Budget Day Forecast Highlights Liberal NDP Alliance
Parliament Hill notes a budget next Monday with likely Old Age Pension increases to about 110 to 125 dollars monthly and significant tax cuts including possible sales tax relief. Analysts assess possible corporation tax changes by Order in Council to avoid a vote, while concerns about U S dollar devaluation and trade with the United States loom.
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NDP
Turner
Treasury
United States
Pensioner Housing Deadline Extended in Manitoba
Premier Edward Schreyer announces extended deadline for Pensioner Housing Program applications to March 15 due to high demand. He cites 14 546 requests, 7 459 applications received, 5 207 approved, with $4 million allocated this winter from a $12.9 million program. Federal notice reaches about 94 000 seniors.
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Edward Schreyer
Schreyer
Manitoba MTS Extends Rural Phone Access To Two Miles
The Manitoba Telephone System extends its road allowance for rural service to two miles from one and a half, allowing potential customers up to two miles beyond existing lines to receive service without construction charges. The $413,000 three year program targets 153 eligible homes and starts April 1, with private property costs borne by customers.
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Peter Burtniak
Manitoba Telephone System
MTS
iTo
No Extension Of Renewal Deadline For Autopac
The Honourable Howard Pawley announced there would be no extension of the February 28 renewal deadline for motor vehicle registration and insurance. He said the renewal operation proceeded on time and praised Autopac staff for serving Manitoba motorists.
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Howard Pawley
Autopac
Mr. Pawley
Pawley
Manitoba
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Lewis
Liberal Party
Roblin
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Roblin Review
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Autopac Information Centre
Winnipeg
Weiller and Williams
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