List of who voted for 4.8% – and for 3% – regional tax hike

Durham Region’s 2026 budget is finally approved and claims that it “balances delivering quality services with…

Durham to find out today if 2026 tax hike will be 3% or 4.8%

A key Region of Durham Council meeting today, January 28, will decide whether residents will have…

15 young trees destroyed in deliberate act of vandalism

The Township of Ajax yesterday condemned an act of “deliberate vandalism” and said it has been…

Ajax shoreline erosion project construction works start

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has announced commencement of works at the Town of…

Hate crime in Durham surges 77% in one year: Region

Hate-motivated crimes in Durham Region have increased by 77 per cent from 2023 to 2024, according…

Ajax asking if alcohol can be served at more public places

The Town of Ajax Council has initiated a review of liquor service policies with consideration to…

Region vote against 3% tax rise was against using reserves

The region vote against the cut to 3 per cent in property tax increase for 2026…

Halving of region’s 6+% tax hike shot down by 1 vote

Durham Regional Council yesterday voted by a majority of just one against the halving of the…

Ajax says effective own tax increase lowered to 1.28%

Following yesterday’s meeting, the Town of Ajax 2026 budget was deemed adopted with an even lower…

15:13 vote halves Durham Region proposed tax hike to 3%

A 15:13 vote has slashed the proposed 2026 property tax hike of 6.04 per cent by…