Manitoba Budget Faces BSE Hit and Hydro Pressures
Manitoba lawmakers return September 8 to approve the $7 billion 2003-04 budget amid revenue shortfalls from the BSE outbreak and lower tourism. Hydro reports a first-quarter loss of $51 million, offset by a $1.4 billion rate stabilization fund. Opposition pledges tighter scrutiny and questions over the Beef Fund and aid to producers.
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Why You Should Love a Little Deflation
Column argues mortgage rates fell due to bond markets and virus fears. It notes banks offer discounts, with five year mortgages near 4 percent and 1.25 percent off primes for variable rates. Ends urging to borrow now while prices rise and plan repayment.
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