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Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, for free starting August 5. The 1.5-mile path requires travel documents like a passport or NEXUS card but no toll. It connects Detroit’s Joe Louis Greenway and is expected to attract cyclists from North America.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened Monday, creating a new gateway between Detroit and Windsor after over 20 years of planning and construction. The bridge features three lanes into the U.S. and three into Canada, with funding agreed upon in 2012 between former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and then-Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The project faced legal opposition from the Moroun family and political tensions involving President Trump.

Blake Hill Preserves is relocating to an undisclosed location after furloughing nearly 30 employees, citing loss of a major customer and financial challenges. The company, founded in 2009, owes over $48,000 in unpaid loans and taxes but plans to resume full-scale manufacturing with a new partner, maintaining online sales and minimal customer impact.

A new six-lane bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Canada, opened to traffic as an alternative to the privately owned Ambassador Bridge. The $6.4 billion Canadian-built bridge faces political tensions due to U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, which have strained cross-border trade relations.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, has opened after Trump attempted to block its construction. The bridge is crucial to trade.

A major new bridge linking Canada and the United States at Detroit opened to vehicles, marking the completion of a years-long project. The bridge, named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, was built by Canada at a cost of C$6.4 billion and faces recent political tensions.

A new six-lane bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, opened to vehicles as an alternative to the Ambassador Bridge, despite trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, built by Canada at a cost of $6.4 billion, faced political tensions including U.S. President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The bridge will eventually allow free pedestrian and bicycle access.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic on July 27, with Gordie Howe’s family among the first to cross. Tolls vary by vehicle type, with rates listed in CAD and USD. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield highlighted the bridge's economic benefits in a statement.

Traffic will begin flowing across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, connecting Canada and the U.S., marking the completion of a multibillion-dollar, multiyear project critical for trade, jobs, and tourism. Canada celebrated the bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open at Noon today after years of construction, connecting Detroit and Windsor. Drivers will pay a $5.75 toll with a passport or enhanced license, while a toll-free pedestrian path opens August 5. The bridge is the first new international crossing between the cities in nearly a century.

Traffic will begin Monday on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, a $6.4 billion project aimed at enhancing trade and tourism between the U.S. and Canada. The bridge's opening follows a Canada-only ribbon-cutting ceremony after U.S. representatives were uninvited due to Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Canada, is set to open on July 27 after construction began in July 2018. Initially scheduled for a 2025 opening, the bridge is the second to link the cities, following the 1929 Ambassador Bridge. In 2023, crews focused on completing the road deck before bridge deck work, with towers on both sides of the Detroit River reaching a final height of 722 feet.

A $6.4 billion bridge will open Monday, expected to boost the economy in Michigan, Ontario, Detroit, and Windsor by enabling faster exchange of goods between the U.S. and Canada.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, is set to open after four years of construction. Ironworker Casey Whitson, part of Iron Workers Local 25, reflects on his role in the project, including a symbolic photo with a Canadian ironworker during the bridge's final connection. Whitson highlights the bridge as a historic achievement for Detroit's ironworking community.

After a delay ordered by President Donald Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor in Ontario and Detroit opened in an underwhelming manner on Friday.

Thousands in Windsor celebrated the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open to vehicle traffic on July 27, 2026, with no U.S. officials attending due to trade tensions. President Donald Trump claimed Canada excluded the U.S. from the ceremony and renegotiated the bridge’s profit-sharing agreement, which Canadian officials did not address.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open to traffic on July 27, 2025, with a toll-free multi-use path for walkers and cyclists opening on August 5. Jointly owned by Michigan and Canada, the bridge was funded almost entirely by Canada and features six bridge lanes, 16 toll lanes, and 60 inspection lanes. Tolls vary by vehicle type, with discounts available through the Breakaway toll program.

Canada is set to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, aiming to boost cross-border trade and provide an alternative to the existing Ambassador Bridge. The bridge's opening ceremony was adjusted due to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, straining the trade relationship. The $6.4 billion bridge, funded by Canada, will compete with the Ambassador Bridge and includes toll revenue-sharing agreements with the U.S. and Michigan.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, set to open July 27, will save truck drivers time and money by reducing congestion and offering lower tolls compared to the Ambassador Bridge. The bridge will also benefit organizations like Metro Food Rescue, which was started in April 2025 in Southwest Detroit.

