Manitoba balanced budget bill prompts tax and reform debate
The Manitoba balanced budget proposal gains praise from Canada West Foundation for scope and enforcement while urging referendums on tax increases. Critics warn of elitism and argue municipal BBL lacks protections, urging real tax reform to curb Winnipeg debt and tax flight. Terry Duguid seeks higher exurban taxes as part of the discussion.
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Killarney studies strawboard plant feasibility with rural funding
The Killarney area considers a multi million dollar strawboard factory employing up to 80 locals. Len Derkach says the study will be led by the Killarney and District Community Development Corporation with provincial support through the Rural Economic Development Initiative.
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