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South Africa: Mayor Asked to Explain $1.4 Billion of Wasted Johannesburg Funds

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The Johannesburg mayor faces backlash and an ultimatum from opposition parties over alleged wasteful spending, sparking concerns about financial mismanagement and accountability in the city’s leadership.
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Artists push back after Canadian Taxpayers Federation calls for end to Sask. public arts funding

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A Prairie lobbyist said the $6.5 million allocated to SK Arts annually should not be spent on "artist passion projects" during a time of growing provincial debt. But artists say that ignores how art impacts the province's economy and its...
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Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

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After the White House withheld billions in aid for local schools, the Trump administration now says it plans to release education funds allocated by Congress. (Scripps News)
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Trump administration will release some frozen grants supporting after-school and summer programs

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After a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers complained about the funds being frozen, the Trump administration had decided to release funds for after-school programs. (Scripps News)
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Ontario students protest over government's plans to cut tuition

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Ontario's Progressive Conservative government is eliminating free tuition for students from low-income families while also cutting tuition fees. Students say they're happy to hear tuition will drop by 10 per cent in September, but worry...
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Canadian steel giant to receive $150M as U.S. tariff anxiety grows

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Some relief is coming for the Canadian steel industry as the country's second biggest steel maker will receive $150 million in federal and provincial funding in the form of grants and loans.
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The Flint Crisis Isn't Just About the Water

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Jessica Dimmock, Drea Cooper, and Zackary Canepari, directed the upcoming Netflix docu-series "Flint Town". The trio discusses not only the water crisis but the economic struggles and underfunded police department in the Michigan town.
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Gov. Lamont announces over $14 million in state grants to protect open spaces in Connecticut

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Officials said another $343,015 in state grants will also help create two new urban community green spaces.
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New York City steps up disaster preparedness with FEMA-approved plan

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The OEM says the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will be updated regularly, includes strategies to deal with nine different hazards, such as floods and severe storms.
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Police step up patrols for long Fourth of July weekend

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The Fairfield Police Department said it is gearing up as it prepares for increased traffic from people out of town.
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Winnipeg community groups cheer decision to reconsider cuts, changes to grant program

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Winnipeg city councillors will reconsider proposed changes to a community grants program that would have cut available money by more than half and disqualified operational funding.
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Dozens of LI small businesses win grants provided by to Optimum Business, LIA foundation

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There were 400 applicants in total and 50 winners.
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Dozens of LI small businesses win grants provided by Optimum Business, LIA foundation

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There were 400 applicants in total and 50 winners.
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Grants up for grabs for restaurants hurt by new stove standards

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Restaurants have until next year before the DEP begins issuing violations. Applications for the $5,000 grant are being accepted through the end of May.
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LIA Foundation, Optimum team up to support local small businesses

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The Long Island Association Foundation and Optimum, the parent company of News 12, announced they will be awarding grants worth $5,000 each to 50 small businesses on Long Island.
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Province alleges firm solicited kickbacks for clean energy grants

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The B.C. government says it has asked for an investigation into allegations that an accounting firm administering some clean energy programs was soliciting kickbacks.
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Live special: Are we fulfilling the promise of immigration?

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CBC hosted a town hall at Calgary Central Library with a panel of immigration experts and a live audience. The discussion touched on the record number of immigrants, international students, affordable housing, the Canadian immigration...
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Old Field Point Lighthouse, built in 1868, added to the National Register of Historic Places

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Village trustee members say the historic distinction will help to restore the lighthouse with grants and charitable and funds.
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Jeff Bezos grants nearly $640 million to support homeless families

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Jeff Bezos’ fund to support homeless families announced $117 million in new grants on Tuesday to organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, which is a part of a $2 billion commitment Bezos made in 2018 to support homeless families...
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U.S. Government Awards $1.7B for Electric Buses

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U.S. Government Awards $1.7B for Electric Buses
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Stretching Your Dollar: Understanding College Financial Aid

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Will Sealy, co-founder and CEO of digital student loan consulting firm Summer, joined Cheddar News to discuss the process to obtain the best financial aid package ahead of a new school year.
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Stretching Your Dollar: Tips for Getting Financial Aid for Students

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It's time for Stretching Your Dollar, a regular segment where Cheddar News gives you tangible tips for how to make the most of your money. Today's topic: tips for getting student financial aid.
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Zach Zoya says Montreal’s bilingual hip-hop scene is ‘like one big melting pot’

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‘We’re a speck of French in an ocean of English,’ says the Canadian hip-hop artist, who stresses the importance of keeping linguistic diversity alive in Quebec's rap and hip-hop scene.
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Lebanon education: Teachers strike and economy threaten schools

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Lebanon’s academic year has begun but public school teachers are still on absent.