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• Dorval residents will see a 2.5 per cent tax decrease in 2018

  23-12-2017 00:46 via montrealgazette.com
  Dorval residents will a 2.5 per cent decrease in the average tax bill in 2018.
  The city said the tax account for the evaluation of an average residence will benefit from a tax reduction of $73.67, or a 2.58 per cent decrease compared to 2017.
  The average home with an evaluation of $384,951 will pay $2,785,12 in property taxes in 2018, compared to $2,858.79 in 2017.
  “The budgetary exercise that we have undertaken requires balance, Mayor Edgar Rouleau said in a statement.
  “We rely larg
  
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• Mixed reactions pour in following François Legault’s resignation

  15-01-2026 01:46 via cbc.ca
  Members of the opposition, the mayor of Montreal and premiers react to François Legault’s decision to step down as premier of Quebec after more than seven years at the helm.
  
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• Letter of the day: Accessing health care should not require endurance

  15-01-2026 01:00 via montrealgazette.com
  This past weekend, when my eldest son woke up very ill, I learned the hard way just how broken our health care system has become. Read More
  
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• Why Quebec’s premier is stepping down, and what it means for the party François Legault founded

  15-01-2026 00:18 via cbc.ca
  Premier François Legault had repeated several times that he was holding down the fort despite growing challenges. But those challenges turned out to be too much, and he says he recognizes Quebecers needed change.
  
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• François Legault's tenure draws praise, anger and relief across Quebec

  15-01-2026 00:00 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault's resignation as premier Wednesday brought an immediate swath of reactions inside the province and across the rest of Canada, including praise from business leaders and political opponents. But there was also a sense of relief among unions and those in the English-speaking community who say they have long felt targeted by his government. Read More
  
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• François Legault's tenure draws praise, anger across Quebec — and relief he's going

  15-01-2026 00:00 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault's resignation as premier Wednesday brought an immediate swath of reactions inside the province and across the rest of Canada, including praise from business leaders and political opponents. But there was also a sense of relief among unions and those in the English-speaking community who say they have long felt targeted by his government. Read More
  
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• City's 2026 budget marks 'a new beginning' for Montreal, mayor says

  14-01-2026 23:39 via montrealgazette.com
  Montreal’s 2026 budget may not be perfect, but it represents a step in the right direction by the new administration at city hall, Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada said Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Mulcair: How Legault hinted at his departure in a Xmas note to me

  14-01-2026 23:07 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault has a very good sense of humour. Read More
  
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• Premier Legault steps down with no obvious successor in the wings

  14-01-2026 23:02 via montrealgazette.com
  QUEBEC — Unable to turn back the tide of voter dissatisfaction, Premier François Legault Wednesday announced he is stepping down as premier and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, a party he founded in 2011. Read More
  
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• Winter storms: How much snow must fall for streets to be cleared

  14-01-2026 22:49 via globalnews.ca
  Here’s when you can expect roads to clear in Montreal, Toronto and the GTA, as cities outline how snow removal is prioritized and how long clearing typically takes.
  
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• ‘I’m not surprised.’ Here’s what Quebecers think about François Legault’s resignation

  14-01-2026 22:31 via cbc.ca
  In his resignation speech Wednesday, Premier François Legault said Quebecers are looking for a change in leadership. CBC spoke to people in the Greater Montreal area and in Legault’s riding of L’Assomption, Que., to get their thoughts on the announcement.
  
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• Here’s what Quebecers think about François Legault’s resignation

  14-01-2026 22:31 via cbc.ca
  In his resignation speech Wednesday, Premier François Legault said Quebecers are looking for a change in leadership. CBC spoke to people in the Greater Montreal area and in Legault’s riding of L’Assomption, Que., to get their thoughts on the announcement.
  
