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Graphic of the Week: Floor crossings in Parliament
The federal Liberals are once more on the threshold of gaining a majority in Parliament, thanks to the recent addition of Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, who crossed the floor from the New Democratic Party last week. Read More
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Republicans collide with Trump over no-excuse absentee voting, SAVE Act
President Trump’s push to eliminate voting by mail without excuses such as illness or military duty, a component of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, has put him on a collision course with Republicans from states where absentee voting is widespread and popular. The SAVE America Act’s core reform would be to require…
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Breakenridge: Expert panel needed to review Alberta’s revenue sources
If last month’s announcement of the fall referendums was meant to distract from the bad news budget, it turns out such a ploy was unnecessary. Read More
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Ford: Limits on exercising hate are acceptable and necessary
Hate is more difficult to deal with when it is clothed in righteousness and virtue — when it’s garbed in the mantle of free expression and free speech. Read More
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Man, 71, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki
A man is in the hospital following an apparent stabbing in Makiki.
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HPD investigating murder after man found dead in Waikiki
Honolulu police said a man was found dead in Waikiki on March 16.
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Gridin-Coronato-Frost line impresses as Flames end tough trip with loss to Red Wings
With the playoffs out of reach, the final 15 games of the regular season should give the Calgary Flames the chance to figure out what works. Read More
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Maui County begins recovery after devastating storm event
MAUI (KHON2) — In Maui County, a major response effort has shifted to the recovery phase, after massive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Even for the disaster experts at the Maui Emergency Management Agency who have seen it all, this storm was next level. “My whole life here living on Maui, I’ve never seen…
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Residents report worst flooding in 20 years on Hawaii Island
On the Big Island, officials said 18 people had to be rescued from flooded homes or their vehicles over the weekend.
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Storm aftermath: Recovery begins across Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — For one Waiahole Valley neighborhood, recovery began the moment the towering banyan tree came crashing down on Saturday, March 14. “I was like, no, no, no, don’t fall,” said Lauae, a neighbor who witnessed the tree going down out of her kitchen window. “It was like a slow-motion fall, and I just…