Eye on the dome by Hanny Mass
Opposition leader Stuart Murray blasts the April budget forecast predicting a cigarette tax rise to about 85 million in new revenue and a proposed capture of Manitoba Hydro export sales revenue. He cites other planned increases in highway fines liquor markups home care fees and farm truck registrations. He argues the NDP faces a spending problem despite record revenues as Finance Minister Selinger readies the budget.
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Nortel investor learns tough market lessons in Halifax
A distressed Nortel holder explains his $200,000 stake now worth about $12,000 and argues for patience and diversification. Garth Turner advises against chasing gains alone, urges seeking qualified advice, and cautions about lack of portfolio diversification amid volatile markets and Enron fallout.
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