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• No obvious replacement for the 'father of the CAQ,' pundits say as Legault steps down

  14-01-2026 22:08 via montrealgazette.com
  "The father of the CAQ" is gone, leaving a difficult path ahead for the party as it looks to rebuild ahead of this year's provincial election, political analysts said following Premier François Legault's announcement that he would step down as Quebec premier. Read More
  
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• No obvious replacement for the 'father of the CAQ,' pundits say

  14-01-2026 22:08 via montrealgazette.com
  "The father of the CAQ" is gone, leaving a difficult path ahead for the Coalition Avenir Québec as it looks to rebuild ahead of this year's provincial election, political analysts said. Read More
  
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• Melançon: With Legault out, PSPP may have the most to lose

  14-01-2026 21:52 via montrealgazette.com
  So, this is it. After months of constantly repeating he would remain as leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec, François Legault has finally come to the conclusion that he must step aside — “for the sake of my party, but most of all for the sake of Quebec.” Read More
  
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• Former Montreal mayor Denis Coderre seeks bankruptcy protection, citing $1.1M debt

  14-01-2026 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  Former Montreal mayor and federal cabinet minister Denis Coderre has filed for bankruptcy protection, seeking relief from nearly $1.1 million in debt.
  
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• Canadiens need to learn how to win tight games | HI/O Show

  14-01-2026 21:36 via montrealgazette.com
  Look for our three bonus episodes coming up during the next few days and if you haven’t already done so, please subscribe to the Hockey Inside/Out YouTube channel. The Hockey Inside/Out Show is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Read More
  
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• Cowan: Canadiens hit jackpot after taking a chance on Lane Hutson

  14-01-2026 20:54 via montrealgazette.com
  Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes knew what kind of player he was getting when he selected defenceman Lane Hutson in the second round (62nd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. Read More
  
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• Read François Legault's resignation letter to the public

  14-01-2026 20:40 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault is stepping down as premier of Quebec and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec party. Read More
  
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• CFL committee proposes change to how regular-season tie games end

  14-01-2026 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  It's been proposed if the score remains even after overtime, it would be decided by alternating plays from the opposition's three-yard line until one scores and the other doesn't.
  
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• Analysis: How Quebec’s anglophones lost their sense of linguistic calm in the Legault years

  14-01-2026 19:48 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault — who announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term — brought an end to decades of relative linguistic calm for Quebec anglophones following his rise to power in 2018. Read More
  
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• Alexandre Texier makes mark with Canadiens, signs two-year extension

  14-01-2026 19:10 via montrealgazette.com
  Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis admitted he didn't know a whole lot about Alexandre Texier after GM Kent Hughes signed the 26-year-old winger to a one-year, US$1-million contract as a free agent on Nov. 23. Read More
  
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• Crown explains mixed martial arts to jury at Laval murder trial of former UFC fighter

  14-01-2026 18:27 via montrealgazette.com
  Mixed martial arts will play a role in the trial of a former UFC fighter charged with murdering a 16-year-old boy in Laval nearly four years ago. Read More
  
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• François Legault's rise and fall as Quebec premier

  14-01-2026 17:59 via montrealgazette.com
  QUEBEC — In the end, the prospect of the looming train wreck became too much to bear. Read More
  
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• François Legault resigns as Quebec’s premier with election approaching

  14-01-2026 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  François Legault made the announcement at the national assembly of Quebec on Wednesday as October’s provincial election approaches.
  
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• François Legault resigning as Quebec’s premier with election approaching

  14-01-2026 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  François Legault made the announcement at the National Assembly of Quebec on Wednesday as October’s provincial election approaches.
  
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• Quebec Premier François Legault is resigning

  14-01-2026 17:04 via montrealgazette.com
  François Legault is officially resigning as premier of Quebec and leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec. Read More
  
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• Live: Quebec Premier François Legault is resigning

  14-01-2026 17:04 via montrealgazette.com
  Stay tuned to this live blog throughout the day. Questions/comments: [email protected] Read More
  
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• Live: Quebec Premier François Legault is resigning for 'the good' of province

  14-01-2026 17:04 via montrealgazette.com
  Stay tuned to this live blog throughout the day. Questions/comments: [email protected] Read More
  
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• ‘Potent cold front’ to move across Ontario, more snow on the way for Quebec

  14-01-2026 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  Environment Canada says another dumping of snow is on the way for Quebec, while Ontario is expected to see a significant drop in temperatures this week.
  
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