Government aid to Bombardier sparks taxpayer debate
The piece argues the $87 million government investment in Bombardier's jet project, funded from a Technology Partnership, may not repay taxpayers. It questions whether aid is necessary amid corporate gain, cites past subsidies to Bombardier and Canadair, and recalls Western regional reactions to Ottawa's defense and aerospace decisions.
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Decisive action urged in Apex Green Mountain dispute
In a heated dispute over road access to Apex ski area on Green Mountain, the Penticton Band and provincial authorities clash over highway right of way. The province may use resumption powers to secure transit routes through reserve lands, as past cases show, with RCMP cooperation crucial.
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