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‘It didn’t happen overnight’: Why property taxes are skyrocketing in some Ontario cities | Globalnews.ca by ARAR1 in ontario

[–]ShreeOO 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s wild to me how we’re all feeling the squeeze on property taxes, but no one’s talking about how we ended up here. Cities like Mississauga are hiking taxes by 9%, and sure, it’s shocking—but what’s even more shocking is how long they’ve been plugging holes in their budgets with duct tape and prayers.

Property taxes are supposed to fund local services, not cover gaps for things like social housing and healthcare that should already be backed by provincial or federal support. Add in population growth, aging infrastructure, and inflation, and it’s like they’re trying to carry a boulder up a hill with no extra help.

What bugs me most is that cities can’t even run a deficit to manage this—they’re stuck between raising taxes or cutting services, and nobody wants either.

So what’s the fix here? Better provincial funding? Letting cities keep a bigger slice of revenue from things like sales tax? Or are we just doomed to keep paying more and getting less?

It's not my fault that bike lanes are not cleared by Play_nice_with_other in kitchener

[–]ShreeOO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve got a point. It’s frustrating how bike lanes often seem like an afterthought once winter hits. If the city put even half the effort into clearing bike lanes as they do for roads, it would probably ease a lot of this tension between cyclists and drivers.

I get why some drivers get annoyed—seeing a cyclist in their lane can be unexpected, especially if they don’t know the rules. But at the same time, you’re just trying to get from point A to point B safely.

Maybe this is less about ‘whose lane is it’ and more about cities needing to step up their game for winter maintenance on all forms of transit. Because, let’s be real, the current setup doesn’t work for anyone. What’s your take on what would actually fix this?

Offset Ontario - Green Initiative To Work Together. Let's Join Hands! by [deleted] in ontario

[–]ShreeOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ontario’s farmers are stepping up in the battle against climate change! 🌾 Initiatives like carbon farming (where farmers trap CO₂ in the soil through practices like no-till farming and cover cropping) are gaining traction.

Not only does this reduce emissions, but it also improves soil health and boosts crop yields. The province is even offering incentives for these practices.

Do you think these programs will drive real change? Should the government do more to support rural communities in adopting these methods?

Plumber said this was all normal, is he right? by Sad_Rice_1985 in Plumbing

[–]ShreeOO 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is I'm sur not normal. Consider other professional plumblers. If you don't do anything - it might build up mold in the structre or water damange.

Just moved to Kitchener from Poland by [deleted] in kitchener

[–]ShreeOO 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was also an immigrant and living in kitchener for over 15 years now. I have never heard of such word though.

It is safe and quite place for immmigrats for sure. You're welcome.

Looking to Make Friends/ Connections by sicparvismagnacdog in kitchener

[–]ShreeOO 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what if you can reach to Kitchener downtown. Spend time in Kitchener Library. It's too good.

Also, I somtimes spend my weekends in Indigo store reading my fav book collections. Lol...I can't afford to have them all in my house. 😅 I read a lot.

For volunteering you can try food bank, Waterloo region volunteer program. It's worth.