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Certains Québécois peuvent se faire rembourser leur déneigement : Voici qui et comment
En plus de ne pas avoir à pelleter, t'as pas à payer en totalité! 🤑
L’hiver approche à grands pas et, pour plusieurs propriétaires, c’est déjà le temps de penser au contrat de déneigement. Mais savais-tu que certaines personnes peuvent récupérer jusqu’à 40 % de leur facture grâce à un crédit d’impôt de Revenu Québec? On t’explique qui peut en profiter en 2026 et comment en faire la demande.
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Si tu ne connais pas le crédit d’impôt pour maintien à domicile des aînés, te voilà enfin présenté à cette mesure du fisc provincial destinée aux personnes de 70 ans et plus qui souhaitent continuer à vivre chez elles, même en pleine autonomie.
Selon la Chaire de recherche en fiscalité et en finances publiques (CFFP) de l’Université de Sherbrooke, cette aide financière s’adresse à plus de 500 000 personnes au Québec, selon des données de 2022.
Qui peut obtenir un remboursement pour son déneigement?
Pour être admissible, tu dois avoir 70 ans ou plus et résider au Québec à la fin de l’année. Pas besoin d’être en perte d’autonomie pour en profiter. Les personnes aînées autonomes y ont droit aussi, qu’elles soient propriétaires ou locataires.
Revenu Québec confirme que les services de déneigement et d'entretien du terrain sont admissibles, tout comme certains travaux extérieurs, notamment la pose et le retrait d'un abri saisonnier.
Les propriétaires de copropriétés peuvent également bénéficier du crédit pour les frais de déneigement inclus dans leurs charges communes.
Le crédit est remboursable, ce qui signifie que tu peux en profiter même si tu n'as aucun impôt à payer.
Combien peux-tu économiser?
En 2026, le crédit d'impôt représente 40 % des dépenses admissibles. Par exemple, pour un contrat de déneigement admissible de 500 $, tu pourrais récupérer 200 $. Une facture de 750 $ pourrait, quant à elle, donner droit à un crédit de 300 $.
Toutefois, le montant réellement accordé dépend notamment de ton revenu familial et des autres dépenses admissibles au programme.
Selon la CFFP, le crédit commence à diminuer lorsque le revenu familial dépasse 72 465 $ en 2026. Les règles de réduction varient toutefois selon le niveau d'autonomie.
En tout et partout, les dépenses annuelles admissibles sont également plafonnées à 19 500 $ pour une personne seule autonome et à 25 500 $ pour une personne seule non autonome. Cela représente des crédits d'impôt maximaux respectifs de 7 800 $ et de 10 200 $ en 2026, avant toute réduction liée au revenu.
Ces plafonds concernent l'ensemble des services admissibles au maintien à domicile, et non uniquement le déneigement.
Comment réclamer le crédit d'impôt?
Deux possibilités s'offrent à toi : réclamer le crédit dans ta déclaration de revenus du Québec, en remplissant l'annexe J, ou demander des versements anticipés auprès de Revenu Québec.
Pour les propriétaires de maisons qui souhaitent recevoir leur crédit à l'avance, il faut remplir le formulaire TPZ-1029.MD.9 ou utiliser les services en ligne de Revenu Québec.
Tu as jusqu'au 1er décembre 2026 pour demander des versements anticipés pour cette année. Ceux-ci sont versés directement dans ton compte bancaire. Assure-toi de conserver tes factures et tes pièces justificatives.
Quelles sont les autres dépenses admissibles?
Il faut savoir d'emblée que ce ne sont pas tous les frais qui sont admissibles, aux yeux de Revenu Québec. Ceux qui le sont, outre le déneigement et l'entretien paysager, varient selon l’endroit où vit la personne. Voici quelques exemples :
En maison ou en copropriété
- Entretien ménager ;
- Livraison d’épicerie et de repas ;
- Aide à l’hygiène et à l’habillage ;
- Services infirmiers et soins personnels ;
- Travaux mineurs d’entretien et de réparation.
