Canadian authorities seized over 900 pounds of cocaine in two separate busts at the Blue Water Bridge. In late February, officers found 86 kg of cocaine worth $2.3 million in a truck entering Canada. Driver Pawandeep Dhillon, 34, of Innisfil, was arrested. On March 6, another truck carried 333 kg of cocaine worth $9 million was seized. Driver Ravinderbir Singh, 23, of Brampton, was also arrested. The CBSA says over $68 million in drugs have been seized in Southern Ontario this year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley has requested the removal of all American flags from municipal properties due to President Trump’s tariff war with Canada. Bradley, whose city lies across the river from Port Huron, said the move was considered back in January but held off in hopes the tariffs would end. He cited concerns from locals about the economic damage. Bradley also asked the Lambton Area Water Supply Board to follow suit. The Sarnia council will discuss the request at the next meeting.

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A recent survey shows that Michiganders spent just 19 hours outdoors this past winter, far below the national average of 24 hours. Experts warn that too much time inside could affect health, as studies show that exposure to natural light can reduce the risk of early death by up to 34%. Many Michiganders stayed indoors due to cold weather and early darkness, while 85% said they’d go outside more knowing they could lengthen their lives. Despite the cold, 64% of residents feel the state offers enough public spaces to encourage outdoor activity.

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In Richmond, William Kucharski Jr., landed in hot water after his dad’s Labrador retriever was found dead in his arms. The 49-year-old faced 63 days behind bars after pleading no contest to animal cruelty, a lesser charge than the original killing accusation. A vet couldn’t pinpoint the dog’s death cause, only noting age-related health woes. Macomb County’s prosecutor pushed for a fair outcome, while Kucharski now faces a mental health check and separate charges in St. Clair County for arson and assault from last October.

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Folks in St. Clair County can now dodge long ER waits at McLaren Port Huron hospital. The hospital’s new online scheduling lets patients with minor issues like bad coughs or twisted ankles pick a treatment time that suits them at mclaren.org/porthuron. Dr. John Brooks, the top doc there, says it’s perfect for planning care without replacing 911 for big emergencies. Staff still check online sign-ups for serious symptoms like chest pain, reaching out if someone needs to hightail it to the ER or call for help.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet