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Publication Date: July 24, 2026 - 04:00
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What's the economic benefit of a bridge? Gordie Howe by the numbers
July 24, 2026
After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster — saving time and money.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says any new U.S. trade deal must remove softwood lumber tariffs. Negotiations in Washington are nearing the Aug. 19 deadine for an agreement.
August 16, 2026 - 14:57 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The provincial and federal governments are spending $1 billion to help Ontario municipalities that don't levy development charges build and renew critical infrastructure. The new funding stream was rolled out Sunday at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa.
August 16, 2026 - 14:37 | | CBC News - Ottawa
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