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Opinion: Long-term thinking demands more than slogans on tobacco use
On Sept. 19, the Herald published an opinion column by the heads of three Canadian health groups, calling for provinces to dedicate a large portion of the $32.5-billion tobacco litigation settlement to prevention and control of tobacco and nicotine use. Their arguments sound compelling, but they leave out key facts that Canadians deserve to hear.…
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‘Stop The Ant Month’ encourages residents to collect samples even if there’s no problem
HONOLULU (KHON2) — October is “Stop The Ant Month” and the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species and the Oahu Invasive Species Committee is spreading the word. Organizers tell us Stop The Ant Month is an annual campaign funded by the Hawaii State Legislature through the Hawaii Invasive Species Council. The campaign is organized by…
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Police lay charges in copper wire theft that cut telecommunication services to 1,200 residences and businesses
A man has been arrested after a copper wire theft in southeast Calgary disrupted phone, internet, and television services for around 1,200 residences and businesses. Read More
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ATA will return to bargaining table Tuesday
Following exploratory discussions last week, the Alberta Teachers’ Association announced their plans to return to the bargaining table. Read More
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Independent companies flood October with play openings
October is proving to be a cornucopia of theatrical offerings. Read More
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H-POWER facility fire caused by propane tank explosion
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A fire occurred inside the H-POWER facility in Campbell Industry Park on Oct. 8, the city’s Department of Environmental Services confirmed. The fire was first reported shortly after 11 a.m. and was caused by a propane tank explosion inside the plant’s Waste Processing Facility, the department said. Officials said the propane tank…
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IRS releases 2026 tax brackets: Where do you land?
(NEXSTAR) – Millions of Americans could see a financial bump thanks to inflation adjustments to the tax code announced by the IRS Tuesday. The changes to federal brackets, prompted by the rising costs of food, rent, gasoline, and other items, will go into effect for tax year 2026, meaning that they apply to returns filed…
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‘More secure’ environment: Blood Tribe opens home for peacemaking program in Standoff
The Blood Tribe has opened a new facility now housing a 16-year-old program that has a goal of reducing incarceration and reoffending rates. Read More
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Which are the most dangerous cities for drivers?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Two Tennessee cities rank first and second in a study seeking to determine the most dangerous places to drive in the nation. The study, conducted by ConsumerAffairs using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ranked Memphis and Knoxville as the first- and second-most dangerous cities in terms of fatal…