Crucial vote on Oshawa 4.68% budget tax levy today

Today will decide how much of a tax burden will Oshawa residents have to bear in…

Brock 2026 budget adopted with 3.79% rise in own portion

The Township of Brock yesterday said its 2026 budget has been adopted with an overall increase…

Dollar down, Yen up? Navigating safe-haven currencies amid global unrest

When it comes to benchmark currencies used by investors to gauge the status of the global…

Brock residents may see a 4.87% rise in overall 2026 tax

The Township of Brock, under strong mayor powers, has proposed a 3.98 per cent rise in…

Clarington to introduce hotel-motel tax on guests

Clarington Council has directed its economic development staff to take steps to introduce a Municipal Accommodation…

Will Durham taxes be debated or will they be deemed passed

Six Durham municipalities have announced their proposed budgets for 2026 so far this year (see below),…

Scugog proposes to raise own portion of 2026 tax by 5.54%

The Township of Scugog Council has proposed a 5.54 per cent increase in its own portion…

Durham Region proposes a whopping 6.5% hike in 2026 tax

Tax-weary Durham residents are in for yet another salvo – this time from the Regional Municipality…

Councillor slams ‘finger-pointing’ at Oshawa budget meet

The councillor who said Oshawa was trying to confuse taxpayers over the proposed 2026 tax levy…

Tell mayors what you think of their 2026 budgets hikes

Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby have a further opportunity to…