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Federal government invests $5.8M to bolster businesses in southern Alberta
To overcome challenges in global trade, the government of Canada is taking action through multi-million dollar investments via the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help Alberta reach more trade agreements with reliable trading partners. Read More
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Man, 32, dies after struggling in waters off Ko Olina
A 32-year-old man is dead after he was found struggling to stay afloat in the waters off of Ko Olina on Feb. 16, the Honolulu Police Department said.
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Hawaiʻi’s roads, freeways ranked nationally
Drivers in Hawaiʻi face some of the roughest roads in the United States. That’s according to a new analysis of U.S. Department of Transportation data by MoneyGeek.
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Calgary Humane Society seeks public’s assistance in ‘egregious’ dog abandonment case
The Calgary Humane Society is asking for the public’s assistance to identify a dog that was abandoned in medical distress earlier this month. Read More
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The Fire Horse brings permanent change. What will you do?
The Lunar New Year officially begins today, Tuesday, Feb. 17, and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Snow blankets Calgary causing flight cancellations, traffic collisions
Calgarians woke Tuesday morning to winter’s return in full swing, with snow covering the city causing traffic collisions and flight cancellations. Read More
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Toronto’s road warriors The Sadies power through tragedy as a trio, release new live record featuring the late Gord Downie
Last week, Canadian indie veterans The Sadies played Pappy And Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, a rustic saloon in California’s Yucca Valley. Read More
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Average tax refund up nearly 11% so far this filing season
The average tax refund was $2,290 through Feb. 6 — up 10.9% from $2,065 a year ago, according to the IRS.
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Breakenridge: Private school funding a complex issue that may require an election
This will likely be the Year of the Referendum in Alberta, but it’s still unclear which issues will be put to Alberta voters. Read More
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Varcoe: Alberta secures $400M deal to buy water bombers from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
The Alberta government is buying in its own backyard, set to announce a major deal on Tuesday to purchase new water bombers from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to battle wildfires. Read More