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Vancouver approves $2.39B budget, freezes property tax

Vancouver City Council approves a $2.39 billion operating budget for 2026, implementing a property tax freeze and significant cost-saving measures. Discover the details and implications of this major financial shift.

How Rent Control Worsens Housing Shortages

Jerry Agar analyzes how rent control policies, intended to help tenants, create housing shortages and hurt middle-income landlords. Discover the unintended consequences.

Last-Minute Push for Salvation Army Rent Bank Funding

London City Council faces pressure to reopen 2026 budget deliberations after Salvation Army's rent bank program was omitted. The program helps prevent homelessness by providing emergency housing support.

Vancouver residents demand budget transparency from ABC

Vancouver residents are urging city council to reject the 2026 operating budget due to insufficient detail about $120 million in proposed cuts and potential job losses. Learn why this 'back to basics' approach is generating controversy.

Toronto landlords offer free rent to attract tenants

Toronto's rental market sees a surge in incentives like free rent and gift cards as vacancies climb to 3.5%. Landlords adapt to a more competitive landscape, offering perks to secure long-term tenants.

Canadian Rents Drop 13th Month Straight to $2,105

New data reveals Canadian rental markets are cooling significantly, with average asking rents dropping for the 13th consecutive month. Discover which provinces saw the biggest declines and what this means for renters and investors.

Canadian Universities Face Financial Collapse

Canadian universities face an existential threat as international student caps and declining revenues create a perfect storm. Discover how institutions are fighting to survive and what it means for students.

Thieves steal $3,500 gear from disabled hockey team

A specially-adapted hockey team for players with disabilities in Colwood, BC faces devastating equipment theft just before their season, leaving athletes heartbroken and the community rallying to help.

Windsor Mayor's Tax Freeze Plan Faces Scrutiny

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens faces tough questions about funding city services while promising a tax freeze through 2026, remaining silent on re-election plans as budget pressures mount.

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