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Pandemic spending, tax reductions: Some highlights of Manitoba's 2021-22 budget
WINNIPEG - Finance Minister Scott Fielding tabled Manitoba's 2021-22 budget Wednesday. Here are some key points from the fiscal plan: - Projected deficit of $1.6 billion, down from $2 billion last yea...
Apr 07, 2021
Former Vice-President Mike Pence memoir set for 2023 release
NEW YORK - Former Vice-President Mike Pence has a book deal. His autobiography, currently untitled, is scheduled to come out in 2023. "I am grateful to have the opportunity to tell the story of my lif...
Apr 07, 2021
B.C. and federal governments promise unbroken cell service on 'Highway of Tears'
The federal and British Columbia governments say seamless cellular coverage will be provided along the Highway of Tears by October 2022. Seventy per cent of Highway 16 already has some coverage, but L...
Apr 07, 2021
Canada's Global T20 cricket tournament shifted to Malaysia due to pandemic
TORONTO - The third edition of the Global T20 Canada cricket tournament has been shifted to Malaysia this summer because of pandemic-related restrictions. The tournament will take place in June-July. ...
Apr 07, 2021
25 Canucks players, staff positive for COVID-19 in outbreak involving virus variant
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say 25 players and coaches have tested positive during a COVID-19 outbreak that involves a variant of the virus. The team issued a statement Wednesday saying 21 playe...
Apr 07, 2021
Former Florida State star charged in double shooting
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Former Florida State star football player Travis Rudolph was arrested early Wednesday morning in South Florida for a shooting that left one man dead and another wounded, author...
Apr 07, 2021
Broadcast group renames itself and celebrates with $16 million boost for local business
After more than 20 years of operating under the name of Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, the company has announced it will be reorganizing under the new name of Pattison Media Ltd. effective May 1, 2021....
Apr 07, 2021
Ontario to issue stay-at-home order, Alberta cracks down on COVID-19 rule-breakers
Ontario residents are facing new stay-at-home orders as officials in several provinces tighten restrictions and crack down on rule-breakers in a race against COVID-19 and its variants. Sources say Ont...
Apr 07, 2021
China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics
BEIJING - China's government warned Washington on Wednesday not to boycott next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach ...
Apr 07, 2021
Biden administration makes pitch for higher business taxes
The Biden administration is drilling down on the argument that higher corporate tax rates would ultimately help an ailing economy, saying the resulting infrastructure investments would boost growth. T...
Apr 07, 2021