International Bridge Project Moving Forward Despite Impending Vote
It's full steam ahead say Canadian officials backing the International Bridge Project,
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It's full steam ahead say Canadian officials backing the International Bridge Project,
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and the Canadian Consul General are defending a proposed bridge between Detroit and Windsor.
Proposal 6 would change the state constitution to require approval by a majority of Michigan voters on any new international commuter bridges or tunnels before the state can spend money on the projects.
More Canadians are reportedly making overnight shopping trips to the U.S. this year, giving retailers in border areas such as Detroit a boost.
The Canadian Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative agreement with Chrysler on a labor contract.
Progress appears to be coming quickly in efforts to avert a strike by members of the Canadian Auto Workers Union.
The Canadian Auto Workers Union has told local leaders to get ready for a strike, just in case one is needed when their contracts with the "Detroit Three" auto companies expire next Monday night.
Canadian officials say tens of thousands of dead fish are littering a section of Lake Erie's northern shoreline.
The Michigan Supreme Court has scheduled hearings Thursday on whether it should order four voter-initiated proposals onto the Nov. 6 ballot.
Talks begin with GM and Chrysler Tuesday, Ford on Wednesday
The U.S. Coast Guard says a freighter that ran aground on the Canadian side of southern Lake Huron has been freed.
Lansing-based IDV Solutions and Edmonton, Canada-based PPM 2000 Inc. Wednesday announced a first round of integration between their respective security products, Visual Command Center risk visualization and response software and Perspective incident reporting and investigation management software.
Governor Rick Snyder said he expects to get a presidential permit to build a second bridge from Detroit to Windsor by the end of the year.
Officials have shut down the international commuter tunnel connecting Detroit with Windso as authorities investigate a bomb threat.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) will hold the first-ever NBA Canada Series this October with NBA teams playing preseason games in Montreal and Winnipeg.
Gov. Rick Snyder is pledging a "commitment to community benefits" as part of his planned international bridge project, at Thursday morning's speech before the Southwest Detroit Business Association.
According to an Ambassador Bridge spokesman, Gov. Rick Snyder's International Bridge Crossing between Detroit and Windsor may not be a done deal.
Officials from the Canada and U.S. governments have announced plans to build a new Canadian-financed bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
The following was provided Gov. Rick Snyder, summarizing an agreement with Canada that lays the groundwork for the New International Trade Crossing:
WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBSDetroit.com are your destinations for complete coverage of Friday's expected announcement on an agreement between Michigan and Canada to build a new bridge over the Detroit River, and the jobs that would come along with it.
Just one day ahead of an expected announcement by the governor about a plan for the project, thestate House has voted to prohibit using state money to build another bridge across the Detroit River.
Just two days before the governor is expected to announce a plan for the project, House lawmakers are attempting to block state spending to build another bridge across the Detroit River.
The Canadian government says it will spend $17.5 million over the next five years to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
Gov. Rick Snyder says he's considering an "interlocal agreement" between state government and Canadian officials to get a new international bridge built across the Detroit River.
A local civil rights group is asking the federal courts to stop targeting local Muslims.
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, the recovery process is beginning for some. One pastor lost everything to the flames, and now Michigan is stepping in to help.
The construction from Southfield to Royal Oak will affect tens of thousands of drivers daily for at least two years beginning in March 2025.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in December and January.
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock in Oakland County, the second case reported in the county since 2022.
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, the recovery process is beginning for some. One pastor lost everything to the flames, and now Michigan is stepping in to help.
On Thursday, Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case over to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial.
The search for a missing Warren woman continues, her former boyfriend was arrested on a charge of lying to police.
The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted.
The Detroit Auto Show is finishing up the main floor, but there's a special surprise this year: a custom car display provided by Mooded Detroit.
At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.
For the first time in five years, the Detroit Auto Show is being held in January. The show opens to the public on Saturday.
Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.
The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
The new guidelines went into effect on Jan. 9, at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that is produced when burning fuels.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in December and January.
Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets.
St. Brown says he is giving away two tickets to the divisional round.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.
Patrick Kane scored on a power play with 2:39 remaining in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to five games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators.
Stabenow capped a 24-year career as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
As fires continue to burn across Los Angeles, the recovery process is beginning for some. One pastor lost everything to the flames, and now Michigan is stepping in to help.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is planning a major construction project on Interstate 696, which will begin in a few months and will affect many drivers.
After months of calls to intervene, the Michigan Legislature took action this week on minimum and tipped wages.
The Detroit Auto Show is finishing up the main floor, but there's a special surprise this year: a custom car display provided by Mooded Detroit.
DeAndre Howard Booker, 32, appeared via video from Macomb County Jail for an arraignment hearing with Roseville 39th District Court Judge Alyia Marie Hakim. The bond was set at $250,000, cash or surety. He had been taken into custody Wednesday night in Flint.