1 hour ago Council approves $9 million to increase CTrain security patrols during afternoon rush

Pilot project will focus security enhancements at 12 CTrain stations, scalable up to 20

Economics

11 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

20 h. 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

Other

22 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

23 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

32 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

33 h. ago City of Vancouver eyes changes to make housing development more viable

Analysis: Proposed changes come with trade-offs, including below-market apartments being less affordable in the future, less money invested in public art, and some infrastructure and amenity projects being delayed.

Sport

46 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

46 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

47 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

55 h. ago Ontario city to fine residents for ‘excessive’ construction dust starting next spring

Mississauga will start issuing $305 fines for residential construction dust next March, after council approved updates to its decades-old debris bylaw.

Culture

69 h. 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

2 d. ago Opinion: How Vancouver can turn its hotel shortage into a city

Stanley Dee: It's not just about adding rooms: The best hotels blur the line between guest and local. They offer public lobbies, cafés, co-working areas, and gathering spaces that invite people in

Other

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 City of Surrey intensifies enforcement against illegal construction

City's efforts resulting in demolition orders for multiple owners that went ahead with builds without obtaining permits

Other

4 d. 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

4 d. ago Vancouver firefighters bending under pressure of city's overdose crisis

Firefighters attended a daily record of 54 overdose calls on Nov. 21

Events

5 d. 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

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 York Region Council approves $25M to support York University’s new School of Medicine

Toronto, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — York University welcomes York Region’s decision to make a significant contribution of $25 million to support the new School of Medicine set to open to students in 2028.  The $25 million commitment will help fund the physical infrastructure and development of the School of Medicine, which will be built […]

Society