93-Year-Old Walks New Bridge | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

At 93, James ONeill from Windsor, Canada, walked across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge — his first time crossing on foot since the 1940s when he used to walk the Ambassador Bridge. Training daily with his family by his side — including grandchildren and even a great-grandchild — he reached the halfway point at the border, savoring caramel corn as a nostalgic treat from his youth. Though health prevented him from walking the full length, his family celebrated his incredible spirit and lifelong drive. For ONeill, it was more than a stroll — it was a heartfelt reunion with the past and…