Alberta safety blitz finds half of commercial vehicles fail checks
Edmonton report shows about 500 trucks and trailers targeted for inspection with just over 50 percent removed from service for safety issues. Twenty four percent needed attention for brakes tires and secured loads. Only one in four vehicles over 4500 kilograms passed.
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Steve Callahan
Prince Charles visits Halifax for war history themed tour
In Halifax the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall walk with crowds on a tour of three provincial capitals. They note Canada’s WW II military role as the 75th anniversary approaches and meet families at a support centre while a ball hockey game unfolds outside and a puppet entertains children.
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Commercial tax changes up for debate in council meeting
Council will discuss proposed changes to the 2014 commercial tax assessment including a small average 0.6 percent rise for non residential property and possible one year tax deferrals for large increases. The panel will also revisit parking changes at the Regional Events Centre and financing options for a gas well site and extra 200 parking spots. The meeting starts at 6 30 p m.
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Box Springs
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