Deputies in Bertie County, N.C., are searching for Jim Bembridge and Phillip Dilday in connection to an incident on Hoggard Mill Road in Windsor on July 14. Arrest warrants were issued for both men, and Bembridge has been charged.

Canada canceled a joint celebration with the United States for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge due to President Donald Trump's renewed threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will still open next week but the event will exclude U.S. officials. Trump cited trade discrimination in dairy, auto, and alcohol industries as justification for the tariffs.

Canada has canceled a joint U.S.-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods. The bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, was expected to open to traffic on July 27, but the U.S. ceremony is now uncertain. Canada plans to hold its own event instead.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will now have a separate Canadian ceremony, with the U.S. uncertain about its participation. The bridge is expected to open to traffic on July 27 despite trade tensions.

Canada canceled a joint U.S. ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions. Canada will hold its own event, while the U.S. opening remains uncertain.

Canada canceled a joint U.S.-Canada bridge-opening ceremony after President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will have a separate Canadian ceremony, while U.S. officials remain uncertain about their event. The bridge is still expected to open on July 27.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is offering a $25,000 reward for information about the April 2023 murder of a 68-year-old man in Windsor. The reward aims to assist in solving the case, which remains under investigation.

The Trump administration delayed the opening of a $4.7bn publicly owned bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, which Democrats allege was done to protect the interests of Matthew Moroun, a Trump donor and owner of the nearby Ambassador Bridge. The bridge was initially scheduled to open in June but will now open on 27 July after a deal between the U.S. and Canada was reached.

The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open on July 27 after delays caused by disputes between Canada and the U.S. Canada funded the $4.6 billion project upfront and will share 50% of toll revenue profits with the U.S., which also holds veto power over toll hikes exceeding 10%. The Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, opposed the project and donated $1 million to a Trump super PAC following the delay.

AI drones are being used to locate scarce parking spaces in southeast Michigan, a key trucking hub along Interstate 94. The technology aims to address parking challenges for freight traffic near Detroit and the U.S.-Canada border at Windsor. Scott Grenerth of Truck Specialized Parking Services highlights the significance of the initiative.

Dominic Foppoli, former Windsor Mayor, denies sexual assault allegations as jury selection begins in Sonoma Co. for a civil trial involving accusations from seven women.

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by late July after a dispute between the U.S. and Canada delayed its debut. The delay followed President Donald Trump’s demands for U.S. ownership of the bridge, but an agreement was reached to resolve the issues, with commercial traffic expected to begin before August 1.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after delays caused by U.S.-Canada disputes, including President Trump's demands for U.S. ownership. The $4.4 billion bridge, expected to ease traffic congestion, faced political tensions during its construction, which began in 2018.

A bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after a U.S.-Canada dispute delayed its June ribbon-cutting. The resolution followed President Donald Trump's earlier threats to block the bridge and involved negotiations over ownership and other issues.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge, named after hockey player Gordie Howe, will serve as an economic link between the two countries, with commercial traffic beginning before August 1.

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra claims Canada's upfront costs for the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be repaid through toll revenue. The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel anticipates a short-term traffic decline, while the Ambassador Bridge's owner, the Moroun family, opposed the project. The bridge's opening remains delayed.

The Gordie Howe bridge connecting Windsor and Detroit remains budgeted at $6.4 billion despite delays, according to the federal authority overseeing the project. The federal authority confirmed the cost has not increased despite construction setbacks.

An inmate takeover at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor, North Carolina, ended after law enforcement secured the facility. The incident involved 88 inmates overpowering staff, two guards being taken captive, and negotiations leading to the release of hostages and resolution by authorities.

Inmates overpowered correctional staff at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina on June 29, holding two guards hostage before releasing some inmates. Authorities, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and FBI, regained control of the facility, and all incidents were contained within the jail without public threat.

Inmates seized control of parts of a regional jail in North Carolina after overpowering correctional staff, leading to the capture of two guards and a subsequent negotiation that released 18 inmates and the guards. Authorities are working to restore control and ensure safety, with a secure perimeter established around the facility.

The U.S. has suspended a defense agreement with Canada over disagreements on defense spending, and delays in a cross-border bridge project highlight strained relations. The Pentagon halted the 86-year-old Canadian Permanent Joint Board on Defense due to Canada's failure to commit to 3.5% GDP defense spending by 2035.