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calico corners reviews Share this Story : 5 ways the new Ottawa budget changes what you pay Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News 5 ways the new Ottawa budget changes what you pay Property taxes are climbing, transit fares aren’t far behind, and water is getting pricier — here’s what to expect. Author of the article: Sofia Misenheimer Published Dec 11, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 5 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Ottawa homeowners will see a total property tax increase of about 3.9% in 2025. Article content Ottawa’s 2025 budget has passed, and the financial impact is about to get real. Article content Article content Effects will be felt across local households and businesses, as property taxes, transit fares, and water fees update. While some residents may feel the pinch, others could see minimal impact. Here’s a closer look at five ways the new budget will reshape your expenses. How much are your property taxes going up in Ottawa’s new budget? Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Ottawa homeowners will see a total property tax increase of about 3.9 per cent in 2025, driven by a 2.9 per cent general tax increase and additional transit-related costs. For an average urban home assessed at $415,000, that means a total tax bill of $4,465 ($168 more than last year). The increase breaks down to $80 for city-wide services, $20 for the police levy, and $68 for the transit levy. Ottawa city council 2025 budget debate at city hall in Ottawa. Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia In rural areas with Para Transpo and reduced transit service, the tax bill for a $415,000 home will rise by $114 to $3,622. In rural zones with only Para Transpo, the increase will be $100, bringing the total to $3,436. Actual amounts will vary based on the assessed value of your home. Will Ottawa police funding cost you more? The Ottawa Police Service’s 2025 operating budget became a point of debate as council finalized the city’s financial plan. The approved $442M budget includes a 2.9 per cent levy increase, adding an estimated $20 to the average household’s tax bill and $43 for commercial properties. While the levy remained within the council’s limits, Chief Stubbs indicated the police had hoped for a larger increase, saying, “It’s going to be very tight (next year).” Evening Update The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Evening Update will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs during the meeting. Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia The budget allocates $1 million from Automated Speed Camera (ASC) revenue for district traffic teams. “There’s no driving around looking for traffic infractions, it’s all targeted,” said Stubbs. Funding also covers 33 new sworn and civilian officers, relying in part on provincial and federal contributions. A dedicated patrol for the ByWard Market is planned, though councillors raised concerns about the displacement of unhoused individuals to other neighbourhoods. “There could be some displacement,” acknowledged Stubbs, adding that the goal is to “manage people directly ... not scare them away.” Body-worn cameras, viewed as a step toward greater accountability, won’t roll out as planned in 2024. The program has been pushed to late 2025 or early 2026. Chief Stubbs addressed the delay during the discussion of racial profiling and allusion to the Abdi inquest calling it frustrating. “We’ve had to delay it — and I’m not happy about this,” he said. The budget passed with an 18 to five vote. Councillors King, Menard, Johnson, Kavanaugh and Leiper opposed it. Troster voiced her dissent later, having been out of the room during the official vote. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Where will OC Transpo fares change in 2025? OC Transpo fares and transit policies are changing under the newly finalized 2025 budget, though not all initially proposed hikes will stand. Adjustments were made f ollowing public pushback , with a specific focus on seniors, youth and the beleaguered U-Pass program. Originally, seniors were set to see their monthly pass costs more than double from $49 to $108. The new budget scales this back, keeping the senior monthly pass at $49 through January 2025, with a smaller increase to $58.25 starting in February. Coun. Tierney called the updated plan “a senior’s budget,” emphasizing efforts to balance affordability with operational needs. Free transit for seniors on Wednesdays and Sundays will continue, costing the city $414,000 annually. Passengers wait for OC Transpo buses at Hurdman station. Photo by Spencer Colby / Postmedia Youth pass prices will rise from $99.25 to $104 on Jan. 1, 2025. Plans to eliminate the youth pass entirely by September 2025 remain, with efforts underway to collaborate with school boards and the provincial government to introduce a U-Pass for students. Concerns persist over the U-Pass, which will see a five per cent fare increase delayed until September 2025 to allow smoother transitions for universities like Carleton and uOttawa. Renée Amilcar, general manager of Transportation Services, promised to work closely with students, acknowledging the challenges of renegotiating the program. “We want to keep the service going,” she said, despite cost pressures. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Ottawa councillor Riley Brockington during the meeting. Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia Reliability remains another major focus, with Coun. Brockington pointing out that “three in 10 buses are late.” Amilcar outlined plans to hire additional drivers and invest $17 million into maintenance and fleet updates, addressing aging buses and service gaps. Sutcliffe offered a tempered outlook on the city’s ongoing transit funding challenges, saying, “I remain cautiously optimistic.” The transit budget passed with 18 votes in favour and seven against. Councillors Johnson, Troster, Brockington, Devine, Lowe, King and Menard voted against. How much more will you pay for trash collection in Ottawa? Garbage collection fees are going up in 2025. Single-family households will pay $243, a 67.6 per cent increase from last year’s $145. Multi-residential households will see an even bigger jump, with fees rising 83.5 per cent from $91 to $167. The hikes are part of the city’s strategy to offset growing waste management costs . The new city of Ottawa yellow garbage bags, which cost $19.89 with tax. Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia What’s the new price for drinking water in Ottawa? Drinking water will cost two per cent more in 2025, but that’s not the only increase on the horizon. Fees for private service connections and thawing will shift to an hourly rate with an added 15 per cent administration charge. Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Inspections and meter maintenance are also getting pricier. Checking a new water meter will now cost $138, up from $115, while replacing the smallest meter will set you back $481, an increase from $435. The adjustments come as the city recalibrates fees for essential services. How did each councillor vote for the new Ottawa budget? The new Ottawa budget passed with 22 councillors in favour and three against. Mayor Sutcliffe and the majority of council supported the budget, while councillors Laine Johnson (College), Jeff Leiper (Kitchissippi) and Sean Devine (Knoxdale-Merivale) opposed it. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during the meeting. Photo by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia Sutcliffe defended the budget, citing a $120 million transit shortfall and a lack of provincial and federal support. “Residents have been paying more than their fair share of public transit,” he said, pointing to an 11 per cent budget increase for transit as evidence of the city’s efforts. He called for systemic changes to secure sustainable funding. Critics, like Coun. Devine, argued the budget continues to place too much of the financial burden on riders, failing to prioritize transit as a viable alternative to driving. smisenheimer@postmedia.com Ottawa’s budget impacts your bottom line. Our journalism makes sense of it. Support the stories that matter — subscribe now . 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Here we have brought you a rundown of the top 10 upcoming cars in 2025 that have already been caught testing from brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia, MG, Honda and Renault In this article, we have brought you a roundup of the top 10 upcoming cars in 2025 that have already been spotted testing. These models, from brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia, MG, Honda, and Renault, vow to bring new advancements to the Indian automotive market. Stay tuned for more updates as these cars get closer to their official launches. 1. Hyundai Creta EV: The electrified Hyundai Creta is up for launch in January 2025 and it will likely boast a range of over 450 km on a single charge. The five-seater is underpinned by the modified K2 platform of the IC-engined Creta and it shares the features list with it. The exterior will get EV-specific changes. 2. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Expected to launch in early 2025, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will take on the Creta EV and it was recently introduced in Milan. The e Vitara will be produced at SMC’s Gujarat plant for India and abroad and it will be offered in two battery packs. It is the production version of the eVX concept. Also Read: Maruti Suzuki e Vitara To Arrive In Just 2 Months – All Key Info 3&4. Kia Syros & Carens Facelift: In the coming months, Kia will launch the Syros compact SUV which will be positioned between the Sonet and Seltos. The five-seater takes inspiration from the latest crop of Kia SUVs including the EV9 and Soul and it will likely be powered by a 1.2L petrol, a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L diesel engine option with manual and automatic transmission choices. Kia will bring in the updated version of the Carens next year in India. 5. Tata Harrier EV: In the final quarter of this FY, Tata Motors will introduce the Harrier EV and it will be available in single and dual electric motor setups. The near-production version was showcased earlier this year at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo and it could offer a range of over 500 km. Also Read: Tata Harrier EV, Sierra EV & Sierra ICE To Arrive In 2025 In India 6&7. Mahindra BE 6e & XEV 9e: On November 26, Mahindra will reveal the BE 6e and XEV 9e electric SUVs and they will be positioned as the brand’s flagship models upon arrival. Both will be packed with modern features and technologies to the brim and they incorporate a brand new design philosophy for the brand. They will be equipped with large battery packs and are based on the INGLO platform. 8. New Honda Amaze: On December 4, 2024 Honda will debut the third generation Amaze in India. It will get an assortment of revisions inside and out and will be powered by the same petrol engine found in the outgoing model. The cabin will also gain a number of new additions including ADAS. 9. MG Gloster Facelift: The mid-life update for the MG Gloster is on its way and it will also arrive next year. It will feature cosmetic updates and interior changes but no major mechanical changes are likely. 10. New Renault Duster: In the second half of next year, Renault will revive the Duster nameplate in India. Based on the latest global model, it will be underpinned by the heavily localised CMF-B platform and will be powered by turbocharged petrol engines.

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In only one year, a team that was profoundly lost had rediscovered its peerless championship pedigree. "We won this trophy, and it's finally back where it belongs," striker Dejan Joveljic said. Joseph Paintsil and Joveljic scored in the first half, and the Galaxy won their record sixth MLS Cup championship with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls. After striking twice in the first 13 minutes of the final, the Galaxy nursed their lead through a scoreless second half to raise their league's biggest trophy for the first time since 2014. MLS' most successful franchise struggled through most of the ensuing years, but everything changed after LA spent smartly in the offseason to build a high-scoring new lineup topped by Paintsil, Joveljic and Gabriel Pec. The Galaxy finished second in the Western Conference and streaked through the postseason with an MLS playoff-record 18 goals in five games to win another crown. "I'm just so proud of this group after the challenges that we (had) and the way they bounced back and competed as a group," Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said. "We spent a lot of energy at the start, but I'm just so proud of these guys. They've cemented themselves as legends in this club." The Galaxy even won this title without perhaps their most important player. Riqui Puig, the playmaking midfielder from Barcelona who ran their offense impressively all season long, tore a ligament in his knee last week in the conference final. Puig watched this game in a suit, but the Catalan catalyst's teammates hadn't forgotten him: After his replacement, Gastón Brugman, set up LA's opening goal with a superb pass in the ninth minute, Paintsil held up Puig's jersey to their roaring fans during the celebration. "I was really waiting for this moment," said Paintsil, who scored his 14th goal of an impressive season. "I'm much more, 10 times faster than them, and Gaston saw the space. ... It was really a good thing. We did it for Riqui, and we did it for our family that came, and our supporters." Just four minutes later, Joveljic sprinted past four New York defenders and chipped home his 21st goal. Brugman was named the MLS Cup MVP after a commanding performance in midfield. The Uruguayan hadn't started a match for the Galaxy since Oct. 5 after an injury-slowed season, playing only as a postseason substitute before the final. "I dreamed of that yesterday, of something I could give to the team," Brugman said of his pass to Paintsil. "Today, it happened." Sean Nealis scored for the seventh-seeded Red Bulls, whose improbable postseason charge ended one win shy of their first Cup championship. With the league's youngest roster, New York fell just short of becoming the lowest-seeded team to win the tournament under first-year German coach Sandro Schwarz. "I love these guys," Schwarz said. "Some guys, they are crying. In the big picture, that's a start. Sometimes when you lose the final, it's tough, but you use this experience to create the next energy, the next intensity." Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy made four saves to win his second MLS title in three seasons, but Nealis beat the 2022 MLS Cup MVP in the 28th minute when he volleyed from the penalty area. The second half was lively: Red Bulls captain Emil Forsberg hit the outside of the post in the 72nd minute, while Pec and Galaxy substitute Marco Reus nearly converted chances a few moments later. The ball got loose in the Galaxy's penalty area in the third minute of extra time, but two Red Bulls couldn't finish. After Galaxy owner Phil Anschutz received the MLS Cup that bears his name because of his steady financial support of the league during its shaky years, Galaxy captain Maya Yoshida carried the trophy to his teammates for the celebration. The Galaxy extended their lead over DC United (4) for the most MLS Cup championships in league history. The Red Bulls remain one of three original MLS franchises never to win the title, along with FC Dallas and the New England Revolution. The Galaxy finished 17-0-3 this season at their frequently renamed suburban stadium, where the sellout crowd of 26,812 for the final included several robust cheering sections of Red Bulls supporters hoping to see their New Jersey-based club's breakthrough. But this season was about the Galaxy's rebirth. The club famous for employing global stars from David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Robbie Keane and Javier "Chicharito" Hernández swiftly turned itself into a contender again by acquiring young talents without international fame. The Galaxy signed Pec from Brazil and grabbed Paintsil, a Ghanaian playing in Belgium. The duo combined with Joveljic to form a potent attack with orchestration from Puig, one of MLS' best players. "Losing a guy like Riqui after the performance he put in all season was devastating," McCarthy said. "Even if he wasn't on the field, we did it for him." Get local news delivered to your inbox!