If you missed Monday night’s City Council meeting, you missed one of the busiest agendas of the year. From finalizing the 2026 budget to securing a major provincial sporting event, here is everything you need to know about the decisions made at City Hall this week.

The Bottom Line: 2026 Budget Approved

The most significant item on the table was the 2026 operating and capital budget. Council unanimously approved a financial plan that includes a 6.1 per cent tax increase and a hike to the base tax.

In addition to the general increase, homeowners will see a new "Recreation Levy" of $100 per property door. For an average home assessed at $300,000, the total annual increase will be approximately $199.

Mayor Jeff Richards acknowledged the difficulty of raising taxes but emphasized that the c

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