Palestinian Flag Raising Divides Canadian Cities
Toronto, Brampton, and Calgary raised the Palestinian flag, igniting controversy. Calgary's motion to ban foreign flags was rejected. Read the full story on the debate.
Toronto, Brampton, and Calgary raised the Palestinian flag, igniting controversy. Calgary's motion to ban foreign flags was rejected. Read the full story on the debate.
Prince Albert city council finalizes 2025 budget with reduced police funding increase and higher parking fees. Learn how these changes will impact residents and city services.
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.
London City Council finalizes 2026 budget with 3.4% property tax increase, extended free core parking, and health unit loan repayment plan. Get the latest details.
Prince Albert budget committee begins 2026 budget deliberations with potential property tax increases on the table. Stay informed about municipal financial decisions.
Calgary's city hall flag policy faces scrutiny after Palestinian flag display. Council narrowly voted to keep allowing national flags, raising concerns about future controversies.
Halifax council debates painful budget choice: implement 10.5% property tax increase or cut municipal services. Key decisions ahead for residents.
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block and Councillor Bev Dubois discuss city budget priorities, business forum feedback, and provincial cost responsibilities ahead of key deliberations.
Cambridge city councillors express frustration over new budget meeting procedures, calling them 'setting us up for failure.' Read about the heated municipal debate.
London Mayor faces opposition from Coun. Susan Stevenson seeking deeper tax cuts in 2026 budget. Get the latest on municipal financial debates.
Saskatoon city council considers implementing transit police during 2025 budget discussions. Key decisions on public safety and transportation funding ahead.
Sault Ste. Marie residents face a 5.39% property tax increase for 2026, driven by a significant rise in the police budget. Learn about the financial impact and where your tax dollars are going.
Regina Exhibition Association Limited presents reduced $10.8M budget request to city council, projecting first surplus since 2021. Learn about REAL's financial turnaround.
Toronto City Council dismissed the Toronto Parking Authority board in a controversial late-night vote. Mayor Olivia Chow's motion passed 15-4 amid transparency concerns.
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.
Barrie City Council has approved the 2026 operating budget with zero percent tax increase. Learn how the city plans to maintain services without raising costs for residents.
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.
Vancouver City Council prepares to debate the controversial 'Zero Means Zero' budget proposal that could reshape municipal spending. Learn what this means for taxpayers and city services.
Calgary's newly elected council convenes for the first time to tackle the 2026 budget, setting priorities for residents. Learn about the key financial decisions ahead.
Vancouver's controversial budget proposal targets arts, culture, and planning departments with significant staff reductions, sparking concerns about the city's creative future.
Saskatoon residents face the largest property tax hike in recent memory as city council proposes an 8.32% increase to address budget pressures and infrastructure needs.
As Ottawa faces unprecedented budget pressures, city officials propose controversial spending reductions that could transform public services and community programs across the capital region.
Vancouver City Council has greenlit $21 million in emergency funding to cover budget overruns for police and fire services, addressing critical public safety needs amid financial pressures.
City of Barrie kicks off early budget deliberations for 2026, focusing on infrastructure, community services, and financial sustainability. Learn how your tax dollars will be allocated.
A confidential internal memo reveals Vancouver is considering massive job cuts and service reductions to address a severe budget shortfall, sparking concerns about municipal services.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's inaugural budget faces polarized reactions across Canada, with economists praising fiscal responsibility while critics condemn spending cuts to social programs.
Montreal's political landscape heats up as Mayor Valérie Plante and opposition leader Aref Salem face off in a dramatic city council debate over transparency and governance.
Greater Sudbury homeowners could see significant tax hikes as city council debates 2024 budget priorities, with infrastructure and community safety driving proposed increases.
Vancouver's elected Park Board is taking a stand against city-imposed budget reductions that threaten community services, programs, and maintenance across local parks and recreation facilities.
London City Council has approved a significant 35% salary increase for the next term, while rejecting proposed severance pay changes. The controversial decision passed with a 8-7 majority vote.