Federal government plans to give $250 cheques to millions of Canadians, cut GST

The Liberal government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Thursday.

"Our government can't set prices at the checkout, but we can put more money in people's pockets," Trudeau said at a press conference in Toronto alongside Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. 

Good Buy to Hunger and the Holiday Train!

The Good Buy to Hunger Campaign is back in Moose Jaw, with the Moose Jaw Co-op and CPKC.

When you shop at the Moose Jaw Co-op, you can spend an extra $10 on a food bag at the checkout. This food bag will go directly to the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season.

It all leads up to the CPKC Holiday Train arriving in Moose Jaw on December 6, with a special performance featuring Tyler Shaw and Shawnee Kish on December 7 at 4:30pm.

Carnie's Comments - Fishin' & Sleddin'

 

Carnie's Comments

 

We were talking about winter and looking forward to ice fishing and snowmobiling on the morning show today. The two activities go hand-in-hand for many and I witnessed that on one cold, winter's day many years ago.

We were out on the ice catching some fish in a cozy fishin' shack when some friends pulled up on their snowmobiles. One of the fellas was riding a brand new machine and told us how fast it could go.

One of my mates asked if he could take it for a rip. The owner obliged.

Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says in a statement that the announcement is in response to his party's demands to permanently lift the goods and services tax on a range of expenses.

Sports Round-Up: Thursday, November 21

It's "Retro Night" tonight at the Moose Jaw Events Centre as the Moose Jaw Warriors host the first place Saskatoon Blades. Puck drop is at 7, and you can catch all the action on Country 100, starting with the pregame show at 6:40. The Warriors have some fun lined up for fans tonight, including a chance to buy packages of three throwback player buttons. 

In Regina last night, the Tri City Americans needed a shootout to top the Pats 4-3. The Americans visit Moose Jaw Saturday night.

Reality Check: Hundreds of students from across city get crash course in financial literacy

Hundreds of students from Vanier, Peacock, Central, and more descended upon the gymnasium at Sask Polytech Moose Jaw yesterday for Reality Check — a Chamber of Commerce-organized event that gives Grade 9s an idea of the financial realities of adult life.