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),…

Why councillor’s budget motion did not meet deadline

The Municipality of Clarington yesterday clarified to Durham Post that a councillor’s notification to include her…

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…

Councillor fears her motion to cut 2026 tax won’t be heard

A councillor fears that her proposed motion to cut the proposed 2026 tax levy by a…

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…

Clarington proposes 0.99% rise in own portion of 2026 tax

Clarington yesterday released its proposed 2026 budget, which it says, raises the municipality’s own portion of…

Councillor says city trying to confuse taxpayers over hike

The City of Oshawa is trying to confuse taxpayers about the 2026 increases, according to Brian…

Mayor promises to cut proposed tax on residents’ concerns

Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy released a statement yesterday promising  to reduce the proposed property tax rise…

City portion of Oshawa 2026 tax may go up by 4.68%

The City of Oshawa claims it has pared down the projected increase in its portion of…

Clarington 2025 budget shows tax revenues up by 5.19%

The Municipality of Clarington yesterday unveiled its amended 2025 budget which mentions a 5.19 per cent…