Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species

To prevent further spread of potentially catastrophic invasive species in the Great Lakes, the Canadian government is moving forward with tighter restrictions on all freighters. But standards ...
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See inside this fairytale Medieval fortress in Michigan with secret passages for $2.1M

ALLEGAN, MI — A Medieval-style home in Michigan is something out of a fairy tale with Gothic-inspired architecture and secret ...

12 Best Canadian National Parks for First-Time Visitors

New to Canada’s wild side? These picks keep it manageable: clear trailheads, reliable access, and huge payoffs without ...
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What is the Idema Explorers Trail and how much is actually done?

The Idema Explorers Trail is part of the Grand River Greenway, a whopping 9,000 acres of public land between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven ...
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Commercial project or green space? 5 reasons developers struck a nerve in Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI — At least 115 people signed up to speak at the Monday, Jan. 23 city commission meeting. Dozens of others sent letters and emails to the city. Everybody was on the same side. The ...