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Ford: Canadians' absence being felt on Hawaiian beaches and in shops

Reading about the decline of Canadian tourism to the United States is one thing — to experience it in person is another

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MAUI — The beach isn’t deserted, nor is the swimming pool. But the reality of what’s missing here in Hawaii is blatantly obvious. Given that tourism is this state’s largest industry, the damage is seen in closed shops and restaurants, and the absence of friends.

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