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Mint to press its last-ever penny as the 1-cent coin is canceled
The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793.
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Paralympic gold medallist releases debut album in Canmore
Sandy Lecour’s debut album ends with the song The Lion That Did Not Roar. Read More
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Trump on H-1B visas: US lacks enough ‘talented people’
The H-1B visa program, which was created in 1990, allows employers to hire foreign workers in certain specialty occupations.
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Ford: Honouring our veterans should be more than wearing a poppy
Remembrance Day has come and gone. Children recited In Flanders Fields, wreaths were laid and a few moments of silence — complete with bowed heads — were observed. Every person in the public eye sported a bright, red poppy. Read More
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Countdown to funding: Hawaii families and federal workers await House decision
For the some 24,000 federal workers in Hawaii, an end to the government shutdown couldn’t come soon enough.
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Veterans Day at Oahu Veterans Center
HALAWA, Oahu (KHON2) — Tuesday’s Veterans Day event at the Oahu Veterans Center came with performances, remarks and lots of camaraderie between veterans and their families. “It’s a wonderful opportunity we have each and every year, it’s really to honor our veterans,” said Rick Blangiardi, Honolulu Mayor. “The sacrifice that they’re willing to put on…
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‘Creature of god’: 50-inch taro leaf found on Oʻahu
In October, Terrence “TJ” Oliver and his family were hiking on the east side of Oahu when they made an unexpected discovery.
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Skyline daily riders skyrocket following Segment 2 opening
Skyline’s October ridership numbers have been released by the city, and the stats show that ridership has more than doubled, according to official Skyline documents.
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A Better Calgary party plans to continue as political party following election
A Better Calgary will be continuing forward as a political party, and has announced plans to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) in February. Read More