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As Winnipeg continues to grow so do its needs, with it grows the cost to maintain existing services. In recent months however, a number of infrastructure challenges have called into question whether or not the city is putting enough resources towards their upkeep. Whether it’s potholes, or the recent spilling …
Read More »Could gambling help Manitoba address its deficit? Heads turn after MBLL mandate – Winnipeg
As the Manitoba government faces down a projected $1.6-billion deficit, could an expansion of the province’s gaming industry help? Earlier this week, the NDP government appointed new members to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) board, with a mandate to “work collaboratively with stakeholders to lift the pause on gaming …
Read More »Saskatchewan projects $250M deficit in mid year financial report, down $1.3B
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a $250-million deficit this fiscal year due to higher expenses related to the summer drought. The mid-year financial report says the deficit puts Saskatchewan down $1.3 billion from budget, as the province had initially forecast a surplus …
Read More »Toronto exploring new taxes, parking levy to tackle budget deficit – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2023 11:43 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials in Toronto are proposing several measures to tackle the budget crisis facing Canada’s largest city, including raising the land-transfer tax on high-value homes, increasing the vacant homes tax from one …
Read More »Leafs erase 3-goal deficit with 5-4 OT win over Lightning
Alexander Kerfoot scored on a power play at 4:14 of overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs roared back from a 4-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Monday and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. With Mikaeil Sergachev in the penalty box …
Read More »Jets rally from three-goal deficit but lose to Vegas in double overtime – Winnipeg
It’s been almost five years since Winnipeg fans have witnessed, in person, the Jets pick up a playoff win on home ice. The Vegas Golden Knights ensured they’d have to wait a little longer thanks to a wild 5-4 double overtime win at the Canada Life Centre Saturday afternoon. The …
Read More »COP15: Countries must overcome ‘trust deficit,’ UN official says at biodiversity talks
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations says the ongoing tension around public financing to save nature stem from a “trust deficit” because wealthier countries have failed to fulfil their financing promises to developing nations in the past. Amina Mohammed joined the COP15 nature talks in Montreal this week as …
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