En logement locatif
- Un montant correspondant à 5 % du loyer mensuel est automatiquement considéré comme une dépense admissible ;
- Le loyer pris en compte est d’au moins 600 $ et d’au plus 1 200 $ par mois ;
- Les services non inclus dans le loyer, comme le ménage, le déneigement, la livraison d’épicerie ou les soins à domicile, peuvent être ajoutés séparément.
En résidence privée pour personnes aînées
- Une portion importante du loyer ;
- Les services de repas ;
- L’entretien ménager;
- Les soins infirmiers et l’aide personnelle.
Pour connaître toutes les conditions et vérifier ton admissibilité, consulte le site officiel de Revenu Québec.
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This Ontario village is a mini slice of Scotland with stone shops and historic charm
It's extra cozy during the autumn months. 🍁
Ontario is full of picturesque villages, but if you're looking for a place with a little European flair, you might want to take a road trip to this charming spot.
With quaint stone shops, historic architecture, and river views, it's a beautiful place to spend a day or longer.
The town is especially dreamy in autumn, when crisp leaves blanket the ground, and the little stores and cafes feel even cozier.
Perth is a charming Ontario town nestled along the Tay River, about an hour from Ottawa.
It was named after Perth, Scotland, and you can still see its Scottish roots reflected in the old-world buildings and quaint streets today.
According to the website, "you'll be amazed by the gorgeous heritage buildings lining the streets and the passageways that once served as horse lanes. With a Scottish influence, many of Perth's stone buildings were crafted by masons, making them a long-standing backdrop to the town's landscape. "
It's a magical spot to spend an afternoon sipping pumpkin spice lattes, wandering along leafy trails, and popping into local boutiques.
You can head to cozy cafes like Coutts Coffee Roastery & Cafe, North Folk Cafe, Jazzy's, and The Fieldhouse Bakery and Restaurant for warm drinks and cozy autumn vibes.
Since it just isn't fall without a sweet treat, you'll want to stop by Perth Pie Co., where you'll find everything from pumpkin pies to scones and gooey butter tarts.
There are lots of spots to grab a bite or enjoy a drink as well. The town's website highlights everything from "delicious pub eats to mouth-watering fine dining to thirst-quenching brews and spirits," so there's something for every taste.
Once you've satisfied your appetite, you can check out the Perth Museum, snap a photo with a replica of the town's famous giant "Mammoth Cheese," or wander around Code's Mill. This historic complex features five buildings and dates back to 1842, offering another glimpse into Perth's past.
Stewart Park is one of Perth's prettiest places to explore. Spanning five acres, the green space transforms into an autumn wonderland, with colourful foliage, winding walkways, and charming little bridges straight out of a storybook.
For more autumn views, you can follow the Tay River Towpath Trail for views of the river framed by brilliant red and golden leaves, or head to nearby Foley Mountain Conservation Area for sweeping vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Perth Tourism suggests stopping on the bridge in Stewart Park or following the Tow Path toward Last Duel Park, where you can take in the colourful scenery along the way.
October also brings Halloween fun to town, with seasonal activities like ghost walks and trick-or-treating.
With its historic stone buildings, cozy cafes, Scottish charm, and parks filled with fall foliage, Perth makes a picturesque destination for an autumn day trip or weekend getaway.
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Daniel Allain new leader of New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives
Daniel Allain new leader of New Brunswick Tories
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli J. Ridder
Daniel Allain is the new leader of New Brunswick’s Progressive Conservative party after taking the majority of ballots in a two-person race.
The upbeat former provincial cabinet minister took to the stage after he was declared the winner Saturday at a party leadership convention and vowed to create a “broad and welcoming” coalition.
“Whether you’re a man or a woman; English or French; rural or urban; North, South, East, West; a person of faith, a member of the LGBTQ community, a young person … you belong to this party,” he said.
Now, he said, the party needs to put aside its differences and offer the province an alternative to the country's only Liberal provincial government.
"We are at our best when we are socially progressive, fiscally conservative, believe in the rights of the individual, prioritize private growth, believe in bilingualism, care for society's most vulnerable, are fiscally responsible, and work to create strong families and communities."
