A 2.5% Increase in Ottawa Property Taxes is Approved by Council

 The focal point of today’s Ottawa City Council meeting was a motion for the city’s plan to increase property taxes to no more than 2.5% under the proposed 2024 budget directions put forward by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. However, in this second meeting since the end of summer

City agrees to further discuss levying green space tax on developers.

 Today at Ottawa City Council, an amendment recommended by city staff to Planning Committee Report #65 was brought forward by Councillors Glenn Gower and Scott Moffat. The amendment focuses on collecting a “community benefits charge” from housing development to subsidize green spaces in the city, particularly parks. Councillor Carol Anne

Empty trains and buses are the most significant issues now facing OC Transpo

 The Ottawa Transit Commission met today to discuss regular topics, including ridership, the launch of the new My Para Transpo website, and the e-bus pilot program. The transit systems has seen ups and downs and commission members shared their strong views. The bad news is that ridership is still well