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Damage control budget has something for everyone

Nova Scotia’s Liberals are presenting the province’s finances in the best possible light. On Thursday, the government released the $10.5-billion balanced budget for 2017-18, which is showing a net surplus of $26 million. Changes in spending programs and tax reductions were highlighted yesterday during the announcement by finance minister Randy Delorey, however, opposition critics say […]

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Halifax scoping out economic partnership with Zhuhai, China

The municipality is hoping a partnership with the Chinese city of Zhuhai will be a great opportunity to increase Halifax’s economic development. Last Thursday, the standing committee for Community Planning and Economic Development passed a motion to move forward with an economic partnership agreement with Zhuhai. According to a staff report, the Chinese city is considered a […]

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