person case

Lois Hanna documentary nets new leads in OPP missing person case
The Lucknow Sentinel
Police say they have received new tips related to the disappearance of Kincardine resident Lois Hanna following the release of an OPP documentary about the case. “We want to thank those who watched the documentary, the media outlets that shared Lois’s case and especially those who came forward with information
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