7 h. ago Homeless agency wary as city council explores ‘good neighbour' clause

City council is delaying approval of its procurement framework for homeless services.

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28 h. ago Winnipeg city council approves 2026 budget, with several additions

City Council has passed the 2026 balanced budget update and several new amendments have been added to what was initially proposed last month.

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30 h. ago City council approves Mayor Olivia Chow’s ‘luxury’ land transfer tax hike

Council gave proposal green light on Wednesday despite concern from real estate board, others

Economics

57 h. ago Toronto residents to pay an extra 3.75% for water and garbage collection

The interim fees are in place until Toronto City Council approves its 2026 budget.

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3 d. ago WARMINGTON: Mayor says ‘lawyer’ stops cop chief from charging unruly anti

Mayor Olivia Chow on Monday offered up an explanation as to why Toronto Police officers do not always charge unruly pro-Palestinian protesters

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3 d. ago Regina city council approves police budget after close vote on first day of budget talks

Council voted 6-5 to approve Regina’s police budget, which includes a 2.2 per cent increase to the police portion of the mill rate, following a lengthy debate

Events

4 d. ago Regina’s proposed city budget discusses cuts and tax increase

With proposed cuts to 139 city services and a potential hike on property tax, citizens in Regina are watching from the sidelines as the city begins budget deliberations.

Economics

6 d. ago Toronto to deliver replacement Scarborough busway ahead of schedule in 2026

Mayor Olivia Chow made the announcement on Friday, promising a busway would deliver faster travel times as residents wait for a subway extension in the long run.

Transport

9 d. ago City and TTC rushing for fix after Toronto's new LRT slammed with complaints

Toronto's Finch West LRT hasn't been able to shake its first-day jitters as more commuter complaints trickle in.On top of the annoying delays – which began mere minutes into its launch – its speed, or lack thereof, is taking some heat online. At a City Hall press conference Tuesday afternoon, Toronto mayor Olivia Chow agreed the train isn't moving fast enough, saying, "I rode the train, and I know it can be faster."The rush to speed up the TTC's new Line 6 Finch West comes amid early reports that the route debuted with travel times 16 minutes slower than the 36C Finch West bus it replaced.Overall, the public is disappointed that the $2.5 billion investment delivered such "underwhelming results," as one X user states. People are rightfully extremely upset that Line 6 moves so painfully slow. The combination of effectively no signal priority, and the TTC operating it at speeds about 50 per cent slo...

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1 week ago Toronto transit to offer free rides next year under new fare

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new "fare-capping" program that will let TTC riders travel for free after making 47 paid trips in a month. The program launches in September.

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1 week ago CRISANTI: Toronto needs a course correction, taxpayers deserve better

I still remember the good old days when the taxpayers were in charge, and all Torontonians could rely on the consistent delivery of core services. Back then, people were confident that their local government was working for them. As Torontonians grapple with the thought of another property tax hike, they have simply lost faith in […]

Economics

1 week ago 'Disappointed': Why some councillors are upset over Edmonton's 6.9 per cent tax hike

'I was really hoping this council was going to make some tough decisions and say 'no' and have priorities and stick with them'

Economics

2 w. ago OHL powerhouse Bulldogs getting new arena, plan to stay in Brantford ‘forever’

City council approves sports and entertainment complex to be anchored by junior hockey team

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2 w. ago Calgary city council 2026 budget passes, approves 1.64% property tax increase

Calgary city council voted in favour of a 1.64 per cent property tax increase, which is anticipated to cost the typical homeowner an additional $4.50 monthly.

Economics

2 w. ago Surrey mayor warns of 18% property tax hike if new police budget approved

But her opposition councillors and the police board are saying she is getting too ahead of herself

Economics

2 w. ago Council finally approves 2026 budget, outlining 1.64 per cent tax hike

Mayor Jeromy Farkas said for the average homeowner, the tax increase will be $103 less than the budget originally proposed, down from a $13.11 monthly increase to $4.50

Economics

2 w. ago Letters: Danielle Smith swayed by smooth talking Mark Carney

Will city council manage to reduce the tax hike? Vote in our daily poll! I think Danielle Smith is being played by Carney’s B.S. just like she was by Jim Prentice’s BS. Two smooth talkers. Curtis Radcliffe (The proof is in the pudding.) Radicals I have never been a fan of radical left opinions. I […]

Transport

2 w. ago Regina mayor eyes ‘pathway to single digits’ for proposed 15.6% tax hike

Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says he's hoping city council can find a way to whittle its record-high budget of 15.6% to single-digits in advance of budget talks later this month.

Economics

2 w. ago 'It's a balancing act': Council approves proposal to allocate projected investment income to help reduce tax hike

The city is projecting $253 million in investment income next year and council voted to put $50 million towards public safety initiatives

Economics

2 w. ago Proposed Kelowna land deal would trade city industrial lot for nine

The Kelowna Springs Golf Course was sold in 2022, shortly after city council approved the 2040 official community plan that flagged the site for possible industrial use.

Economics