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.
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 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'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'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'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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Discover the best events and activities happening in Montreal this weekend, from cultural highlights to local news. Plan your perfect Montreal experience now.
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.
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
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.
Photo Service, a Montreal institution since 1937, is closing its doors in January 2026. Discover the story behind this iconic shop's final chapter.
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 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'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'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'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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
As Ottawa seeks spending cuts, an opinion piece argues for refocusing on core government needs like security and food, questioning agencies like the NFB. Read the analysis.