He criticized Premier Susan Holt's government for multibillion-dollar budget deficits, deteriorating health care access, poor public education outcomes, high cost of living and public safety concerns.
And he announced plans for a party policy convention in early 2027 to work out a platform for the next general election scheduled for October 2028.
"We will show you a better plan for a stronger New Brunswick," he told hundreds of party members at a convention hall in downtown Fredericton.
"I need you with me because it's time to think big."
Allain, who does not have a seat in the legislature, replaces former premier Blaine Higgs who quit after the party lost its majority government to the Liberals in the 2024 election.
After serving four years as a city councillor for francophone-majority Dieppe, N.B., Allain was elected to the provincial legislature in 2020 and appointed local government minister by Higgs.
He was kicked from cabinet three years later when he voted with opposition parties to request a review of the Higgs government's changes to a school policy on LGBTQ students.
Allain told reporters the party will have a "robust discussion" on the topic as the party firms up its election platform ahead of the next election scheduled for October 2028.
But he added the party has chosen a leader that believes in a "socially progressive party and a fiscally conservative party."
Allain won the leadership with 58.5 per cent of the ballots over his competitor Don Monahan, a rookie legislator who was elected to the New Brunswick's legislative assembly two years ago.
Some party members said their new leader worked a tireless ground game for the last two years to get the support he did, after he decided not to run in the 2024 provincial election.
For his part, Monahan said he supported Allain's leadership and called for a unified party. He added it was up to Allain to chose a house leader that would serve as the leader of the official Opposition.
Allain said he didn't need a seat in the legislative assembly as he leads an effort to rebuild the party. He pointed out former PC premier Bernard Lord and current Premier Susan Holt did not have seats when they were elected leader.
Meanwhile, the Progressive Conservatives will turn their attention to the legislature with the fall session set to begin Tuesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026.
By Eli Ridder | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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A Wedding Guest Cut The Newlyweds' Cake Just For Herself & TikTok Is Melting Down Over It
"You have no idea how angry this is making me."
Nothing says "pure chaos" like walking up to a newlywed couple's pristine wedding cake and cutting a slice for yourself — before they even get a chance to taste it.
TikTok user @mediocrehailey sparked a major outcry on the app recently, after posting video of herself cutting the first slice of her friend's wedding cake before the bride and groom could even get their moment with it.
And while that sounds like a major power move, it seems she did it entirely by accident.
"Me! A guest at my friend's wedding," reads the caption over her video of the incident, which has gone viral online. "Ignoring the brownie table and confidently cutting myself a slice of HER WEDDING CAKE, thinking uh-oh! They forgot to serve it to everyone else!"
The video shows her not only cutting a slice for herself, but then licking her fingers and dancing away to the DJ's next song, completely unaware of what she's done.
Yikes.
"I know better now," continued her caption. "I hate myself!"
How do you even recover from that, or begin to apologize to the newlyweds?
People did not hold back in the comments, with many ripping her for somehow not reading the room at the wedding. Others were shocked that she shared the embarrassing video on TikTok, where it now has over 5.8 million views.
The top comment under the video read: "You couldn't pry this information out of me if I did this to someone at their wedding," because some things are just better to keep to yourself.
"You have no idea how angry this is making me," wrote another user.
Many users said they would "no longer be on speaking terms" with someone who did this at their wedding.
Another pointed out that "someone was even recording this instead of running up and stopping you."
"Was this your first wedding??" asked another commenter.
Safe to say that people were angry, but it looks like the bride herself managed to get over it.
The poster apologized to the bride and groom in her caption, and the bride showed up in the comments to accept the apology.
"As the bride whose cake this is - SHE IS FORMALLY FORGIVEN AND HAS LEARNED HER LESSON IN WEDDING ETIQUETTE," she wrote.
Phew!
Despite the bride being over the whole kerfuffle, some people are still trying to wrap their minds around the blunder in the first place.
"Omg, so I see that the bride commented forgiving you, but I still need to go through my own emotional process with this one," wrote one user.
So the next time you're at a wedding, learn from this TikToker's mistake and don't help yourself to a slice of cake!