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Canadian truckers' blockades hit automakers with parts shortages

Canadian truckers protesting against Covid-19 restrictions are blocking three major border crossings with the US. The movement is affecting businesses, especially the auto industry. The blockade of the Ambassador Bridge that connects Windsor, Ontario to Detroit, Michigan has forced major car plants to shut down or run at reduced capacity…

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Canada Truckers Extend Border Blockade, Fuel Copycats Abroad

Trucker-led protests against coronavirus restrictions in Canada shut down another US border crossing Thursday, as copycat movements gathered steam overseas and Washington called on its northern neighbor to use federal powers to end the blockades. The border obstructions have already impacted business, with the key Ambassador Bridge linking Ontario and…

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Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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Jerami Grant: I’m a Piston. It’s what I want to do

Rod Beard: #Pistons Jerami Grant said he talked to GM Troy Weaver and he was told well before the deadline that he'd remain in Detroit: "I'm a Piston. It's what I want to do." Source: Twitter @detnewsRodBeard What's the buzz on Twitter? Rod Beard @ ...

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Duck Rescued After Getting Trapped In The Ice On Frozen Detroit River

The duck had a fishing line and hook through its bill and tongue. It was saved thanks to quick-thinking volunteers.

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Whitmer urges resolution to reopen traffic on Ambassador Bridge

DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called on Canadian authorities Thursday to resolve a dispute over COVID-19 vaccination mandates that have led truckers in Windsor to block traffic into Canada over the Ambassador Bridge.

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Listen: Breaking down Ben Johnson as OC and Aubrey Pleasant’s fate with Detroit Lions Podcast

The Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down the assistant coaching upward mobility and wraps the Senior Bowl week

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Elton John on Aretha Franklin: 'I love her so much and I still do'

DETROIT — Superstar entertainer Elton John paid tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin during one of two dynamic shows at Little Caesars Arena this week, saying even as she battled cancer, she performed at one of his shows.

Tribune News Service

Canada blockade escalates, shutting auto plants and two-way traffic around US border

At least six auto plants near the U.S.-Canada border have temporarily halted work as the impact from a protest blocking truck traffic into Detroit begins rippling through both nations’ economies.

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Rocket Mortgage Classic Raised More Than $1 Million For Charities In 2021: Here's Where It's Going

Rocket Mortgage announced on Thursday that through its partnership with the PGA Tour and The Rocket Mortgage Classic, it raised more than $1.35 million in last year’s tournament.

Benzinga

Truck blockade at U.S.-Canadian border shuts auto plants

The truck blockade at the U.S. border by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions is tightening the screws on the auto industry, forcing Ford, Toyota and General Motors to shut down plants or otherwise curtail production

The Independent UK

GM, Toyota, Ford cut production following Canadian trucking protests

Toyota Motor Corp , General Motors Co, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis said they had been forced to cancel or scale back some production at North American plants on Thursday because of parts shortages stemming from Canadian trucker protests against pandemic mandates.

Reuters

U.S. urges Canada to use federal powers to ease border protest disruption

Canada should use federal powers to ease the growing economic disruption caused by the blockage of a vital U.S.-Canada trade route by protesters opposed to coronavirus mandates, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration said on Thursday.

Reuters

Canada's 'Freedom Convoy': Truckers stay put in Ottawa as crisis deepens

"Freedom Convoy" protests are still paralysing the Canadian capital Ottawa. The truckers are also blocking the busiest international crossing in North America. The Ambassador Bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario carries a fourth of all trade between Canada and the US. Canadian lawmakers are becoming increasingly worried about the…

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Trudeau Slams Canada Trucker Protests, Police Threaten Arrests

Canadian police threatened Wednesday to arrest trucker-led protesters who have shut down central Ottawa and disrupted cross-border trade in anger at Covid health rules, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lambasted the movement as "unacceptable." With more people joining the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and the US city…

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Jaguars expected to hire former Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter as passing game coordinator

Cooter was the offensive coordinator in Detroit from 2016-18 and was most recently a consultant for the Eagles.

Tribune News Service

Nike sues StockX for trademark infringement in digital token launch

Nike Inc. has sued StockX LLC, saying the Detroit-based online shoe reseller has violated its trademarks as it emerges into the digital product market.

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GM Ultium EVs Go "One Million Miles" In Super Bowl Commercial Teaser

Dr. Evil has the Silverado EV and Cadillac InnerSpace concept in his secret Detroit lair.

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US-Canada bridge blockade risks huge economic damage, governments warn

While protest remains on bridge between car-manufacturing cities of Detroit and Windsor, businesses risk losing $50m a day

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Michael Brockers: ‘The city of Detroit is awesome’ and he’s happy despite his old team being in the Super Bowl

Brockers: "The city of Detroit is awesome. The fans are awesome and I really want to get things turned around for them"

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Michigan's Ambassador Bridge remains closed into Canada

DETROIT — Traffic from the U.S. to Canada via the Ambassador Bridge remained blocked Wednesday morning, more than 36 hours after the bridge was completely closed due to a protest by Canadian truck drivers.

The Independent UK

Canadian provinces lift COVID restrictions, protests remain

A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters decrying vaccine mandates and other precautions kept up the pressure with truck blockades in the capital and at key U.S. border crossings, including the economically vital bridge connecting the country with Detroit

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Matthew Stafford’s former Lions teammates pulling for him to win

From Dan Orlovsky to Don Muhlbach, several former Stafford teammates in Detroit are rooting for their longtime QB to win

Reuters

Ford, Toyota halt some output as U.S., Canada warn on trucker protests

Ford and Toyota on Wednesday both said they were halting some production as anti-coronavirus mandate protesters blocked U.S-Canada border crossings that have prompted warnings from Washington and Ottawa of economic damage.

The Guardian - US

Matthew Stafford prepares for an LA Super Bowl but Detroit is still on his mind

The quarterback is finally on a team that can make the best use of his talents. But his former team, the Lions, have also benefited from trading him

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