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Selections from Wednesday's show


Unexpected city expenses

The City of St. John’s has been hit with some unexpected bills lately such as cleanup costs following post-tropical storm Leslie as well as the parking meter replacement kerfuffle. As it gets hit with another big bill for a soccer field upgrade, Mayor Dennis O’Keefe takes a look at the city’s budget.
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Leslie left an expensive cleanup behind


Labrador City renting shock

It’s Fort McMurray prices in Labrador City as a family sees a shocking jump in rent. NDP Housing Critic Gerry Rogers looks at the housing crisis in a community experiencing boom times.
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Cold and costly in Lab City


Winter tires

Far from being "clear as a bell," it’s become a tough job to nail down how many people in this province switch over to winter tires when the cold weather sets in. Cec Haire talks to Anthony about the difference between what the Rubber Association of Canada is saying and what the provincial government numbers show. Following that Cec drops by King’s Bridge service station to chat with owner Gerry Young about what he sees in this busiest time of year.
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Winter tire at work

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