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Calgary - A Calgary collector paid more than $9,000 Cdn on Tuesday for a medal believed to be from the War of 1812, which was found on the banks of the Detroit River by a treasure hunter armed with a metal detector. The unusual history of the silver medal, which experts believe was made for a Canadian First Nations chief, probably helped push up its value, said Christopher Proudlove of Bonhams auctioneers. Because the medal is dated 1814, He said it was probably given to the chief of a Canadian native band for his service to the Crown during the War of 1812. Ottawa - Finance Minister Ralph Goodale announced Tuesday that his first federal budget, which will show a healthy surplus and higher health spending, will be introduced March 23. The budget, which will likely form the platform for the Liberals in an expected spring election, could show a surplus of as much as $7 billion, some experts have predicted. Toronto - Pushing Canadians to kick their addiction to cars is critical to ensuring healthy cities that don't destroy the environment, Prime Minister Paul Martin's pointman on urban issues said Tuesday. That means better public transit, along with disincentives such as more expensive vehicles and tougher land-use planning, John Godfrey said.
