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Opinion: A mini UN convenes in Calgary as Rotarians from around the world unite
Like many who grew up in Detroit, I crossed the Ambassador Bridge so often that Windsor and parts of southern Ontario became as familiar to me as my neighbour’s backyard. Read More
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Opinion: In Alberta’s grab for federal cash, Albertans with disabilities pay the price
Starting in July, Canadians with disabilities are due to start receiving an extra $200 per month — except in Alberta, where that additional income will instead flow to the provincial government. Read More
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Varcoe: On eve of new era for Canadian energy exports, Keyera CEO welcomes Ottawa’s push to fast-track major projects
Fresh off his company agreeing to acquire a suite of natural gas liquids assets for more than $5 billion, Keyera Corp. CEO Dean Setoguchi understands the value of growing Canadian energy production and exports — and hopes Ottawa does, as well. Read More
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Bell: Graphic sex in school books — Albertans speak, Smith government will crack down
You remember the story. Read More
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All BTS members now done with mandatory service
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Suga, a rapper and songwriter in the global K-pop sensation BTS, has been discharged from South Korea’s mandatory military service, marking the official return of all seven members from their enlistment duties. The label confirmed that Suga completed his alternative service duties on Wednesday after using up his remaining leave.…
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Lots of sunshine as the summer solstice arrives
Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start. The word…
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Island Elvis eyes the throne
HONOLULU (KHON2) — He’s been channeling the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll for decades. Now a Wahiawa-born Elvis tribute artist is heading to Graceland, chasing a title to prove he’s the best thing since Elvis left the building. Johnny Fortuno has been shaking, rattling and rolling as Elvis for over 30 years. He got his…
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Woman threatened with gun on H-1 Freeway
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 27-year-old woman driving west on the H-1 Freeway in the airport area was threatened with a gun by a man in another vehicle, Honolulu police said. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on June 19. According to authorities, the man threw items at her vehicle, challenged her to a fight and…
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HFD sends helicopters to Waipio brushfire
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Fire Department has deployed helicopters to the site of a brush fire in Waipio, which was first reported on the afternoon of June 19. Officials first received word of the fire at around 4 p.m., with the blaze sparking near the soccer complex. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai…