Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Alberta municipalities affected by wildfires to have most costs reimbursed by province
Alberta allots $175M to cover the cost of evacuation centres, transport, some property damage The Alberta government has set aside $175 million for wildfire disaster recovery after spring and early summer blazes tore through some communities and forced 38,000 people from their homes. Municipalities and Métis settlements will be eligible to apply for provincial funding to help offset some of the unanticipated costs of responding to wildfires and repairing some damage. “Alberta municipalities and Métis settlements have had to manage extraordinary costs and pressures to help keep residents’ homes and businessesRead more
How one of Toronto’s most lucrative companies wound up on the city’s list of biggest property tax debtors
City says MLSE is more than $1 million behind on taxes, company disputes charge One of the city’s oldest, best-known sports corporations has found itself on a dubious list. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment — owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Raptors, among other pro sports franchises — has been named one of Toronto’s largest property tax debtors, with an unpaid bill of roughly $1.18 million, dating back to the 2019 tax year. That number came to light at April’s meeting of the city’s general government committee, when the annualRead more