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7 months ago

One St. John’s city councillor votes against 2026 budget

The City of St. John’s released its annual budget on Monday. Councillors had an in depth discussion about the budget before voting, with one councillor voting against it. NTV’s Bailey Howard tells us more.

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7 months ago

Botwood tourism kiosks damaged after fierce windstorm

A fierce windstorm struck many parts of the province overnight, knocking out power for 22,000 Newfoundland Power customers at its peak. It was a tough blow for Botwood, where some new tourism infrastructure was badly damaged. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.

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7 months ago

No mil rate increase or cuts to services in St. John’s Budget 2026

The City of St. John’s has tabled its 2026 budget.  Finance lead and Deputy Mayor Ron Ellsworth presented today’s balanced budget for $365,997,790.  There will be no mil rate increase for residents or commercial properties next year, with residential remaining at 9.1 and commercial remaining at 29.5 There will a slight increase in the water […]

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7 months ago

St. John’s to bring down Budget 2026 this afternoon

The City of St. John’s will table Budget 2026 this afternoon at its regular council meeting. It’s unknown whether or not St. John’s residents can expect a tax increase. Last year’s budget saw the most major spending in areas like transportation, construction, snow clearing, and housing projects. The council meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was […]

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