Ownership shift dominates Manitoba politics front page
The Free Press moved a speech from the Throne to inside pages and ran a headline about Lord Thomson selling the Free Press and Brandon Sun to Winnipeg businessmen for an undisclosed sum, likely around $150 million. New owners Ronald Stern and Bob Silver face questions on editorial direction while Doer’s NDP mandate emphasizes security, investment, and hydro projects.
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Generational moment as cheap money reshapes economy
Canada and the United States slashed interest rates to record lows. The Bank of Canada may reduce prime to 3.75 percent, with mortgages dropping and refinancing surging. Deflation and cheap money spur housing, stock markets, and borrowing for investment, while risks linger for savers. Garth Turner urges viewers to act on the moment.
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