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Toronto city council is holding a special meeting on Tuesday to consider Mayor Olivia Chow’s proposed budget for 2026 that would see a 2.2 per cent property tax increase. Nicole Di Donato is at city hall and breaks down what to expect. 

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has revealed the city’s 2026 budget, highlighting affordability as a top priority. The plan includes a 2.2 per cent property tax increase, aligned with inflation and the lowest during her time in office. Mayor Chow joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss whether the budget meets the needs of residents, what she wishes...

Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, and Seth Rogen wore “ICE out” pins at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. This comes as tensions remain high in Minneapolis after a federal agent shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti. Meanwhile, Mike Myers made a statement on Saturday Night Live by pointing out his Canadian badge while dressed in...

Toronto saw its biggest snowfall totals of the year this week.  Candace Daniel checks in with Mayor Olivia Chow on how the city’s snow removal operations went, plus an update on the budget as residents get the chance to review the proposal.

What better way to start 2026 than on the ice? Mayor Olivia Chow hosted the city’s 3rd Annual New Year’s Skate party at four rinks across the city. Lexy Benedict takes a lap with her to ask her about the importance of the event.

Toronto is considering major moves on everything from housing taxes to transit improvements. Mayor Olivia Chow joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to discuss the proposed hike to the land transfer tax on high-value homes, the new fare cap for frequent TTC riders, and concerns raised about the recently launched Finch West LRT. She also addresses the city’s...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled the city’s new Finch West LRT on Friday, which will depart from a station near Oakdale Road and Finch Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Toronto City Council’s budget meetings usually extend long into the evening, but Mayor Olivia Chow’s budget managed to pass without some of the usual theatrics and long hours. Matthew Bingley reports. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto mayor Olivia Chow weighed in on the shocking York Regional Police’s organized crime and corruption investigation that led to seven Toronto police officers, including one retired member, being arrested. “They’re bad actors. They’re going to be held accountable,” Ford said during an unrelated press conference on Friday.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has put forward her spending plan, building off the budget presented early January by senior city staffers. Chow’s budget keeps the staff proposed 2.2 per cent tax hike and continues building on measures she says will help boost affordability, but some remain skeptical. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto’s mayor has long maintained that public input will shape the city’s budget, and for a third-year, public deputations have taken over various civic centres. But as people push for adjustments, it’s unclear if the plan will shift when Olivia Chow presents her budget next week. Matthew Bingley reports.

Budget staff are proposing a 2.2% property tax increase in Toronto’s 2026 budget; the lowest since Mayor Olivia Chow has been in power. She says this year’s budget has a focus on affordability while still protecting the services Torontonians need. This leaner tax increase comes during an election year. Jaden Lee-Lincoln outlines the details of...

Mayor Olivia Chow has repeatedly refused to say whether she’s planning to run for re-election next fall, saying the upcoming budget is her top priority. But in a year-end interview held in the City Hall gym, Chow vowed to put the city’s interests first, even if it could damage her politically. Matthew Bingley reports.

An event organized by a Jewish group from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) on Wednesday was disrupted by anti-Israel protesters. Officers responded at 1:13 p.m. Wednesday to a building near Elm Street and Bay Street, where they allege protesters had damaged property and entered a common area event attendees were gathered.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow came together on Wednesday to make a bid for Toronto to be the headquarter of the new Defence Security and Resilience (DSRB) bank. The bank is modelled after the World Bank and aims to finance the security needs of at least 40 democratic nations.

With snow on the way, what better time than now to plan your winter experiences at Sépaq? Sépaq spokesperson Olivia Jacques joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to share what’s new at Quebec’s provincial parks this season.

Every month, the Edmonton Public Library joins us to talk about something exciting and innovative happening at their locations. Katherine Gibson with the EPL and musician Olivia Street, chatted with Global News Morning about the Musician in Residence program.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is pointing to improvements in safety, services, affordability, and housing as signs of progress under her leadership. Municipal politics expert Myer Siemiatycki joins Candace Daniel to discuss her record, ongoing challenges, and what the 2026 mayoral race could look like.

Speaking in front of a downtown lunch crowd, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow laid out progress made by her administration on key city priorities like public safety, housing, and improving city services. Chow also teased the crowd with more affordability, hinting that this year’s budget process will see lower property tax increases. Matthew Bingley reports.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow weighs in on what the new federal budget means for housing, safety and transit in Canada’s largest city.  She also discusses what residents can expect for snow removal for the upcoming winter season, and transit solutions during large events.