POLITICS: Pallister’s PCs defeat NDP in Manitoba

Brian Pallister has led the Progressive Conservative’s to victory in Manitoba. It is the first time the Tories have held power in 16 years. A sales tax increase in 2013 up to 8 percent from 7 percent was a critical issue. The New Democrats have been in power since 1999.

NEW YORK

Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump won the Democratic and Republican primaries in New York. Beyond the party contests however Mrs. Clinton is said to hold a lead in polls among voters at large.