Posts Filed Under: municipal budget 2017

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Municipal Budget 2017: The Special Council Meeting Liveblog

By Neville Park Feb. 15th, 10:43 am

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Penny Oleksiak Tweets Opposition to Budget Cuts that Could Close Toronto Pools

Can City Council say no to Canada's favourite Olympian?

By Torontoist Jan. 10th, 3:53 pm

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No Matter How You Look at it, Toronto Property Taxes are Really Low

We're taxed like a city that doesn't have the TTC or TCHC, and it shows.

By David Hains Jan. 4th, 5:54 pm

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Toronto’s Budget Gaps Affect the City’s Most Vulnerable

With structural budget problems, the City cannot solve its challenges through efficiencies alone.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 23rd, 12:17 pm

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The City Spelled Out the Consequences for Potential Budget Cuts, and It Doesn’t Look Good

The identified cuts would disproportionately impact the city's most vulnerable citizens, says a new report.

By David Hains Dec. 15th, 2:40 pm

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The December 2016 Toronto City Council Liveblog, Day Three (Rate-Supported Buget, Gardiner Cost Escalations)

All the revenue tools analysis, context, and fact-checks you could want.

By David Hains Dec. 15th, 9:40 am

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There’s a $1 Million Subsidy for Toronto’s Top Water Polluters

Council keeps voting for a subsidy that gives an incentive to the city's water polluters. Why?

By Cara Sabatini Dec. 14th, 10:43 am

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Toronto City Council Preview: December 2016

From road tolls to water rates, we read Council's agenda so you don't have to.

By Neville Park Dec. 12th, 11:00 am

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What the 2017 Budget Says About the Yawning Gaps in Toronto Transit Funding: Munro

The unbalanced budget is in large part due to funding problems at the TTC.

By Steve Munro Dec. 8th, 10:00 am

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The Toronto Island Ropes Course is Probably Going to Close

Farewell, sweet prince.

By David Hains Dec. 7th, 1:00 pm

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Why Toronto Should Repeal the Tax Break for Vacant Stores

The policy that gives an incentive to empty storefronts has outlived its usefulness.

By Chris Riddell Dec. 7th, 12:30 pm

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What You Need to Know about Toronto’s Budget

The budget isn't balanced, and council will have to find some combination of service cuts and additional revenue to make up the difference.

By David Hains Dec. 6th, 4:35 pm

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Follow Live Coverage of Toronto’s 2017 Budget Launch

All the analysis, context, and fact-checks you need to understand Toronto's budget, and what it means for you.

By David Hains Dec. 6th, 9:35 am

City Hall Budget Terms, Explained

Confused about what all those budget terms mean? We have you covered.

By David Hains Dec. 5th, 9:30 am

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How Property Taxes Work in Toronto

Everything you need to know about the City's main source of revenue.

By David Hains Dec. 5th, 9:00 am

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The December 2016 Toronto Executive Committee Liveblog: Revenue Tools Edition

Also on the agenda: ranked ballots and poverty reduction.

By David Hains and Neville Park Dec. 1st, 10:21 am

What You Need to Know About Toronto’s 2017 Water, Waste, and Parking Budget

Toronto actually has multiple City budgets! Think of this as the secret one that no one talks about.

By Neville Park Nov. 18th, 10:30 am

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The City Manager’s 2016 State of Toronto Address: It’s Time to go Cold Turkey

In his annual address, the city manager lays out some of the challenges that Council should confront.

By Neville Park Oct. 18th, 10:00 am