Budget Plan Targets After-Deficit Rise to May 20
Finance Minister Michael Wilson says the federal deficit will be slightly higher than the previous 34.5 billion forecast and that a budget presentation is planned for the week of May 20. He noted lower revenues alongside reduced spending as causes. Liberal critics condemn the timing as a breach of civility and Parliament.
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Winter storm blame linked to Maple Creek death
A southeastern Alberta snowstorm is blamed for a fatal crash near the Alberta border when Maide Margarite Stubbe, 57, died after her Honda Civic collided with an oncoming semi on the Trans-Canada Highway. The truck driver was uninjured. Schools and roads faced closures and cancellations as the storm dumped heavy snow across the region.
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Peres defends army over CBS crew deaths in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres said two CBS crew members killed in south Lebanon took positions among armed men and were killed as troops sought self defense. He rejected claims of an unprovoked attack and voiced sorrow, while a French journalist corroborated that journalists were targeted.
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Students Escape Burning Seventh Day Adventist School
Calgary area private school housing 136 students and staff was evacuated safely after a fire. Firefighters faced a wood frame building with doors opening outside aiding rapid exit. Trustees will decide on future operations as fire commissioner investigates blaze believed to start near the gym.
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Reagan nonchalant after Lebanon CBS crew shooting
President Reagan avoided criticizing Israeli troops over a CBS News Lebanon camera team being fired on, calling it a tragedy and saying such incidents can occur in war. He also defended South African police who killed 17 demonstrators and supported hardline actions amid riots.
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National Economic Conference Draws Political Fire
Ottawa hosts a two day National Economic Conference amid Liberal and NDP criticism that the session is a PR exercise the government has already decided the budget aims. Finance Minister Wilson defends the talks as a source of ideas for jobs and policy to influence the upcoming budget.
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