Manitoba small business optimism dips amid floods
CFIB's May Business Barometer shows Manitoba optimism at 72.5, down from 74.3 in April, dragged by severe spring flooding. National index slides to 66.9. Alberta remains most optimistic at 76.6. Manitoba highlights include 46 percent rating overall state as good, with skilled labour shortage as top constraint and 21 percent planning to hire full time in 3–4 months.
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Canadian singer Coco Love Alcum to perform in Brampton event
The Major Pratt band program brings entertainment to the country with Coco Love Alcum headlining at the George P. Buleziuk Centre on Monday June 13. Doors open 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm with appetizers and intermission refreshments to raise funds for the Major Pratt band. Tickets $23 at the door or $20 in advance via organizers. Student tickets $12. Also, Mark Gareau returns home after a three month HSC stay, with a June 7 fund raiser at Alliance Church to help his family. Tickets at local outlets and the Banner office.
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Letter to the Editor on CFIB pension critique
A reader condemns the right wing Canadian Federation of Independent Business for attempting to curb public sector pensions and widen wealth gaps. The letter argues increases to minimum wage and fair pensions benefit a broad middle class, contrasts corporate executive pensions with modest public servant retirements, and warns of rising senior poverty if pension reforms favor private plans.
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Libya debate over ground forces and exit strategy
In a evolving Libyan crisis NATO air strikes intensify as leaders pledge pressure. Analysts warn that bombing alone may not topple Muammar Gaddafi and question progress amid Misrata’s stubborn fighting and a looming partition between Gaddafi and the Transitional National Council in Benghazi.
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