Cuts to final budget draft shrink city capital plan
The city council will debate a revised 2025-26 budget with numerous reductions including deferral of the comfort cabins or yurts at city campgrounds and several million from low-cost investment programs. A 5.6 percent levy over two years funds some increases as provincial revenue declines. A $5 million northeast sewer project and 200 amp service upgrades face shelving or pause, totaling about $220 million for two years with $193 million for infrastructure and utility work.
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Couns
Robert Dumanowski
Alison van Dyke
Weekend Freeze Brings Icy Roads Across City
Winter conditions return as a chinook fades and highs hover around zero. The weekend will see temperatures just above freezing at times, leading to icy road conditions and caution for drivers amid lingering cold.
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Collin Gallant
Canada Readies Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump Tariff Threat
Canada plans retaliatory tariffs in response to Donald Trump’s proposed 25 percent import tax on Canadian goods. Ontario premier Doug Ford warned of withholding energy exports to five U.S. states, saying measures may be used. Ottawa and Ontario officials discussed border security and a plan to involve premiers in countering the perceived U.S. move while preparing to present details to the incoming administration.
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Canada
U.S
Donald Trump
Ontario
Doug Ford
Ford
Justin Trudeau
Trump
Trudeau
Florida
Mar-a-Lago
Mexico
Toronto
Ottawa
Chrystia Freeland
Dominic LeBlanc
Canada Border Services Agency
RCMP
Yukon
Rani Pillai