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Despite extensive backlash, Calgarys mayor says she does not regret her decision to skip Thursdays annual menorah lighting at city hall.

The city of Calgary has announced it's moving forward with the next steps of an emergency temporary housing plan for over 200 homeless families that council first initiated in September.

Two city-owned sites available to non-profit organizations for future housing projects, but one councillor says the plan doesn’t address the immediacy of the crisis.

Major spending areas in Calgarys 2024 budget include affordable housing, transit, transit safety, mental health/addictions, and pathways.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek called this year's budget process "difficult." We asked Calgarians what they think about the new city budget.

Part of Calgary city council representatives statements during closing arguments before voting 9-6 in favour of 2024 budget adjustments.

The average homeowner can expect a $16 monthly increase on their property tax bill after city council approved a 7.8% tax hike in 2024.

The average homeowner can expect a $16 monthly increase on their property tax bill after city council approved a 7.8% tax hike in 2024.

Calgary homeowners will face a 7.8 per cent municipal property tax increase next year following budget deliberations at Calgary city council Wednesday. 

Major spending areas in Calgarys 2024 budget include affordable housing, transit, transit safety, mental health/addictions, and pathways.