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LaSalle draft budget proposes 9.2% tax hike

LaSalle homeowners face a potential 9.2% average annual property tax increase under the 2026 draft budget, adding $189 per year for an average home. Explore the details and financial impact.

Canada Hosts G7 Foreign Ministers for Niagara Talks

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand welcomes international counterparts including U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio for G7 discussions. Expert analysis on Canada's hosting role and key agenda items.

Calgary Council Starts 2026 Budget Review

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.

COP30 Climate Summit Begins: Canada's Role

As COP30 climate talks launch in Brazil, Canadian negotiators face pressure to bridge global divides while addressing domestic climate policy gaps. Follow key developments.

Vancouver OKs $21M for police, fire budget gaps

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.

Chatham-Kent proposes 49% tax hike in 2026 budget

Chatham-Kent officials are sounding the alarm as the 2026 budget proposes nearly 50% tax increase, blaming provincial funding restrictions for forcing drastic measures on local taxpayers.

Vancouver may cut 400 jobs in budget crisis

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.

Federal Budget Cuts Hit Ottawa Services

Ottawa faces significant service reductions as federal budget cuts take effect. From healthcare to infrastructure, discover how these changes will impact residents and local businesses across the National Capital Region.

Carney's first budget gets mixed reviews

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.

Vancouver Park Board Fights Mayor's Budget Cuts

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.

Canada's 2025 Budget: 6 Hidden Proposals You Missed

Discover the overlooked proposals in Canada's 2025 federal budget that could significantly impact housing, clean energy, and your wallet. Mark Carney's influence shapes these under-the-radar initiatives.

UN Climate Talks: Time for Action, Not Just Words

As global leaders prepare for another round of UN climate negotiations in Brazil, environmental experts and activists are calling for concrete action rather than more empty promises and prolonged discussions.

Budget 2025 Cuts Intelligence Watchdog Funds

Canada's 2025 federal budget reveals significant cuts to intelligence oversight agencies, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in national security operations.

Calgary Mayor Outlines Federal Budget Wishlist

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas outlines his key priorities for the upcoming federal budget, focusing on job creation, transit funding, and downtown revitalization in a post-pandemic recovery plan.

U.S. Officials Skip UN Climate Talks in Germany

American officials were notably absent from UN climate negotiations in Germany, raising questions about U.S. commitment to international climate cooperation amid growing environmental concerns.

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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