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Thirteen-year-old Airdrie singer-songwriter Hayley Isabel to play Country Thunder
Hayley Isabel was only 11 years old when she went to her first Country Music Alberta Awards, but she had already mastered the fine art of networking. Read More
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Bad behavior ruins McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion in Japan
TOKYO (AP) – Fast-food chain McDonald’s Japan has canceled a Happy Meal campaign that came with coveted Pokemon cards, apologizing after resellers rushed to buy the meals and then discarded the food, leaving trash outside stores. The meals, called Happy Sets in Japan, were meant for children. They came with a toy, such as a…
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Graphic of the week: Royal Tyrrell Museum celebrates 40th anniversary
The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology in Drumheller celebrates 40 years with an exhibit showcasing big dinosaur discoveries. Read More
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Ten unforgettable photos of Calgary’s skyline: Indulge in a photo safari
Calgary’s skyline is something special — a mix of old and new, with a memorable Calgary Tower holding a spot of honour in it for half a century. Our photographers have been shooting that skyline for years, and now they’re sharing their favourite views of our city. If you’ve got visitors in town, these are…
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Opinion: Alberta’s no-fault auto insurance is already failing
Last fall, the Alberta government promised drivers an enticing bargain: give up your right to sue reckless drivers and challenge insurance companies in court, and you’d save $400 a year on premiums. The no-fault model branded as Care First was pitched as a win-win. Read More
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Opinion: Make AI work for all citizens
Imagine if every Albertan, regardless of age, income or location, had a free, knowledgeable and endlessly patient tutor in their pocket. That’s the promise of artificial intelligence, but only if we democratize its use before it becomes the exclusive domain of corporate elites and urban professionals. Read More
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Varying opinions expressed to officials at Waianae Town Hall
WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — Hundreds turned out to a town hall in West Oahu on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Check out more news from around Hawaii Several topics, including crime and traffic issues, were discussed with elected officials and State department heads, taking questions straight from the public. The purpose of the first Waianae Town Hall…
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Honolulu gears up for Little League World Series in Williamsport
Fresh off winning the West Regional championship in California last week, the Honolulu All-Stars have arrived in Pennsylvania and are gearing up for the Little League World Series, which begins Friday. The regional champs settled into Williamsport over the weekend and are balancing practice with time to enjoy the tournament experience. For manager Gerald Oda,…
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Big Island’s drought contributes to brushfires
BIG ISLAND, Hawaii (KHON2) — August is one of the hottest and driest times of year, and this has been especially true on the Big Island. The Big Island has been seeing high levels of drought recently, which has been a contributing factor to some recent fires. HFD fights wildfire on both sides of Kunia…
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Public asked to weigh in on Downtown Honolulu Revitalization Plan
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Two community meetings are scheduled to discuss the proposed Downtown Honolulu Business Improvement District (BID), an effort to expand and update the current Fort Street Mall Special Improvement District. Checks bounce after Straits shuts its doors The first meeting, for area businesses, will be held Tuesday, August 12, at 12:30 p.m. at…