New Via station likely last major passenger rail investment locally for awhile
A grand opening ceremony for Windsor’s new $5.6- million Via rail train station took place Friday, but government and company officials indicated afterwards any further upgrades to rail service in the...
View ArticleTrucking alliance pushes to get DRIC bridge started, better streamline customs
Canadian Trucking Alliance CEO David Bradley pushed for expedited construction of the planned $1-billion government-backed bridge and better streamlining of the customs clearance process at the...
View ArticleDRIC bridge another step closer to reality
Construction of the $1-billion government-backed Windsor-Detroit bridge has taken a major step forward, with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s decision to issue a waiver to its Buy America...
View ArticleU.S. groups pressure Obama to approve DRIC bridge
A group of 17 organizations representing construction workers, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers in the U.S. is urging President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to “swiftly...
View ArticleDRIC bridge effort expected to push forward despite loss of key leader on...
A U.S. cabinet official who is a key proponent of a new Windsor-Detroit bridge has resigned. Ray LaHood is stepping down after four years as transportation secretary for the Obama administration....
View ArticleCycling advocates pushing hard for bikes on DRIC bridge
A lane for bikes and pedestrians is part of the conceptual design for the new Detroit River bridge, but whether it makes it off the drawing board has not been determined, a spokesman for Transport...
View ArticleBridge nearing environmental approvals in Canada for twin span
While approval of a presidential permit lingers in Washington for a $1-billion downriver bridge, Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun has moved closer to getting the permits to build his proposed twin...
View ArticleMichigan politician files lawsuit to stop DRIC bridge
A state representative from Detroit has filed a lawsuit in Michigan which claims Gov. Rick Snyder had no legal right to negotiate a deal with the Canadian government to build a new Detroit River...
View ArticleMoroun launches sweeping lawsuit to halt DRIC
Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun has named the U.S. departments of State, Transportation, Coast Guard and Homeland Security, as well as the Canadian government, in a lawsuit to stop a new Detroit...
View ArticleWhat would you call the DRIC?
MP Brian Masse is recommending the Canadian government look to Scotland when it comes to naming the new bridge. Masse (NDP – Windsor West), who is also the opposition critic for Canadian/U.S. border...
View ArticleDRIC bridge gets long-awaited U.S. presidential permit
A long-awaited U.S. presidential permit from Washington to build a new Detroit River bridge has been approved with an announcement to be made Friday in Detroit, The Star has learned. Several sources...
View ArticleCoveted invitations to governor’s big announcement reveal little
The wording on one of the most highly coveted invitations to one of the region’s most anticipated and significant political announcements is simple and precise. The named individual is asked to join...
View ArticleMichigan governor Snyder confirms permit for DRIC approved
Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed Friday morning that a presidential permit to build a new Detroit River bridge has been approved and allows construction of a new government-backed crossing to proceed. “This...
View ArticlePhotos: Let’s Build That Bridge
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (C) shakes hands with Gary Doer, Ambassador of Canada to the United States as Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Labour Minister prepares to speaks to speak Friday, April 12, 2013, in...
View ArticleStar editorial: More than a bridge
Friday marked one of the most important days in the history of the Windsor region. That’s because the significance of President Barack Obama signing off on the new downriver bridge goes far beyond...
View ArticleNew Detroit crossing seven years away
It will take until 2020 to build a new Detroit River crossing while the project continues to wrestle with legal challenges by Ambassador Bridge owner Matty Moroun. But Friday’s announcement by Michigan...
View ArticleDelray residents want fairness when DRIC bridge, feeder roads cut through...
Although in favour of seeing the new Detroit River bridge become a reality, concerned residents in Delray say they are frustrated their voices are not being heard by project backers. About a dozen...
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