3 h. ago Calgary’s federal housing funding ‘at risk’ as motion introduced to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion to repeal citywide rezoning will now be debated by Calgary city council in December, and would require a public hearing in March if its approved.

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4 h. ago Developers propose nearly 2,800 homes in south London highrise boom

The proposals could be on the table for city council in January.

Sport

7 h. ago Proposal to repeal blanket rezoning passes first hurdle at Calgary city hall

Motion will be debated and voted on at Dec. 15 Calgary city council meeting

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12 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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12 h. ago New Edmonton city council told 6.4% property tax increase looms

To cover the city's ever-growing costs, city administration is projecting property taxes will need to increase by 6.4 per cent.

Economics

3 d. ago Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee

NEW YORK (AP) — Central Park’s iconic horse-drawn carriages will trot on, for now. A proposal to ban the popular tourist attractions that have been fixtures in Central Park for more than 150 years failed to clear a key New York City Council committee on Friday. The council’s Committee on Health voted against sending the […]

Transport

3 d. ago Toronto City Council approves plan to demolish Weston Lions Arena for MLSE facility without a rink

Plans are in the works to accommodate the Weston Minor Hockey League to other arenas after the Weston Lions Club lease runs out

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3 d. ago Toronto drivers to pay hefty fines for this winter driving mistake

Toronto drivers who park or idle on streetcar routes during major snowstorms could soon be shelling out a lot more money for their winter driving mistakes — $500 to be exact.City Council voted on Wednesday to more than double the fine for such offences, raising fees from the previous $200 fine to $500 in an overwhelming 21-4 vote. Councillor Dianne Saxe, who first introduced the penalty increase, said fines of only $200 were insufficient in deterring drivers.The increased fine targets cars parked illegally on designated snow routes, as well as vehicles that idle while picking up or dropping off passengers, or briefly stop to run errands. The new changes aim to prevent the transit chaos witnessed during last winter's heavy snowstorms, when streetcars were often blocked by cars parked by snowbanks.One viral incident saw Toronto residents quite literally push a car that had blocked a TTC streetcar, and the City says the new measures are designed to prevent similar disrup...

Transport

3 d. ago Toronto city council fires parking authority board under ‘cover of darkness’

The motion was brought at the last minute by Mayor Olivia Chow

Events

4 d. ago Calgary city councillors, mayor to introduce motion to repeal citywide rezoning

The motion calls on city administration to revert the Calgary's land-use bylaw to what it was prior to the previous city council approving citywide rezoning back in 2024.

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4 d. ago Local group using AI slop in bid to get Toronto scared about convenience stores

Neighbourhood retail on Toronto side streets has emerged as a hot-button issue putting locals at odds, and controversy surrounding one community organization's AI-generated fear campaign is just the latest flare-up in this heated debate.Controversy swirled in 2024 around a local grocery store that had faced licensing issues, triggering widespread discussion on rules surrounding retail in established residential areas.City Council's November vote on a proposed Neighbourhood Retail plan has been welcomed by many in the city, but one local community group has stood out in vocal opposition to changes that would increase options for businesses like convenience stores to operate on side streets.However, the group's methods have landed them in the crosshairs of online commenters, and the backlash was swift and immediate.The community group known as IntegrityTO — which has previously lobbied campaigns against renaming locations after controversial historical figures and ca...

Transport

4 d. ago Nelson: Calgary council must not forget it wasn't elected by city hall

These newcomers, many owing such success to the disdain in which their forerunners were held, should understand they’re already being played for patsies

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4 d. ago City politicians buck staff advice, refuse heritage tag for 1870s

The historic 1800s-era farmhouse in Hyde Park that’s home to Crossings Pub and Grill could have a date with the wrecking ball on the horizon after city politicians endorsed a plan for two apartment buildings to replace it. Members of city council’s planning and environment committee voted 4-1 Wednesday both to deny heritage designation for […]

Politics

5 d. ago Huge public response over lack of detail in ABC Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget

Vancouver residents repeatedly urged city council not to approve the 2026 operating budget without more detail and transparency

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7 d. ago 2026 budget presented to Calgary city council, mayor vows to cut property tax increase

As proposed, Calgary's 2026 budget would result in an extra $18.40 per month for the typical residential property, which includes an increase in waste fees and water utilities.

Economics

1 week ago Letters to The Vancouver Sun: City council and park board can work together

Nov. 8 letters to The Vancouver Sun.

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1 week ago LIVE: Debate continues on the contentious Lansdowne 2.0 vote

After weeks of contentious debate, city council will make the final vote on whether or not to go ahead with Lansdowne 2.0.

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1 week ago Saskatoon city council proposes 8.23% property tax hike for next year

Saskatoon's city council announced Thursday a potential 8.23-per cent property tax increase to help balance next year's budget, with police asking for a $12.5 million increase.

Economics

1 week ago How London councillors’ new pay compares to other Ontario cities

London’s 14 ward councillors serving on city council in the 2026–30 term and beyond are set for a 35 per cent pay hike.

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1 week ago I used to be in favour of the Lansdowne 2.0. I've changed my mind

Bruce Deachman: I don’t want Lansdowne to fail, but I also don't trust this deal. City council should vote 'no.'

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