Ontario unveils a 214.5 billion budget with a growing deficit
Ontario projects a 9.8 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year as growth slows. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy cites higher costs and seeks to fund health care, hospitals, care services, and infrastructure while delaying a return to balance. The plan includes tax relief on gas, a new skills fund, and funding for police, education, and a York University medical school. Opponents cite gaps in housing and primary care and warn of rising debt.
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Earliest Spring Snow Melt Pleases Thunder Bay Farmers
Farmers near Thunder Bay report an unusually fast snow melt this spring. Dairy operator Peter Aalbers notes soil moisture will sink in quickly, easing water concerns after a dry winter. Environment Canada forecasts wet snow through Thursday with cooler temperatures, aiding planting plans by mid May.
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