Saskatoon's police chief said he didn't know where the cuts could be made but swore services wouldn't affect. A cafe owner said he hoped free parking would entice customers back.

Under provincial legislation, all property in Saskatchewan must be revalued every four years.

The budget being considered shows revenue drops in multiple areas which is primarily a result of the pandemic.

This will be the second time the tax has been hiked. Council approved an increase from one per cent to 1.25 per cent in 2019. 

London city councillors will officially begin the 2021 budget update process on Nov. 17.

Charleswood-Tuxedo Coun. Kevin Klein revealed the motion at city hall on Monday morning, joined by three local restaurant owners.

Don Atchison says he won't vote for any tax increase beyond zero per cent if elected mayor of Saskatoon.

Edmonton homeowners will see their property taxes go up while businesses will get a break on theirs as the result of a vote at a city council meeting on Wednesday.

Council is expected to review the city's planned spending for this year in the hopes of cutting down any tax increase to help those struggling during the pandemic.

The City of Winnipeg is looking into the possibility of deferring some taxes during the new coronavirus pandemic, but the mayor says it might take a while to reach a decision.