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.
Essex County postpones its decision on implementing development charges for new homes until January 2026, awaiting clarity on Ontario's Bill 60 impacts.
Vancouver Park Board announces increased fees for parking, programs and facilities under new 'Zero Means Zero' budget strategy. Learn how these changes affect residents.
The U.S. plans to implement significant surcharges for international visitors to national parks starting 2025. Learn how this affects Canadian travelers and explore alternatives.
eXp Realty announces enhanced disclosure standards and Consumer Choice framework to protect home buyers and sellers in evolving real estate market. Effective December 1, 2025.
eXp Realty announces enhanced disclosure standards and Consumer Choice framework effective December 1, 2025, ensuring full transparency in real estate transactions.
Alberta's Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams urged Edmonton to prioritize essential services and control spending, signaling no provincial bailout for municipal budgets.
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.
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.
Lakeshore residents face a 4% property tax increase under the 2026 draft budget. Learn how this affects municipal services and community funding in Ontario.
B.C.'s child-care program now has Canada's highest fees despite NDP promises. Only 10% of spaces are $10/day while families pay up to $95 daily. Learn about the economic impact.
The Manitoba Municipal Board has ruled in favor of Winnipeg's Granite Curling Club in a significant parking dispute. Discover how this decision impacts the historic club and local community.
Windsor announces new dog licensing fee structure focusing on problem owners while maintaining fairness for responsible pet owners. Learn about the changes.
Former mayoral candidate Tim Cartmell announces his departure from the Better Edmonton Party, marking a significant shift for the municipal political group. Discover the implications for Edmonton's political landscape.
Quebec Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest has formally rejected a mayoralty recount request in Saguenay. Get the latest updates on this developing political story.
Tim Cartmell, runner-up in Edmonton's 2025 mayoral election, has departed the municipal political party he helped establish. Learn about this political shift.
Municipal leaders from across Alberta gather in Calgary for three-day convention focused on tackling tax burdens and escalating operational costs facing communities.
LaSalle faces proposed 6% tax increase in 2026 budget draft as Windsor-area municipalities begin financial planning. Learn what this means for residents.
A Better Calgary announces plans to continue as political party following Calgary's first municipal election allowing party affiliations. Learn about their future plans and election results.
LaSalle calls on Ontario government to resolve police funding disparities affecting municipal services. Learn how this impacts community safety and local budgets.
Ontario and federal government agree to one-year extension of $19/day average child-care fees. Deal ensures affordability for families through 2025.
Visa and Mastercard reach a landmark settlement with U.S. retailers, reducing fees and allowing merchants to reject high-cost premium credit cards. Learn how this impacts Canadian businesses.
Windsor City Council has extended the development charge freeze until 2031 and added an annual review clause. Learn how this affects local construction and growth.
Winnipeg's new parking strategy could eliminate certain free parking spaces while introducing modern payment options and dynamic pricing to address downtown congestion and revenue challenges.
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.
The Town of Essex eliminates taxi licensing fees until December 2025, providing financial relief for drivers and improving transportation access for residents across the municipality.
Kingsville Town Council approves groundbreaking infrastructure savings strategy, creating dedicated reserve funds to tackle aging facilities without burdening taxpayers.
The Canadian government unveils plan to eliminate investment transfer fees, promising more competition and lower costs for investors across the country.
Montreal's South Shore political landscape remains stable as Catherine Fournier triumphs in Longueuil's 2025 municipal election with overwhelming voter support.
Montreal's municipal political landscape sees continuity as Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer wins decisive re-election, promising continued urban transformation and economic development.
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