However, the city will be increasing the annual residential unit charge for water by $20.
It’s an early Christmas present from staff at Corner Brook city hall. There will be no change to residential or commercial property tax rates in 2025. However, the city will be increasing the annual residential unit charge for water by $20. Councillor Charles Pender read the budget at last night’s public meeting which will be $41.9 million dollars, and represents a 6.9 percent increase over last year. However, he says the cost of the new recreation centre represents 4.5 percent of the total increase. Commercial unit charges for water will go up by $30. The budget was unanimously approved. Councillor Bill Griffin noted the hard work of city staff and Deputy Mayor Linda Chaisson says it’s always a challenge when working with money. Next year, the city will spend over $5.9 million on recreation and wellness, which is the most ever in the city’s history. As well, the city will invest $120,000 in transit, doubling the capacity of buses.
35-year-old Joseph Bennett facing firearms charges after an incident at Margaret Bowater Park on Friday
Trio of young adults charged after trying to help an alledged murderer get on the ferry at Port aux Basques
19-year-old man charged with impaired driving after single-vehicle collision on Ballam Bridge Friday evening
Missing man from the Springdale area found dead yesterday
WRWM fielding calls on ways people can pay their bills, even though the mail is moving again
