Gym Love Triangle Turns Violent with 25-Pound Weight Throw
A Texas woman faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly hurling a 25-pound weight plate at a suspected romantic rival in a Houston-area gym. Get the shocking details.
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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.
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.
Montreal's 2026 budget: Taxes up 3.4%, focus on debt and homelessness
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada presents her first budget, a record $7.67 billion, aiming to stabilize city finances and triple funding to fight homelessness. Property taxes rise an average of 3.4%.
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.
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 Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers for Shelters
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
Montreal Mayor Denies Ties to PLQ-Linked Businessman
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada firmly denies any connection to a businessman implicated in Quebec Liberal Party scandals. Get the latest details on the political controversy.
New Montreal bureau for east, transit promises
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a new administrative bureau for eastern Montreal, pledging enhanced public transit services for residents. Learn about the city's latest initiative.
Martinez Ferrada Distances Herself from Rodriguez Controversy
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada clarifies her attendance at a party hosted by a businessman linked to the Pablo Rodriguez fundraising scandal. She insists the event was not a fundraiser. Read the latest.
Montreal mayor's first month dominated by homelessness crisis
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada reflects on her first month, detailing her daily confrontation with the city's homelessness crisis and her plans for action. Read her vision for a more efficient and compassionate Montreal.
EPL CEO Pilar Martinez to step down in 2026
Pilar Martinez, CEO of Edmonton Public Library, will leave her role in summer 2026. Learn about her tenure and the upcoming leadership transition.
Montrealers praised for rapid aid to unhoused in cold snap
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada commends Montrealers for donating sleeping bags and gloves after her urgent call for help as temperatures plunge below -20°C with wind chill.
Montreal Mayor's Mandate Letters Outline Key Priorities
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has issued mandate letters to her executive committee, detailing plans to tackle Montreal's housing crisis, traffic, homelessness, and even food truck promotion. Discover the administration's roadmap.
Montreal enacts cold weather measures for unhoused
Montreal opens a 135-space emergency shelter and activates a crisis unit as temperatures plunge to -22°C with wind chill. Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada urges tolerance and donations.
Montreal adding 500 warming shelter spaces for winter
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces a major expansion of Montreal's warming shelter network, adding 500 new spaces before Christmas to protect vulnerable residents from the cold.
New Art Exhibit Opens at Werklund Centre's Window Gallery
Local Calgary artist Matias Martinez debuts new exhibition at Werklund Centre's Window Gallery. Discover the latest contemporary art display in downtown Calgary.
Montreal drops reconciliation role from city committee
Montreal's new mayor faces criticism after removing Indigenous reconciliation from executive committee roles. Indigenous leaders call the decision 'disheartening'.
Montreal implements hiring freeze for city managers
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces indefinite hiring freeze for white-collar workers and managers to address city finances while preserving frontline services.
Legault, Montreal Mayor Meet on Immigration, Housing
Quebec Premier François Legault and Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada held their first official meeting, addressing immigration's impact on housing and French language. Read about their collaborative approach.
Legault meets new Montreal mayor for first official talks
Quebec Premier François Legault and newly elected Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada hold their first official meeting to discuss city priorities and provincial collaboration.
Montreal's New Cross-Party Executive Committee Announced
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces Montreal's new 14-member executive committee, featuring opposition members and prioritizing homelessness. Discover the city's collaborative new approach.
Montreal Mayor Reveals New Executive Committee Team
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announces Montreal's executive committee lineup following November 2025 swearing-in ceremony. Key appointments and priorities revealed.
Montreal groups ask minister to honour Black community
Community organizations in Montreal are calling on Heritage Minister Soraya Martinez Ferrada to formally recognize the contributions of Black Montrealers through official commemorations and heritage initiatives.
Gazette Christmas Fund Returns to Aid Montrealers
The Gazette Christmas Fund launches its annual campaign to help Montrealers facing housing insecurity and financial hardship. Last year, over $844,000 was raised, providing direct aid to thousands.
Montreal mayor seeks STM deal before strike deadline
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada is pushing for a last-minute agreement to avert a weekend transit strike. Get the latest on the negotiations and potential impacts.
Cyclists seek clarity from Montreal mayor on bike paths
Cycling advocates urge Montreal mayor-elect Soraya Martinez Ferrada to clarify her position on the city's bike network amid concerns about project completion. Rally planned for Sunday.
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