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In a province with a string of deficits, parties promise more spending, tax cuts

In a province with a string of deficits, parties promise more spending, tax cuts

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives promised Friday to sharply increase tax credits for charitable donations if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
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Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services

Manitoba Liberals promise medicare coverage for mental health services

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising to cover mental health services under medicare and let patients see a registered psychologist free of charge.
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Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

Manitoba New Democrats promise new family medical centres if elected Oct. 3

WINNIPEG — Manitoba New Democrats are promising to open four new family medical centres in Winnipeg and one in Brandon if they win the Oct. 3 provincial election.
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Manitoba Tories make another promise of financial aid without their leader

Manitoba Tories make another promise of financial aid without their leader

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives made another campaign promise of financial aid Thursday. And, for the second straight day, leader Heather Stefanson was not part of the event.
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Woman dies after hitting boat propeller in Manitoba, Mounties say

Woman dies after hitting boat propeller in Manitoba, Mounties say

LAC DU BONNET, Man. — Manitoba Mounties say a 65-year-old woman has died after she was thrown from a boat, hitting the propeller in the water.
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Manitoba Tories promise to help seniors with property taxes and mobility aids

Manitoba Tories promise to help seniors with property taxes and mobility aids

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising financial supports for seniors if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
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Manitoba Nurses Union endorses NDP health plan ahead of election

Manitoba Nurses Union endorses NDP health plan ahead of election

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's largest nurses union is endorsing the provincial NDP's health-care plan ahead of the Oct. 3 election. The Manitoba Nurses Union says the plan works to remove barriers and promises collaboration.
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Manitoba Tories promise another tax cut, Liberals promise spending and some tax hikes

Manitoba Tories promise another tax cut, Liberals promise spending and some tax hikes

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives promised a tax cut Wednesday for the second straight day on the campaign trail, while the Liberals promised $1 billion in new spending funded in part by tax increases.
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Manitoba Tories promise to cut land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers

Manitoba Tories promise to cut land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives are promising to eliminate the land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers in the province if re-elected Oct. 3.
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Manitoba Liberal platform contains new spending, higher taxes for some people

Manitoba Liberal platform contains new spending, higher taxes for some people

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party has released its full campaign platform, which includes roughly $1 billion in new spending and higher taxes for some income earners and property owners.
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