30 h. 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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40 h. 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

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Ward profile: Who will take over for Sarah Hamilton in Ward sipiwiyiniwak?

Property taxes, infill and city spending are many of the concerns brought up to candidates looking to replace Sarah Hamilton on city council

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4 d. ago Davis Cup tie between Canada and Israel closed to Halifax fans over ‘escalating’ safety concerns

The Davis Cup World Group I tie between Canada and Israel will be played in a closed venue this weekend in Halifax due to safety concerns.

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8 d. ago ‘Devastating’: Victoria business leaving downtown over safety concerns

Rachelle Keeley said the police have not been able to identify the man because he was wearing a bandana and she couldn't see his face.

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9 d. ago Eligible people in Ontario will receive Trillium Benefit payments next week

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed to Ontario residents next week.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Wednesday, Sept. 10.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive it on a monthly basis.A person could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university or private school residence in 2024, according to the province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is design...

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2 w. ago DeSantis unleashes ‘Florida DOGE’ in quest to kill property taxes

(Bloomberg) — Ron DeSantis is seeking to complete his project of remaking Florida into a conservative paradise with perhaps his riskiest wager yet: a campaign to largely wipe out property taxes. In his nearly seven years in office, the governor has ushered in a cultural revolution for schools, embraced abortion restrictions and thrown state resources […]

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2 w. ago Big Bounce Canada's Vancouver tour shut down due to safety concerns

Technical Safety B.C. said it inspected five inflatables of Big Bounce Canada and found safety hazards that increased the risk of injuries to patrons

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2 w. ago Ontario homebuilder offering to pay property taxes, utilities as buyer market stalls

A homebuilder in London, Ont., is offering to pay property taxes and utility costs for one year in a bid to entice hesitant homebuyers amid a province-wide housing market stall.

Economics

2 w. ago Calgary bills Government of Alberta $10M for property tax collection

When asked about the City of Calgary's $10 million invoice, Alberta premier Danielle Smith said she'd be open to a conversation about centralizing tax collection.

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3 w. ago London builder offers to cover property taxes, utilities to lure buyers

As part of Foxwood Homes’ program, buyers can receive up to $12,500 toward property taxes, as well as other costs such as electricity, water and gas.

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3 w. ago West Kelowna, B.C. denies Christian singer Sean Feucht permit, citing safety concerns

The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley last month denied a permit for a show, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday

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3 w. ago New travel advisories warn Canadians to be extra cautious in parts of Europe

Canada has issued a new travel advisory for travellers heading to Spain, warning Canadians about the latest safety concerns.If you’re planning a trip from Canada to Spain, it’s important to note that on Aug. 18, the Government of Canada shared an updated advisory due to wildfires. Canadians travelling to the country are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution."According to the update, wildfires have been burning in the central and northwestern parts of the country since early August. Affected provinces include Ourense, Zamora, Salamanca, León and Cáceres. Travellers are being warned that "extreme and unusual weather events" could affect their plans. Canada has issued a similar warning for Portugal."Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple regions," reads the statement. "Road closures and poor visibility due to smoke are affecting travel. Air quality is significantly degra...

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4 w. ago ‘I have to do something’: Charleswood residents question safety of excavation next door

Charleswood resident says multi-unit development next door has put her yard — and her family’s safety — at risk.

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