Alberta unveils $233 million farm aid amid price slump
Alberta announces a $233 million provincial aid package to help farmers hit by low commodity prices rising input costs and odd weather. About 45 000 eligible farmers receive $6 per acre based on 1999 acres with beekeepers at $3 per colony. Additional FDIP changes allow faster payments and a disaster loan option.
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Liberal mini budget signals broad tax cuts ahead of election
Terrie reports on Paul Martin's mini budget promising a hundred billion in tax cuts by 2004 aimed at creating a new middle class bracket. The plan lowers rates for low and middle incomes, phases in across 2001 to 2004, and adds a one time heating rebate plus child tax benefit increases.
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Clocks Return to Standard Time on October 29
Manitoba ends daylight saving time on the last Sunday in October under the Official Time Act. The change occurs at 3 a.m. when clocks turn back to 2 a.m. marking the start of standard time across the province.
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