Vancouver property tax
Vancouver city councillor proposes shifting property tax burden from businesses to property owners
Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung wants to shift two per cent of the fixed property tax levy from business to residential, citing the tough small business market. Continue reading
Vancouver property tax set to jump 5%, city points to Employer Health Tax
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city says 1.7 per cent of the proposed hike is needed to offset rising costs linked to the new Employer Health Tax. Continue reading
Bogus numbers? Data scientist makes tool to clarify B.C. school tax debate
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Jens von Bergmann has created a new school tax calculator he says could help add perspective to the debate. Continue reading
Councillor calls for review to protect Vancouver’s ‘heart and soul’ small businesses
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“We’re seeing the heart and soul of a lot of communities across the city losing those basic things that they need.” Continue reading
Changes in fees, rates for B.C. in 2018: It’s not all bad news
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
It’s a new year and that means some changes in what you’ll be paying in 2018. Continue reading
Robson Street store closing after 93 per cent property tax increase
“We might as well turn our pockets inside out and just let the money fly in the wind because it’s all going to tax.” Continue reading
City of Vancouver approves 2018 budget, with a last-minute property tax hike
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Staff had originally recommended a 3.9 per cent property tax hike. It was increased. Continue reading
City of Vancouver proposing 3.9% property tax increase in 2018 budget
Council is expected to vote on the budget next Tuesday. Continue reading