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Saskatchewan sees drop in projected surplus, still aims to cut debtThe province said the surplus is down $532 million from the budget, pointing to wildfire fighting efforts and higher non-cash pension expenses as the reason for that.PoliticsAug 31
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Saskatchewan 2023-24 provincial budget released with forecasted surplusDonna Harpauer, Saskatchewan's minister of finance, said a total revenue of $19.7 billion is forecast for 2023, with $18.7 billion for expenses and $1 billion leftover as surplus.PoliticsMar 22
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Opposition parties remain skeptical of forecasts ahead of N.B. budgetThe province vastly underestimated revenues for the last two years in a row, leading to record surpluses. Opposition parties say they want to see better forecasting this year.PoliticsMar 20
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New Brunswick continues torrid population growth, but economists say support is neededThe record influx of people has increased pressure on housing and health care, which were already facing challenges prior to the pandemic.EconomyDec 22, 2022
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N.B. Liberals question proposed tax cuts after auditor general call for fiscal prudenceA report from the province's auditor general says the province is in decent fiscal health, but says the government should be wary moving forward.PoliticsNov 30, 2022
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N.B. records largest-ever surplus after projecting $244-million deficitThe province posted a surplus of $777.3 million, a turnaround of more than $1 billion from what was budgeted in March of 2021.PoliticsSep 29, 2022
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N.B. premier open to more health-care spending as long as funding sees resultsPremier Blaine Higgs says that he wants to see value for money when funding New Brunswick's health-care system, even as the province projects a larger than expected surplus.HealthSep 1, 2022
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N.B. finance minister says recent surpluses unsustainable, pitches further tax cutsStronger than expected revenue growth and large federal transfers have helped to propel large surprise surpluses the last two years in a row.PoliticsAug 31, 2022
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New app helps provide discounted quality food while cutting down on wasteToo Good to Go connects businesses that have a surplus of food at the end of the day with consumers who purchase that food in surprise bags at one-third the cost.LifestyleAug 4, 2022
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London, Ont. surplus store contributing to front-line efforts in UkraineForest City Surplus says it recently helped source just over 2,000 sleeping bags for the territorial defence forces, a challenging task given the approaching camping season.CanadaApr 5, 2022
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