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Toronto residents could be in for another property tax hike, Toronto mayor warns
Toronto residents could be in for another property tax in 2025, as Mayor Olivia Chow signals that the city continues to face serious challenges, both financially and in trying to retain its workers after a year of difficult contract talks.
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Donald Trump's tariff threats could spark an early Ontario election
A looming tariff battle between the United States and Canada could be a factor in a long-rumoured early Ontario election, some political experts say, suggesting the fight may give Premier Doug Ford a reason to call a snap vote.
Toronto councillors considering water and garbage rate hikes
Toronto's water and solid waste rates could be headed up next year, with city staff recommending a 3.75 per cent hike to cover the increasing cost of those essential services.
Toronto could pass largest road safety budget in Vision Zero's history
Toronto could hike spending on its road safety program by about 25 per cent later this month, as it continues to grapple with dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries each year on its streets.
Violence in Toronto shelters is on the rise. Here's how the city hopes to tackle it
Toronto is proposing a three-year plan to address rising levels of violence in the city’s shelter system, months after a report showed incidents in the crowded system have spiked by 280 per cent over the last decade.
Council OKs hiking hotel tax to help cover FIFA hosting costs
City council has approved a temporary increase to Toronto’s hotel tax to help pay for the city’s 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting duties. The hike, from six per cent to 8.5 per cent, will come into effect next summer and last until the games in July 2026.
Bikes lanes, FIFA and housing crisis on Toronto council's meeting agenda
Premier Doug Ford's controversial push to remove some bike lanes in Toronto — and whether the city can do anything about it — will be up for debate at a council meeting that starts Wednesday.
Tens of thousands declare early to avoid Toronto's vacant home tax
Toronto's redesigned vacant home tax rollout has begun, with over 59,000 people filing their paperwork in the first week. Some councillors say they were left responding to complaints about the rollout, after the city's online declaration portal experienced technical problems shortly after launch.
Toronto street parking rates could increase for 2nd straight year
On-street parking prices across Toronto could jump by 25 cents per hour, as the Toronto Parking Authority moves to increase rates for the second straight year. A new report headed to the TPA's audit and risk committee recommends rates for nearly 20,000 spaces citywide increase.
Chow announces plan to open all Toronto libraries 7 days a week
Mayor Olivia Chow announced a new plan on Sunday to expand the operating hours of all 100 library branches in the city.