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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative government is forecasting a $506.2-million deficit in its first budget as it focuses on an election campaign pledge to spend heavily on the province's ailing health system. The $13.

TORONTO — Since moving to Windsor, N.S., from Toronto in 2021, Stefan Palios has been able to return for multiple visits with his grandparents, and travel reward points have made a big difference.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister Allan MacMaster tabled a $13.2-billion budget for 2022-23 on Tuesday. Here are some highlights: - Projected deficit of $506.2 million, increasing the province's net debt to about $18.4 billion.

TORONTO — Some of Canada's leaders in the blockchain sector launched Tuesday a non-profit association aimed at moving the needle on regulation of cryptocurrencies anddigital assets in this country.

U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Job openings hovered at a near-record level in February, little changed from the previous month, continuing a trend that Federal Reserve officials see as a driver of inflation. There were 11.

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence bounced back in March and remains high, though consumers' short-term outlook is not quite as rosy.

TORONTO — Cargojet Inc. has signed a new agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA) Inc. to provide air-transportation services for DHL's global network that it says will boost earnings and help diversify its services.

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says it is suspending any investments in Russia.

NEW YORK (AP) — The buyout offer for Nielsen rose to $16 billion Tuesday, about a week after the TV ratings and marketing data company rejected a $9 billion bid.