12 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Edmonton city council refuses to live within taxpayers’ means

Well, that didn’t take long. Tuesday was just the 44th day since the current city council was elected in October’s municipal election. And already the majority on council (who are the same lefties who were on the previous council) had already warmly welcomed a recommendation from city administration for a 6.4 per cent property tax […]

Economics

23 h. ago Calgary’s budget applauded but ‘sustainability’ of spending questioned

To partly reduce the property tax increase, Calgary city council tapped into $50 million of investment income to help pay for city operations.

Other

25 h. ago Stopping speeders and Whitemud widening top priorities on last day of budget talks

Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes

Other

33 h. 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

48 h. 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

48 h. ago Surrey mayor says police board budget increase ‘unacceptable’ for taxpayers

The Surrey Police Board is seeking a $91 million increase over the previous budget, which would be an 18 per cent property tax increase for taxpayers.

Economics

49 h. ago Property taxes creep higher after Explore Edmonton gets steady funding

Council defeats proposal to hike property taxes past nine per cent to restore financial stabilization reserve to minimum balance this year

Economics

54 h. ago How is council trying to trim property taxes? A compilation and vote breakdown of amendments

Council has proposed roughly three-dozen amendments so far to tweak next year's budget

Economics

2 d. ago Calgary city council boosts funding for transit and recreation, cuts climate spending

According to Calgary's mayor, the property tax increase as it currently stands would cost the typical residential homeowner an additional $3.90 per month.

Society

3 d. ago Calgary city council makes cuts to proposed property tax increase

The budget proposed an overall property tax increase of 3.6 per cent, but Calgary city council has whittled that down to 1.18 per cent so far.

Economics

6 d. ago Saskatoon city council passes 2026 budget with 6.7% property tax hike

Saskatoon city council passes next year's budget with residents footing a 6.7 per cent property tax hike.

Economics

7 d. ago Saskatoon, other municipalities in Saskatchewan, facing property tax hikes

Municipalities in Saskatchewan are feeling the crunch of budget time and some leaders say taxpayers are feeling extra pressure due to government cost downloading.

Politics

9 d. ago Vancouver city council approves $2.39 billion operating budget with property tax freeze

Speaking moments after Tuesday's budget vote, ABC Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said: 'This is a change. We're changing the direction of the city'

Economics

1 week ago Calgary’s new city council kickstarts 2026 budget talks with public hearing

Calgary city council is making adjustments to the final year of a four-year budget approved by the previous city council, which includes a 3.6 per cent overall property tax hike.

Culture

2 w. ago Appeal board slashes Vancouver mansion’s valuation, as owner cites foreign buyer tax

VANCOUVER — The official valuation of a 19,000-square-foot mansion in one of Vancouver’s priciest suburbs has been slashed by more than $4 million after the owner argued prices have slumped due to the foreign buyer’s tax and other policies. The British Columbia Property Assessment Appeal Board on Thursday reduced the value of the Shaughnessy mansion […]

Economics

2 w. ago ‘May have to lose my house’: Concern as Halifax considers double

Halifax councillors say they're getting an earful from residents who are concerned about a possible double-digit hike in property taxes in the next budget.

Other

2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Great idea won't work to cut Edmonton property tax increases

Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette has a good idea to fund annual property tax increases. Rather than jacking up taxes on city residents year after year, Paquette wants to grow the Ed Tel Endowment Fund to $6 billion from $1 billion over the next decade or decade-and-a-half, then use the annual interest to offset increases […]

Economics

2 w. ago Vancouver mulls digital billboards at key locations for new revenue

Finding new ways to raise money are among the steps the city is taking as part of efforts to make cuts to prevent a property tax increase for next year

Other

2 w. 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 w. ago AB Munis members support resolutions on property tax collection, visitor tax

AB Munis' annual convention has brought roughly 1,200 municipal politicians and administrators from across Alberta to Calgary

Economics