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Last: Madeira, the unsung hero of fortified wines
In the fortified wine realm, an oft-overlooked category in itself, Madeira is perhaps the most overlooked and misunderstood. For many, it’s simply a wine you buy to cook with, ideal for deglazing a pan, adding hints of nuts and dried fruits to the final dish. Then the remnants of the bottle typically get pushed to the back of the cupboard for a year or so, only…
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Penner: Journey to Jasper as magical as the town itself
Our last run of the day at Marmot Basin — down the wild, roller-coaster ride known as “Tranquilizer” — was a keeper. A non-stop, top-to-bottom, thigh-burning blast down some of the coolest terrain I’ve skied all year. To be honest, I could have lapped it until closing time. But I had places to go, things…
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Think-tank member Patricia Jones: Calgary’s homelessness rate has fallen 40 per cent since 2008 — Why doesn’t it feel like it?
When I’m out in the community and people learn about our work at Calgary Homeless Foundation, I hear the same thing again and again: ‘’You say Calgary is making progress with homelessness, but that’s not what I see downtown. That’s not what I see on the CTrain.” Read More
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Think-tank member Tim Rahilly: Ensuring those who grow up here have opportunities to lead here
As I look ahead to Calgary reaching the milestone of two million people, I am often drawn to ninni awatto (Buffalo on the Move) near Mount Royal University’s Charlton Pond. This grouping of large rocks, placed to represent bison, is accompanied by a sign with a profound message: “Education is the new buffalo, from which…
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Think-tank member Alisha Reynolds: Believe in the next million
Why do people travel? For food, love, family, culture, adventure, rest, beauty, business, and all things in between – and in 2025, nearly nine million people chose to visit Calgary for one of those reasons. Read More
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Review: Megadeth, Anthrax offer a thrash-metal history lesson Friday night at the Saddledome
When Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine finally addressed the audience at the Saddledome Friday night, it was to offer some insight into why he wrote a new tune called I Don’t Care. Read More
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UH Warriors claim second victory over Wichita State Shockers
Coming off an early winning start against the Wichita State Shockers, the Rainbow Warriors keep their streak alive now with two wins on the four-game series.
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3rd annual Cheers! Wishes for da Keiki fundraiser this weekend
HONOLULU (KHON2) — We have many keiki across the island who are in need of some help, having wishes that they hope to come true one day. Well, this weekend, Saturday will be Make-a-Wish Hawaii’s 3rd annual Cheers! Wishes for da Keiki event. It is their annual fundraiser being put on by the Young […]
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Genki Ala Wai project still going strong after 7 years
The Genki Ala Wai Project was started in 2019 with the goal of making the Ala Wai Canal fishable and swimmable by 2026.
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Hawaii wet season continues island wide
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii’s wet season has brought extended periods of strong winds, heavy showers, and even, in some cases, flooding. “It was a little bit slow to start over a lot of areas,” said Derek Wroe, National Weather Service meteorologist, on this year’s wet season. “Quite a few areas picked up some rainfalls picked…