"$56"-*5 4r/&84 THE NATION’S FISCAL CAPACITY “MAXED OUT” : 2025 BUDGET DELIBERATIONS REVEALS GRIM REALITY OF MUNICIPALITY’S FINANCES
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La Nation tente de se rattraper après les quatre dernières années où les impôts ont été trop bas pour reconstituer les réserves de la municipalité. (Photo d’archives)
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L’ACCÈS GRATUIT À LA PISTE DE MARCHE ET COURSE DU DÔME SPORTIF CONTINUE
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