Weather delays anger Nfld travelers over six day wait
In St John s Newfoundland Jazz faced criticism after canceling a Wabash flight due to a blizzard. Passengers faced a six day delay until Christmas Eve with no immediate alternatives. NDP MLA Randy Collins urged action in the legislature and Premier Grimes was pressed to intervene.
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Health spending to hit 112 billion, study says
Ottawa based report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information estimates total health spending will reach 112 billion this year with growth at 6.3 percent, slower than prior years, and a health to GDP ratio near 9.8 percent. It forecasts individual outlays at about 3,572 dollars per Canadian. Provinces seek 5.1 billion more from Ottawa this year and 20 billion over three years, but government argues that funding must be matched with accountability.
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Kyoto pledge keeps oilpatch cuts under fifteen percent
Calgary reports Ottawa will cap oil and gas sector reductions at 15 percent below 2010 projections and allow carbon credits at up to 15 dollars per tonne. Natural Resources Minister Dhaliwal says clarity on cost and volume helps industry invest, but firms seek more details on who pays and project impacts.
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