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Province considering vouchers to get patients surgery faster, including at private facilities
A provincial plan that would allow people experiencing long surgical wait times to access care at private facilities is raising concern that Alberta is inching closer to U.S.-style health care. Read More
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You can’t put this on a Hawaiʻi vanity plate
Hawaii drivers can request personalized license plates with up to six characters, but requests that are misleading, profane, vulgar, sexually explicit, violent, hateful or discriminatory will be rejected.
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2026 East Honolulu Food Festival brings restaurants together, serving up signature dishes
The 2026 East Honolulu Food Festival is this Saturday, May 2, at Mary Star of the Sea Church and Schools.
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Amid news of cuts, Rogers touts 2,600 jobs created in Western Canada since 2021 Shaw merger
As Rogers seems to trim its workforce, the telecoms company says it’s created approximately 2,600 jobs across Western Canada — many of which are in B.C. and Alberta — since its merger with Shaw Communications in 2021. Read More
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Crown seeks double-digit sentence for driver who killed nine-year-old girl in Boxing Day 2024 crash
Calgarian Duane Nepoose is a “bomb waiting to go off” a prosecutor said Wednesday, in seeking up to 10½ years in prison on multiple charges, the most serious of which is dangerous driving causing death. Read More
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Investigation into firearm used in Calgary woman’s murder leads to charges
The investigation into the shooting death of a Calgary-area woman last year has resulted in a man being charged with providing the firearm used in the crime. Read More
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Where to enjoy music during Calgary Stampede 2026
The Calgary Stampede returns to Calgary from July 3 to 12, and with it comes musical performances throughout the city. Read More
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Hawaiʻi Legislature approves tax cuts for 90% of local taxpayers
The Hawai’i Legislature has agreed on tax cuts for most local taxpayers while rejecting tax increases on top earners. The cuts aim to provide relief for 90% of families.
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Kansas man pleads not guilty to stabbing snorkel captain
A Kansas man pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges on Tuesday, April 28.
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Hawaiʻi tax incentives to boost film industry, tourism
Lawmakers are debating new measures to support Hawaiʻi’s film industry and create opportunities for local crews and filmmakers, while a proposed private development near the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu could provide much-needed studio space and help keep more productions in the state.