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Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National John White -
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

National Emily Joveski -
A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election. 

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

National John White -
A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

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Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

National
Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

Fruitvale pharmacy warns of phone scam

Crime
Fruitvale Pharmacy IDA says it has had several reports of man named Barry calling from IDA and claiming to have medications ready for delivery.

Mayor Brian Bogle, new Castlegar council sworn in

City of Castlegar
Bogle pledged to work "collaboratively with council, city staff, local businesses, community organizations, and residents."

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Economy
Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.

UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).
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