In December, city council was recommending a 2.08 per cent tax increase for 2020. Now, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, city management is suggesting Edmonton introduce a 1.4 per cent property tax increase. “We understand everyone is struggling,” Mayor Don Iveson said on Thursday.

However, factoring in the announcements from the province in March about cancelling the increase to the education tax as well as the deferring the provincial portion of the municipal tax, the tax rate would dip below last year’s number.

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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Trucker convoy protesters gather in Toronto for second straight weekend

Protesters supporting the trucker convoy movement that has occupied Ottawa and Windsor demonstrated in Toronto for a second consecutive weekend. It comes after the province declared a state of emergency in relation to the ongoing blockades.

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Senators introduce bill to address social media harm, addiction

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Philadelphia's first gun buyback kicked off Saturday

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Police investigate non-fatal shooting of Delaware teenager

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Group of men assault, rob man of nearly $30K in Northeast Philadelphia

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CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

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Convoy protesters tear down fence protecting National War Memorial

Protesters from the so-called “freedom convoy” in Ottawa have torn down a fence that had been put around the National War Memorial to protect it from further desecration.

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Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

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Quebec reports 28 more COVID-19 deaths, logs 71 patient drop in hospitalizations

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Mayor Don Iveson said short of laying off more employees or significantly cutting the infrastructure budget, few other options are on the table for reducing property taxes further in Edmonton.

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City of Edmonton asks for more CERB top-up flexibility

Interim City of Edmonton manager Adam Laughlin explained CERB does not allow the city to top up some laid-off employees’ income to 75 per cent of their former wage, and called on Ottawa for more flexibility for municipalities.

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City of Edmonton laying off 900 more employees, freezing new hires

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Edmonton mayor addresses property tax adjustments

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Edmonton mayor calls on Ottawa to boost wage subsidy program

Mayor Don Iveson says the decision to lay off hundreds of employees was difficult, thanked the unions for working with the city, and called on the federal government for wage subsidy supports for municipal workers.

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Edmonton mayor reacts to cancelled summer festivals

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Coronavirus: Mayors looking for up to $15B from federal government

A group representing Canada’s cities says municipal budgets are on the brink of financial crisis due to COVID-19 unless the federal government gives billions of dollars in help.

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City officials to provide Wednesday update on Edmonton’s COVID-19 response

Mayor Don Iveson and interim city manager Adam Laughlin are set to give an update Wednesday afternoon on Edmonton’s response to COVID-19.

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City of Edmonton solutions to closed sports fields

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Edmonton reducing transit hours, suspending E-scooters and other COVID-19 safety measures

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Fate of K-Days and other summer Edmonton festivals up in the air

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Low ridership, destinationless passengers reason for reduced Edmonton Transit service

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Interim Edmonton city manager on transit changes

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Edmonton officials to provide update on city’s COVID-19 response

The City of Edmonton is scheduled to provide an update on the city’s response to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.

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City of Edmonton interim manager on impact of $140-260M revenue drop

Interim city manager Adam Laughlin addresses the $140 to 260 million revenue hit the City of Edmonton is facing due to COVID-19 and the difficult decisions that will have to be made.

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City of Edmonton interim manager thanks staff and residents for pandemic response

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City of Edmonton and employee unions working together on layoffs

Mayor Don Iveson talks about working with the unions representing employees as the City of Edmonton deals with temporary layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New estimates suggest COVID-19 could cost City of Edmonton between $140M and $260M

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Mayor Don Iveson describes how city would return to ‘business as usual’

Mayor Don Iveson explains how, once the go-ahead is given by the province, the City of Edmonton would go about bringing services back to normal.

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More layoffs coming within City of Edmonton: Mayor Don Iveson

Mayor Don Iveson explained why more temporary layoffs may happen in the coming weeks as the City of Edmonton deals with a big revenue shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns.

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How COVID-19 will result in lower municipal taxes in Edmonton

Mayor Don Iveson addresses how quickly decisions on budget adjustments will need to be made, how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect municipal taxes, and how many communities are desperate for financial relief.

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City of Edmonton predicts $140-260M revenue hit due to COVID-19

Mayor Don Iveson said the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Edmonton’s bottom line could be anywhere from $140 million by September to $260 by December, adding costs may have to be reduced via more layoffs and delayed infrastructure projects.

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