Ed Smith
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Recent Blog Posts By Ed Smith
Councillors want information on disturbing rise in St. Catharines homeowners unable to pay soaring tax bills
Revelations of rising numbers of property owners in St. Catharines unable to pay their property tax bills have prompted one city councillor to take action
Number of St. Catharines properties in tax arrears soars under current council
Recent property tax increases not due to inflationary pressures impacting most residents across Ontario but largely due instead to excessive labour costs
A $50 million battle is brewing at Niagara Region: St. Catharines mayor wants taxpayer dollars to help developers
Taxpayers in the Niagara Region will be on the hook for $50 million for developer incentives if the mayor of St. Catharines convinces regional councillors