council WHOLEIf Timmins city council were to approve the 2016 budget as is, taxpayers would be on the hook for around a 3% increase.

Mayor Steve Black says they made some progress this week, but additional spending and elimination of projects cancelled each other out.

He says council is mulling over three reports as part of the budget, including the core services review.

To see the list council went over Wednesday night, CLICK HERE.