Montreal cuts $6.5M baby box program to reduce debt
Montreal axes its popular free baby supply box initiative to trim costs, leaving parents and local businesses devastated. The $6.5M program helped 20,000 families.
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Montreal's 2026 budget unveiled with focus on priorities
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presents Montreal's 2026 budget, a $7.67B plan with a 3.8% property tax increase, tripling homelessness funds and prioritizing public safety. Public hearings underway.
StatsCan Cuts 850 Jobs, 12% of Executives
Statistics Canada announces a major workforce reduction of 850 positions over two years, including 100 immediate cuts and a 12% reduction of its executive team. Get the full details on the federal agency's restructuring.
Statistics Canada cutting 850 jobs, union warns
Statistics Canada begins cutting 850 positions and 12% of its executives. The union calls it a 'dark time' as over 3,200 workforce adjustment notices are issued. Read the full story.
Montreal 2026 budget: 3.8% tax hike, focus on basics
Montreal's 2026 budget proposes a 3.8% average property tax increase and a focus on core services. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada calls it responsible, while the opposition warns of austerity. Details inside.
STM's 2026 budget: $1.8B plan cuts 300 jobs, delays electric buses
Montreal's transit agency reveals a $1.8 billion budget for 2026 with significant cuts, including 300 job losses and delayed electric bus transition, despite a city funding increase. Read the full analysis.
Montreal 2026 Budget: Property Taxes Up 3.8%
Montreal's 2026 budget reveals a 3.8% average property tax hike, key spending shifts, and a return to a stricter debt limit. See how your borough is affected.
Montreal police cut costs after $60M budget overrun
Facing a projected $60 million deficit, Montreal police have begun cutting overtime and other expenses. City manager details cost-reduction efforts in the new municipal budget.
Montreal 2026 budget hikes taxes, targets homelessness
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's first budget raises property taxes an average 3.8% while directing major new funds to fight homelessness and revitalize downtown. Key details on spending priorities.
Montreal budget lowers debt burden ahead of schedule
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's $7.67B 2026 budget prioritizes debt repayment, aiming to hit a key financial ratio one year earlier than planned. Learn about Montreal's fiscal strategy.
Montreal property taxes increasing by 3.8% in 2026
Montreal homeowners face a 3.8% municipal tax hike in the 2026 budget. Get the details on the city's financial plan and what it means for residents.
Montreal's STM 2026 budget includes service cuts
Montreal's public transit operator STM unveils a 2026 budget with cutbacks, urgently calling for increased government funding to avoid deeper service reductions. Details inside.
Wilmot Township's 2026 budget gets first review
Wilmot Township council has received its initial look at the proposed 2026 financial budget. Get the key details on municipal spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
Nearly 2,000 Federal Jobs Slashed Across Five Agencies
New data reveals nearly 2,000 full-time positions will be cut across five federal departments by 2030, part of broader public service reductions. Discover the impacted agencies and the $1.5B in planned savings.
What's On in Montreal: Jan. 8-11, 2026
Discover the best events and activities happening in Montreal this weekend, from cultural highlights to local news. Plan your perfect Montreal experience now.
Toronto's 2026 Budget Plan: Austerity and Tax Implications
Toronto faces fiscal challenges in its 2026 budget, prompting potential service cuts and tax increases. Learn how the city's financial strategy could affect residents.
Kimmel Show Cuts Musical Guest Slots
ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' is reducing its weekly musical performances, reportedly to around two. Explore the budget-driven trend reshaping late-night TV. #EntertainmentNews
DOGE Committee Fails, Musk Abandons Project
The GOP's DOGE committee, inspired by a meme and backed by Elon Musk, failed to deliver promised spending cuts. Musk now regrets the effort as Republicans vow to continue.
Historic Montreal Photo Shop Closes After 9 Decades
Photo Service, a Montreal institution since 1937, is closing its doors in January 2026. Discover the story behind this iconic shop's final chapter.
What's On in Montreal: Drag, Markets & Holiday Events
Explore Montreal's vibrant holiday scene with drag shows, Christmas markets, and festive events. Discover what's happening in the city during the season of celebration.
Montreal Christmas snow leads to bitter cold, -25 C wind chill
Montreal woke up to a snowy Christmas morning, but the snow is giving way to sun, cloud, and plunging temperatures with a wind chill of -25 C expected overnight.
St. Clair College Warns of 2026 Program, Job Cuts
St. Clair College's president has indicated that program reductions and job cuts are possible in 2026 due to financial pressures. Learn about the potential impacts on students and staff.
Windsor councillor supports 0% budget, seeks transparency
Windsor's Ward 1 councillor endorses a proposed 0% municipal budget increase but calls for more transparency in the city's financial planning process. Learn about the details and the call for openness.
Montreal: Sunny Saturday, Snow Overnight, Low -2°C
Montreal's forecast for Dec. 20, 2025, calls for sunny skies turning cloudy, with a high of -3°C and wind chill near -14. Periods of snow expected overnight. Plan your day.
Federal outsourcing hits $26.1B despite cuts promise
Federal Budget 2025 projects a 37% surge in spending on private consultants, contradicting Liberal election pledges to reduce reliance on outsourcing. Analysis reveals a troubling shift away from public service expertise.
Montreal Weekend Road Closures Announced
Drivers in Montreal face traffic disruptions this weekend due to planned road closures. Plan your route with our detailed list of affected areas and construction zones.
McGill sports cuts feel like a choice, not necessity
Former varsity athlete Ryan Hillier argues McGill University's decision to cut teams is a policy choice that breaks a social contract with students and harms Quebec's athletic landscape.
Vancouver lays off staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has cut dozens of positions following its decision to freeze property taxes. This move highlights the financial trade-offs of municipal budget decisions.
Vancouver lays off 30 staff after property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has terminated 30 employees following a council decision to freeze property taxes. Learn about the budget impacts and municipal workforce changes.
Old Montreal's Winter Lights & Fire Pits Boost Foot Traffic
Old Montreal transforms into a winter wonderland with the Parcours Lumineux light installations and cozy fire pits, aiming to attract visitors during the cold season. Discover the magic.
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