Fredericton Police Expand to Annexed Areas Next Month
Fredericton Police Force will begin patrolling newly annexed areas starting December 2025, extending municipal services to growing communities. Learn about the expansion plan.
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Essex County delays development charge decision
Essex County postpones its decision on implementing development charges for new homes until January 2026, awaiting clarity on Ontario's Bill 60 impacts.
Amherstburg Council to Review Library Repair Costs in 2026
Amherstburg council will assess Carnegie Library repair expenses during 2026 budget deliberations. The historic building requires significant maintenance investment.
Windsor Police 2026 budget gets 4% board approval
Windsor Police Service's proposed 2026 budget sees a 4.16% increase, now heading to city council for final approval. Learn about the costs behind community safety.
Pembroke water restored but conservation still needed
Pembroke residents can resume normal water use after service restoration, but city officials continue urging conservation measures to maintain system stability.
Surrey Police Transition: RCMP Timeline Questions Remain
One year after Surrey announced full transition to Surrey Police Service, questions persist about RCMP departure timeline. Get the latest updates on this major policing change.
Edmonton Mayor Ties Funding to Service Quality in Budget
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack emphasizes service quality as funding determinant ahead of city budget debates. Learn how this approach could shape Edmonton's financial priorities.
Canada Post reports $541M loss in third quarter 2025
Canada Post faces unprecedented $541 million loss before taxes in Q3 2025 as digital transformation challenges traditional mail services. Learn how this impacts Canadian postal services.
Broken prison sprinklers cost $1.1M in repairs
Two malfunctioning sprinklers at a New Brunswick prison resulted in a staggering $1.1 million repair bill for Correctional Service Canada. Learn how minor maintenance issues can lead to major taxpayer expenses.
Canada Post reports $541M loss in third quarter
Canada Post faces unprecedented $541 million pre-tax loss in Q3 2025 amid declining mail volumes and rising costs. Learn what's behind the financial crisis.
O-Train Line 1 Service Restored Following Power Issue
Regular O-Train service has resumed on Line 1 after a power system defect caused disruptions. Ottawa commuters can now return to normal transit schedules following repairs.
Regina's 2026 budget forecasts 15.69% tax hike
Regina's draft 2026 budget proposes a 15.69% property tax increase, adding about $33 monthly for the average homeowner. Learn how this affects city services.
Halifax faces 10.5% property tax hike or service cuts
Halifax council debates painful budget choice: implement 10.5% property tax increase or cut municipal services. Key decisions ahead for residents.
Yorkton caps emergency fire fees at $5K for homes
Yorkton City Council implements emergency fire response fee caps: $5,000 for residential properties and $50,000 for businesses. Learn how this affects property owners.
Kitchener rejects $350K levy relief for Breslau
Kitchener Council has denied a request to cover a nearly $350,000 levy for Breslau residents' decade-old sewer and water work. Homeowners remain responsible for the bills.
Canada's bureaucracy costs surge 80% to $71.4 billion
Federal personnel costs hit $71.4B in 2024/25, up 80% from 2015. Budget 2025 aims to cut 40,000 positions amid criticism over spending growth outpacing population.
Federal bureaucracy costs jump 80% over decade
New government data reveals federal bureaucracy costs increased 9% last year, reaching $71.4 billion. Ottawa plans to cut 40,000 public service jobs over five years.
Cloudflare outage hits X, ChatGPT, and major services
A widespread Cloudflare outage disrupted services like X and ChatGPT, affecting users globally. The company is working on a fix. Read the latest updates.
Cloudflare Outage Disrupts ChatGPT and X Services
A widespread Cloudflare outage on November 18, 2025, caused major disruptions to ChatGPT, X, and numerous internet services. Learn how this infrastructure failure impacted users globally.
Federal public service cuts exceed attrition capacity
Analysis reveals Canadian government's plan to cut 40,000 public service jobs by 2028-29 cannot rely solely on attrition. Departments like CRA face significant challenges despite early retirement incentives.
Dundas TTC Station Renaming Carries Hidden Costs
Toronto's Dundas TTC station renaming, a former mayor's priority, faces unexpected financial implications. Discover the full story behind this controversial project.
Ottawa public service cuts: 2.5% workforce impact
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
Transportation, food costs pressure Calgarians: report
New living wage report reveals Calgary's cost of living crisis worsens, with vehicle expenses and food prices creating significant financial strain for families.
China's AI Lead Powered by Renewable Energy: HSBC
HSBC analysis reveals China's unique AI strength lies in its cheap, abundant renewable energy, not just semiconductors, giving it a critical cost advantage over the US and West.
Ottawa's 2026 Budget: 11 Cost Increases Revealed
Discover the 11 major cost increases in Ottawa's 2026 draft budget, including police funding and service fees. Learn how these changes will impact residents.
Ottawa 2026 Budget: What the Tax Increase Means
Ottawa's 2026 draft budget proposes a 3.75% property tax hike. See how it impacts urban and rural homeowners and where the money is going.
Alberta Municipalities Address Taxes and Rising Costs in Calgary
Municipal leaders from across Alberta gather in Calgary for three-day convention focused on tackling tax burdens and escalating operational costs facing communities.
$22,520 car sunroof repair shocks Ontario man
A Newmarket man and his wife faced a staggering $22,520 bill for car sunroof repairs, highlighting unexpected auto repair costs that can shock Canadian consumers.
Ontario extends $19/day child-care program for one year
Ontario and federal government agree to extend $19/day child-care program for one year. Parents and providers welcome relief but say long-term solution needed for affordable child care in Canada.
Golden Manor in Timmins $8.8M Over Budget
The Golden Manor project in Timmins now requires $130M to complete, $8.8M over its original budget. Learn about the cost increases and project details.
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