A transit fire hike for seniors has been scaled back, while youth discount passes are being retained in the 2025 City Budget. And as we turn the page to a brand-new year, property taxes will be rising for the majority of Ottawa’s homeowners. Despite a very challenging process, the budget itself passed 22-3, a plan that Mayor Mark Sutcliffe labelled as far from perfect. Joining Andrew Pinsent for the Weekly Rundown Panel is Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney and small business advocate Michael Wood.

<p>A transit fire hike for seniors has been scaled back, while youth discount passes are being retained in the 2025 City Budget. And as we turn the page to a brand-new year, property taxes will be rising for the majority of Ottawa&rsquo;s homeowners. Despite a very challenging process, the budget itself passed 22-3, a plan that Mayor Mark Sutcliffe labelled as far from perfect. Joining Andrew Pinsent for the Weekly Rundown Panel is Beacon Hill-Cyrville councillor Tim Tierney and small business advocate Michael Wood.</p>

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