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Posted inChicago, Detroit River, Featured, History and Culture, Illinois, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Latest News, Michigan, Milwaukee, News, Ontario, Recreation and Tourism, Region, St. Lawrence River, Tourism, Wisconsin

A look back on Queen Elizabeth’s Great Lakes tour

by GLN Editor September 9, 2022

Following the news of her passing, local news organizations reported on the late queen’s special connection to the region.

Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Freighters, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region

New House bills would make anchor strikes in the Straits of Mackinac a felony

by Michigan Public October 19, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Freighters, History and Culture, Indigenous Communities, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Recreation and Tourism, Region

Ancient stone patterns in Straits of Mackinac add new wrinkle to Line 5 pipeline debate

by The Associated Press October 15, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inEnbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Freighters, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Guest Article, History and Culture, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Enbridge now inspects freighters to avoid another anchor strike on Line 5

by Michigan Public September 28, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Pipeline tunnel supporters, foes clash before Michigan panel

by The Associated Press August 25, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan wants Enbridge to pledge funds in case of oil spill

by The Associated Press July 20, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Michigan asks judge to shut Enbridge pipeline in Great Lakes

by The Associated Press June 23, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Whitmer demands answers from Enbridge on pipeline damage

by The Associated Press June 22, 2020
Posted inCOVID-19, Enbridge Line 5 and Other Pipelines, Guest Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Latest News, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Enbridge to move forward with tunnel permitting amid pandemic, Interlochen Public Radio reports

by GLN Editor April 3, 2020
Posted inAP, Article, Industry, Energy, Economic Development, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, News, Region, Shipping and Ports, St. Mary's River

Coast Guard starts ice-breaking work in western Great Lakes

by The Associated Press December 13, 2019November 9, 2025

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