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11+ hour, 43+ min ago (677+ words) In terms of ensuring "every dollar we spend serves the interest of all Montrealers," the mayor's first budget matches her priorities for her first 100 days in office. Milliard has the support of 11 out of 18 Liberal MNAs so far. The Plante…...
Montreal's 2026 budget by the numbers: See how much your property taxes are going up
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (141+ words) Also: Revenues and expenses by type, and debt by year Montreal announced its 2026 city budget on Monday. Here are some key charts showing how your tax money is collected and spent: The city's property tax revenues are going up 3.8 per…...
'I am going to win this race,' Charles Milliard says as Quebec Liberal leadership campaign kicks off
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (829+ words) Milliard has the support of 11 out of 18 Liberal MNAs so far. QUEBEC " The first candidate to declare a run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberals says the more time the party has to prepare for the next election, the…...
Montreal budget keeps Plante's promises for the city's bike paths
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (413+ words) Includes an investment of $564.6 million to maintain existing paths and build new ones. Rumours of the death of the city's bike path network have been greatly exaggerated, as the Soraya Ferrada Martinez administration is pledging to maintain all the paths…...
Montreal budget highlights: Property taxes up, major investments to fight homelessness
23+ hour, 30+ min ago (820+ words) Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says her first budget marks a significant shift in Montreal's priorities. The city of Montreal presented its 2026 budget on Monday, the first under new Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada's administration. The $7.67-billion budget represents an increase in…...
Race for Quebec Liberal Party leadership won't include former Via Rail CEO
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (244+ words) The day before the race officially begins, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano confirmed he has ruled out running to replace Pablo Rodriguez. On the eve of the start of the Quebec Liberal Party leadership race, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano has announced that he will not…...
Libman: Will Legault go and other burning questions in 2026
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (690+ words) As we hobble into a new year, it feels as though we're sitting on a powder keg " an unstable world and political order that can erupt at any time. It's not as though our planet hasn't endured instability, violence and…...
Crown mulls new charges in death of woman who fell from Montreal balcony
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (304+ words) James Theramene has so far been charged with aggravated assault of Tadjan'ah Desir, who died in a Montreal hospital. The Crown still has not decided what new charges to file against the suspect in Montreal's first homicide of the year....
Letters: Quebec Liberals must get it right this time
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (639+ words) "Pablo Rodriguez seemed like a poor choice from the very outset." Re: "Liberals gain the chance for a do-over" (Allison Hanes, Dec. 19) Thank heavens Pablo Rodriguez stepped down as leader of the provincial Liberals. Rodriguez seemed like a poor choice…...
Pratte: No need for a pro forma Quebec Liberal leadership race
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (461+ words) Time is short and the stakes are high. Charles Milliard has already shown he's the right candidate for the job. Charles Milliard has confirmed he will once more be a candidate for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party. The…...