3 d. ago ‘Not in any fishy business’: Brampton man confused, shocked after house shot at

Around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, the man, who Global News has agreed not to identify due to safety concerns, awoke to a cracking sound he assumed was a car misfiring.

Economics

3 d. ago Zelenskyy warns Russian drones endanger safety at Chornobyl and at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia’s sustained bombardment of Ukraine’s power grid is deepening concerns about the safety of the country’s nuclear facilities after a drone knocked out power for more than three hours to the site of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster and as Europe’s biggest atomic power plant remains disconnected from the grid, officials said. […]

Events

8 d. ago Cycling team Israel Premier Tech excluded from race in Italy over safety concerns

The team is co-owned by Israeli Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams

Sport

1 week ago Saskatoon city council approves $1.6M tax break for Broadway apartment tower

City council voted unanimously Wednesday to provide WestCliff Properties a five-year abatement of property taxes, which will total $1.6 million.

Economics

1 week ago Tony Caterina: Fiscal discipline, safety and protecting neighbourhoods

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  Edmonton stands at a crossroads. As your next mayor, I will end endless overspending and excessive annual property tax hikes while keeping business taxes low and fixing our city’s broken systems. With 14 years as a city councillor and a deep […]

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1 week ago OHL investigating safety concerns after glass falls on London Knights coach

The OHL is reviewing an incident in Windsor where glass shattered on the London Knights bench, striking coach Dale Hunter, who says he’s thankful no one was seriously hurt.

Economics

1 week ago Alberta minister to review pay of municipal officials, ways to limit property taxes

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is directing her municipal affairs minister to review local spending decisions — including how much elected municipal officials get paid.

Politics

1 week ago Infrastructure and service shortfalls make province's planned tax breaks tough to deliver: Alberta Municipalities

'Show me where and how you're going to do that, not just using catch phrases for a headline' ABMunis president Tyler Gandam said of the province's push for municipalities to limit property tax increases

Economics

1 week ago 'Back to basics': Alberta to limit municipal property tax increases, eliminate conflicts

'Where we see municipalities trying to veer outside their lane and outside the jurisdiction where you see municipalities doing woke politics that are better suited at provincial or national level ... then you're going to see an active provincial government putting municipalities on track'

Politics

2 w. ago Karen James: Never again let extremists silence cheers for Team Canada

The stands were kept quiet due to “escalating safety concerns” posed by pro-Palestinian protesters

Other

2 w. ago Construction is making this Ottawa bridge dangerous for everyone but drivers

Residents are calling for traffic calming measures around the St. Patrick Street Bridge as an ongoing construction project has sparked concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Events

2 w. ago Runaway Train: $3.6B in Excess Municipal Spending Driving Up Property Taxes Across B.C., says new report

B.C. property taxes soared 94%—outpacing inflation and national trends Vancouver, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Municipal operating spending has surged over the past decade, pushing property taxes higher and worsening affordability pressures for families and businesses, according to a new report released today by the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC).  The report, Runaway […]

Economics

2 w. ago Candidates weigh in on 2026 budget preview ahead of October's municipal election

MRU's Lori Williams said that with the controversies surrounding property tax increases, the release of this information will play a role for candidates seeking to enter or remain in office this October

Politics

2 w. ago Calgary proposes 5.4% residential property tax hike in 2026 budget adjustment

The overall property tax increase is proposed at 3.6 per cent but will likely be 5.4 per cent for Calgary residential property owners.

Economics

2 w. ago City of Calgary sticking to 3.6 per cent 2026 property tax increase set three years ago

Homeowners can expect an average 5.4 per cent tax hike, while commercial property owners will see an average 1.3 per cent increase

Economics

2 w. ago Safety concerns, rising costs, housing flagged as election priorities by Calgary businesses

Calgary Chamber of Commerce released 50 policy recommendations for city council and mayoral candidates

Economics

2 w. ago B.C.'s record deficit projected to increase to $11.6 billion as NDP cites lower resource, tax revenues

Government revenues have taken a hit with the loss of $2.8 billion from the carbon tax and lowered windfalls from property transfer tax.

Economics

3 w. ago Ward Sspomitapi: Transit safety among the top issue for constituents

Safety — more specifically, transit safety — is currently the top concern heard by candidates in Ward Sspomitapi. Ward Sspomitapi includes former wards 11 and 12 in the city’s southeast. The estimated population in Sspomitapi is 111,500. Seven candidates are currently vying for the position of city councillor, including incumbent Jo-Anne Wright, who is hoping […]

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3 w. ago Ward Karhiio: Constituents voice concerns over safety, property taxes and zoning for incumbent Keren Tang

Tang said while she understand why some people have become frustrated with the current council she said there's been a number of factors such as population growth, economic challenges and uncertainty

Economics

3 w. ago Ottawa city council passes contentious 2026 budget directions

The budget directions, first unveiled in August, pitched a property tax hike of around 3.75 per cent and an increase in transit fares of between 2.5 per cent and 7.5 per cent.

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