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Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

Highlights from Nova Scotia's 2023-24 provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster tabled the province's 2023-24 budget Thursday, with a heavy focus on health. Some highlights: — The $14.4-billion budget — with an estimated $278-million deficit — includes $6.
NC approves Medicaid expansion, reversing long opposition

NC approves Medicaid expansion, reversing long opposition

RALEIGH, N.C.
Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

Crumbl Cookies expands to Canada with first location in Edmonton to open this month

EDMONTON — Crumbl Cookies says it plans to open its first Canadian store later this month.
Credit Suisse deal averted crisis, Swiss central bank says

Credit Suisse deal averted crisis, Swiss central bank says

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss central bank hiked its key interest rate Thursday and declared that a government-orchestrated takeover of troubled Credit Suisse by rival bank UBS ended the financial turmoil.
US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight

US jobless claims inch down as labor market remains tight

The labor market continues to defy Federal Reserve attempts to cool hiring, with U.S. applications for unemployment benefits down again last week and remaining at historically low levels. Jobless claims in the U.S.
UK central bank hikes rates like Fed amid financial turmoil

UK central bank hikes rates like Fed amid financial turmoil

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England focused on fighting inflation, announcing an 11th consecutive interest rate increase Thursday despite concerns about the economic fallout from troubles in the global financial system .
Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source

Budget 2023 to detail crackdown on 'junk fees' for consumers: federal source

OTTAWA — A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges.
Asian shares decline after Fed hints rate hikes may end soon

Asian shares decline after Fed hints rate hikes may end soon

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday after the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate, while noting the end may be near for its economy-crunching hikes to interest rates.
Saskatchewan budget projects $1B surplus, more money for health care

Saskatchewan budget projects $1B surplus, more money for health care

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government projected a $1-billion surplus in its budget Wednesday, with no new taxes and millions in new spending.
Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

Activist investor wants Parkland to sell or spin off Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — A U.S. activist investor has set its sights on Calgary-based Parkland Corp., urging the fuel retailer to consider selling or spinning off its Burnaby, B.C., refinery.