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Sold over asking sign to illustrate need for speculation tax
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Colle seeking speculation tax to curb ‘out-of-control’ housing prices

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 Rodger Burnside flipping, housing prices, John Filion, Mike Colle, real estate, speculation, taxes

Egliinton-Lawrence councillor Mike Colle is seeking support for a provincial tax on speculation in the housing market.

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Editorial VIEWS 

Taxing times

March 1, 2016March 21, 2016 Town Crier staff taxes

his may be a sensitive time of year to raise this topic — but it may also be the most appropriate time. We’re all about to file our income taxes, which can be stressful for some of us, just an unpleasant chore for others.

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VIEWS 

Families with children to benefit from new measures

January 5, 2015February 10, 2015 Joe Oliver Joe Oliver, taxes, Universal Child Care Benefit

While the global economy remains fragile, Canada’s economy is resilient and in a stronger position than most other industrialized countries. As we return to a budgetary surplus this year, our government will put more money in the pockets of hard-working Canadians.

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NEWS 

CITY VIEW: Certainly, outrageous taxation can be death to enterprise

April 25, 2014June 20, 2014 Shawn Star property taxes, small business, taxes

It’s been said that the only certainties in life are taxes and death.

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NEWS 

Why we need new cash for transit

May 15, 2013 Town Crier staff Eric Hoskins, Kathleen Wynne, Metrolinx, taxes, The Big Move, Toronto Transit Commission, transit, Transit Funding

Minister Eric Hoskins explains the case for dedicated funding streams

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NEWS 

How can we pay for it?

October 23, 2012 Town Crier staff city hall, funding, Josh Matlow, LRT, Metrolinx, Paul Bedford, Steve Munro, subway, taxes, Toronto Transit Commission, transit

Options for sustainable revenue for transit expansion and operation discussed at town hall meeting

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NEWS 

Tax discrepancy may force charity to close

February 13, 2012 Town Crier staff Andrew Cash, art, Canada Revenue Agency, charity, Creative Spirit Art Centre, disabilities, Ellen Anderson, Grants, taxes

Canada Revenue Agency says Creative Spirit Art Centre owes almost $7,500

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NEWS 

Reduced rent coming for some

January 12, 2012February 25, 2021 Town Crier staff finances, Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board, property taxes, rent, taxes

Drop in property taxes has domino effect for renters

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NEWS 

Rep has months to save zoo

December 8, 2011 Town Crier staff animals, budget, city council, fare Increase, funding cuts, High Park, High Park Zoo, Parkdale-High Park, Rob Ford, Sarah Doucette, taxes, Ward 13

High Park facility could face closure if Doucette fails to find funding

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NEWS 

In the end you get what you pay for

June 15, 2011 Town Crier staff Mary Fragedakis, taxes, Toronto-Danforth

Penny wise and pound foolish is an expression I remember from my youth. Lately, that phrase keeps popping into my

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NEWS 

Tough budget work begins now

April 4, 2011 Town Crier staff budget, John Parker, taxes

The City’s budget for 2011 has now been approved. As challenging the work on that project was, the work that

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VIEWS 

Strategic investments can help our economy

February 28, 2011May 4, 2017 Rob Oliphant Rob Oliphant, taxes

During January and February, I hosted several coffee and conversation gatherings, and I met with small business owners operating in

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NEWS 

Car tax gone as of January

December 16, 2010 Town Crier staff city hall, Rob Ford, taxes

Killing the fee will cost city $64 million

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NEWS 

Executive votes to kill vehicle tax

December 10, 2010 Town Crier staff city hall, Rob Ford, taxes

Change will cost the city $64 million in lost revenue and refunds

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NEWS 

HST tour stops at the Town Crier

March 16, 2010 Town Crier staff HST, Ontario, taxes, Wilkinson

Ontario’s minister of revenue John Wilkinson stopped by the Town Crier offices on March 1 as part of a province-wide tour with all of the gusto of any serious political campaign.

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
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Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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