Fiat plans to buy Canada's stake in Chrysler
The majority owner of Chrysler, Fiat, is anxious to rid the company of any government ties.Last week, the company refinanced it's TARP loans from the U.S. government.Then they announced plans to buy...
View ArticleSenate committee opens bridge hearings
A state Senate committee opened hearings yesterday on legislation that would start the process of building a new bridge connecting Detroit to Canada.The new bridge would compete with the existing...
View ArticleA Bridge Too Far
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-973722.mp3Once upon a time, two businessmen wanted to build a bridge across the Detroit River, using their own money to do it.
View Article"Operation Hot Wheels" uncovers vehicle theft ring
Arrests have been made in Detroit and San Diego after a vehicle theft ring was uncovered.From the Associated Press:More than a dozen people have been arrested in the theft and transporting of luxury...
View ArticleThe end of the classic police car, Ford makes last Crown Victoria
"You couldn't kill it no matter what you did to it."So said Ford spokesman Octavio Navarro of the Crown Victoria in CNN Money:The last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off a Canadian assembly line Thursday,...
View ArticleA little clarity in the muddy international bridge debate
A report from the Anderson Economic Group has offered some clarity to the debate over a new international bridge crossing between Detroit and Windsor.A little background in case you have sat this story...
View ArticleRepublican leaders say a bridge vote will happen this fall
State Republican leaders say they hope to move forward in October with a proposal to build a publically owned second bridge between Detroit and Canada.Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley says a second...
View ArticleNew attack on proposed new Detroit-Windsor bridge
The owners of the Ambassador Bridge are once again attacking Governor Snyder’s push to build a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. The company says experts it hired say the proposed...
View ArticleGov. Snyder says recent bridge discussion with Canadian officials "a good...
Governor Rick Snyder declined to say a lot about his recent meeting with Canadian officials about the proposed new Detroit-Windsor bridge.The high level, closed door meeting took place in Windsor on...
View ArticleCanadian railway strike could affect U.S. automakers
A strike by Canadian railway workers threatens to slow or shut down production at some U.S. auto plants.5,000 Canadian Pacific Railway workers walked off the job early Wednesday because of a dispute...
View ArticleCanadian rail workers might be forced back to work
The Canadian Parliament is close to passing a bill to force striking railway workers in Canada back to work. The Canadian Pacific rail strike threatens to disrupt the flow of many key auto parts into...
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Detroit Mayor hires firm to stop consent agreement challengeThe Detroit Free Press calls the case"the City of Detroit vs. the City of Detroit."Mayor Dave Bing has been trying to convince city council...
View ArticleCommentary: Canada and the bridge
After weeks of court battles, the Michigan ballot is now final, and in addition to a boatload of candidates, we will be asked to decide six statewide ballot proposals.One of these is designed to...
View ArticleGovernor Snyder in Canada today
Governor Rick Snyder is in Canada today to talk trade and regional cooperation.He's in Toronto to attend a conference on public-private partnerships. The former business executive and investor relies...
View ArticleGM's new Camaro will be built in Lansing, Canadian union upset
General Motors announced today that the next generation of the Camaro will be built at the Lansing Grand River (LGR) Assembly Plant. The Cadillac CTS and ATS are currently assembled at the Lansing...
View ArticleAnother step closer to a new international bridge crossing
A newly awarded presidential permit will allow Michigan to wrap up an agreement with Canada to build a new international bridge. The bridge will connect Detroit and Windsor-Ontario. Michigan, U.S. and...
View ArticleMichiganders feel this morning's Canadian earthquakes
TORONTO (AP) - Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 5.1-magnitude earthquake just west of Ottawa that was felt as far away as Toronto.The federal agency that monitors earthquakes revised its original...
View ArticleFighting Island in the Detroit River no longer a wasteland
Earlier this week, I posted on the power of Google's "Earth Engine," an online tool that lets you fly back in time and space to see how land has changed.
View ArticleJudge refuses to dismiss Muslim harassment case
DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit judge says a lawsuit can go forward against federal authorities accused of violating the rights of Muslims at U.S.-Canada border crossings.Federal Judge Avern Cohn says he's...
View ArticleA Bridge Too Far
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-973722.mp3Once upon a time, two businessmen wanted to build a bridge across the Detroit River, using their own money to do it.
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