Taxes

• Lethbridge city council votes to maintain operations of Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  While avoiding a tax hike, Lethbridge city council has chosen to maintain operations of LDE by using a contingency fund and surplus budget dollars until at least 2027.

  Money

  Dec 12
  
• ‘It didn’t happen overnight’: Why property taxes are skyrocketing in some Ontario cities

  Municipalities are calling for a more modern fiscal framework for the division of tax dollars to address step property tax increases.

  Politics

  Dec 10
  
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• 7.34% tax increase recommended in Lethbridge for 2025

  Following a review of Lethbridge and District Exhibition on Tuesday, city administrators are recommending council increases taxes for next year by over seven per cent.

  Money

  Nov 27
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• ‘Shocked and disgusted’: Spike in OPP costs catching Ontario towns off guard

  A spike in the cost for contracting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is catching some towns by surprise, leaving one mayor feeling 'shocked and disgusted.'

  Canada

  Oct 25
• Donors may foot $100K bill for controversial Italy art, Ontario school trustee claims

  The chair of an Ontario school board under fire for a summertime Italy trip claims several donors are 'very interested' in footing the $100,000 bill for artwork it commissioned.

  Education

  Oct 23
• Nova Scotia will drop HST to 14%, Houston says amid early election speculation

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his party will reduce HST in the province next year, dropping to nine per cent from 10 per cent.

  Money

  Oct 23
• Ontario school trustees ‘deeply regret’ $145K Italy trip, vow to repay expenses

  A group of trustees at an Ontario Catholic school board are apologizing for going to Italy this summer to buy $100,000 worth of artwork for a new school.

  Education

  Oct 17
• Is the CRA doing a good enough job? The agency wants to hear from you

  The Canada Revenue Agency wants to hear from taxpayers on how it can improve its services. Canadians have until Dec. 2 to fill out an online questionnaire.

  Canada

  Sep 27
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• Toronto’s vacant home tax gets ‘complete redesign’ after botched rollout

  Toronto’s vacant home tax is getting a “complete redesign” for the 2024 tax season after last year’s botched rollout led to a flood of complaints.

  Politics

  Sep 24
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• CRA expands service hours after callers unable to reach agents

  The Canada Revenue Agency has extended its contact centre's service hours for tax enquiries after the taxpayer's ombusperson flagged an issue blocking callers.

  Canada

  Aug 23