Governor Kathy Hochul and Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani both believe in implementing a universal program, but they disagree on the best way to fund it. While they share the same goal, tensions have risen over Mamdani’s proposal to raise taxes—a position Hochul steadfastly opposes.

A proposed $38 million fire hall in Penticton is drawing scrutiny from local residents. Two letters published by Castanet question the project’s high cost and propose municipal salary cuts to manage the budget.