Tag: Economic Impact
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25 Years Ago, 9/11 Made the Canada-U.S. Border a Wall and Transformed a Neighbourhood Into a Fortress
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Jon Liedtke reflects on his personal memories of the day and its devastating, lasting economic impact on the Windsor-Detroit border. He highlights the tragic irony that the border seeing a necessary new, secure crossing with the Gordie Howe Bridge, built for post-9/11 resilience, cross-border trade now faces stiff US…
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AM800 | Morning Drive – Ambassador Bridge Blockade LIVE Cover & Perspective
Jon Liedtke joined Lisa Williams and Leah Hanson on AM800 CKLW to discuss his livestreamed coverage of the Ambassador Bridge blockade. He noted that most protesters were not local and described the atmosphere as a “Trump-type rally”. Liedtke highlighted the significant economic damage caused to Windsor.