Michigan reviewing building permit for Line 5 replacement
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Rutherford demo has a big impact
August 15, 2025
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About 300 farmers converged on Rutherford Aug. 7 to see just what their equipment does to the soil.
The St. Clair Region of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association hosted its first ever Compaction Day.
Farm equipment was driven onto sensors to see just what impact they had on the land beneath their wheels.
The John Deere X9 combine was the biggest piece of equipment that went over the sensors set up at Jackson Seeds. The combine was left to the end of the day due to its weight and was a highlight for those in attendance.
The day included live demonstrations, discussions about cover crops and tire technology and soil analysis.
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Michigan reviewing building permit for Line 5 replacement
September 11, 2026
Enbridge says it has an agreement for the tunnel Heather Wright/The Independent Another blow to Enbridge in its bid to replace Line 5 which runs through the Straits of Mackinac. Enbridge has been trying to find a way to improve the international pipeline which brings hydrocarbons to Sarnia through Michigan for a decade. The company won a major victory when
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$5M donation from Gordon Foundation will improve cardiac care at Bluewater Health, meet future needs
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Lambton County lambasted for slow action on homelessness at Sarnia all-candidates forum
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Davis goes to court to get back to work
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