ST. JOHN'S, N.L. Residents of a historic Newfoundland fishing village say the City of St. John’s has abandoned them in their fight against a neighbour's powerful floodlights, which they say shine all night into the bedrooms of local homes.
St. John's residents will pay higher water taxes and recreation fees next year, but won't pay higher property taxes as the city attempts to maintain services levels in the face of soaring inflation.
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While last week's provincial budget promised to give bus passes to more people, St. John's councilors say they were surprised by a cut in funding and fear that the program will no longer be able to continue.