34 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 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

3 d. ago Council votes on flurry of amendments to 2026 budget, including increased transit fares

The fee increases were one of more than 30 amendments council has presented to make changes to the 2026 budget.

Other

3 d. ago Adult transit ticket could be $4 soon, as part of flurry of amendments to 2026 City of Calgary budget

The fee increases were one of more than 30 amendments council has presented to make changes to the 2026 budget.

Economics

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

3 d. ago Toronto Police seeking additional $100M next year, citing staffing increase

Service's $1.4-billion budget for 2026 will be presented to Toronto Police Service Board committee on Dec. 8

Economics

3 d. ago Toronto Police seeking additional $93M next year, citing staffing increase

Service's $1.4-billion budget for 2026 will be presented to Toronto Police Service Board committee on Dec. 8

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Not enough butter’: Calgary Transit sees funding boost but more required to expand service

A $59 million boost is earmarked for Calgary Transit in the proposed budget to cover increased frequency on key routes, the low-income transit pass, and maintenance and upgrades.

Other

7 d. ago Consular services won’t be affected by Global Affairs Canada cuts: minister

The recent federal budget includes a $561 million cut to the department's budget next year, which increases to a $1.1 billion cut two years later.

Politics

8 d. ago Bulgaria withdraws 2026 budget proposal following street protests

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s government announced Thursday that it is withdrawing its 2026 draft budget, following street protests at home over steep tax increases included in the budget, and warnings from abroad. The surprise move was announced by the leader of the ruling center-right GERB party, Boyko Borissov, who asked the government to restore […]

Economics

9 d. ago Reeves Raises UK Taxes by £26 Billion in Day of Budget Chaos

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced £26 billion ($34 billion) of tax increases, in a budget that sought to balance the demands of both bond traders and restive Labour backbenchers.

Economics

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 This is Mark Sutcliffe's chance to stand up for free speech | Opinion

Mohammed Adam: The police board shouldn't be able to do vet speakers – especially when a court said the policy infringes on the right to freedom of expression.

Other

2 w. ago Carney Searches for Votes to Pass Budget and Avoid Snap Election

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government faces a decisive moment on Monday when Canada’s House of Commons votes on a proposed budget that would increase borrowing to spend on the military and infrastructure.

Politics

3 w. ago London police board defends handling of officer's sexual assault probe

The board and one of its employees have filed statements of defence in response to a $3-million lawsuit from a staffer.

Events

3 w. ago Budget signals lower increases to health transfers, end of funding deals

OTTAWA — The federal budget signals there is no room for the premiers to negotiate for more health-care funding in the coming years, one economist says – and the Ontario government is calling for that to change. The Canada Health Transfer is projected to be $54.7 billion in 2025-26 and is set to grow by […]

Science

3 w. ago Man arrested after Ontario transit bus stolen with passengers on board, police say

Hamilton police say a suspect is facing charges after a transit bus was stolen with passengers on board when the driver had exited for a short break.

Events

3 w. ago ‘Secret’ report highlights corruption, harassment at Durham police

Durham's police services board said steps have been taken to address the concerns, chief wants report made public

Events