In the heart of Montreal, an unexpected early thaw has unveiled a less-than-pleasant sight across its boroughs, including Parc-Extension. As the snow melts away,...
In a passionate appeal, Louise Riendeau, representing the Coalition of Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence, alongside Maud Pontel from the Alliance of...
In a recent announcement dated February 22, 2024, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) highlighted the growing concern surrounding the...
In an effort to manage traffic congestion and enhance road safety, the borough administration has implemented significant directional changes on several streets in the...
Montreal's journey in transforming its wastewater byproducts into agricultural gold has taken an innovative turn, with the city's ambitious goal to convert 80% of...
In a move that promises to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, the Quebec government, under the leadership of Health Minister Christian Dubé, is...
Montreal Bar Association Warns Against Fraudulent Immigration Lawyers
The pursuit of the Canadian dream can swiftly turn into a nightmare for newcomers who fall victim...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 23rd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The borough council of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, in its session on December 6th, 2024, took significant steps to honor and celebrate diversity, education, and cultural heritage,...
The recent decision by Quebec's Higher Education Minister, Pascale Déry, to increase tuition fees by 33% for non-Quebec Canadian students at McGill and Concordia...
In a recent development that has resonated within the community of Park-Extension, the Quebec government has intensified its demands for the federal government to...
The borough council of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, in its session on December 6th, approved the allocation of $8,300 in financial assistance to 14 local organizations. This...
Montreal, including vibrant neighborhoods like Park-Extension, is taking a significant step towards enhancing its nightlife experience. With the objective of allowing both residents and...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 9th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 26th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In a passionate appeal, Louise Riendeau, representing the Coalition of Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence, alongside Maud Pontel from the Alliance of Shelters for Women and Children Victims of Domestic Violence — an alliance that includes the Parc-Extension organization, Shield of Athena, as a member — are...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
In the heart of Montreal, an unexpected early thaw has unveiled a less-than-pleasant sight across its boroughs, including Parc-Extension. As the snow melts away,...
In a passionate appeal, Louise Riendeau, representing the Coalition of Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence, alongside Maud Pontel from the Alliance of...
In a recent announcement dated February 22, 2024, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) highlighted the growing concern surrounding the...
In an effort to manage traffic congestion and enhance road safety, the borough administration has implemented significant directional changes on several streets in the...
Montreal's journey in transforming its wastewater byproducts into agricultural gold has taken an innovative turn, with the city's ambitious goal to convert 80% of...
In a move that promises to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, the Quebec government, under the leadership of Health Minister Christian Dubé, is...
Montreal Bar Association Warns Against Fraudulent Immigration Lawyers
The pursuit of the Canadian dream can swiftly turn into a nightmare for newcomers who fall victim...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 23rd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The borough council of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, in its session on December 6th, 2024, took significant steps to honor and celebrate diversity, education, and cultural heritage,...
The recent decision by Quebec's Higher Education Minister, Pascale Déry, to increase tuition fees by 33% for non-Quebec Canadian students at McGill and Concordia...
In a recent development that has resonated within the community of Park-Extension, the Quebec government has intensified its demands for the federal government to...
The borough council of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, in its session on December 6th, approved the allocation of $8,300 in financial assistance to 14 local organizations. This...
Montreal, including vibrant neighborhoods like Park-Extension, is taking a significant step towards enhancing its nightlife experience. With the objective of allowing both residents and...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 9th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 26th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In a passionate appeal, Louise Riendeau, representing the Coalition of Shelters for Women Victims of Domestic Violence, alongside Maud Pontel from the Alliance of Shelters for Women and Children Victims of Domestic Violence — an alliance that includes the Parc-Extension organization, Shield of Athena, as a member — are...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
January
The Covid pandemic continued to grab headlines
In other news: Covid still in the news and Montreal’s Jewish General helps identify protective gene variant against COVID-19
If “déjà vu” was the key phrase used in the lead of our Year in...
Local businesses are very close to you. Right in your neighborhood, you can get your hands on great finds, order a take-out dinner or treat yourself to a makeover.
VSP has a large number of diversified and welcoming businesses a...
The Parc-Extension distribution room will present, starting December 7, the group exhibition Initawà : Kwató:ken tsi ní:ioht tsi ahshe'nikonhraièn:ta'ne, curated by Lori Beavis with works by artists Hannah Claus, Eruoma Awashish, Jobena Petonoquot and Kaia'tanó:ron Dumoulin Bush.
“We are proud...
The Executive Committee of the City of Montreal adopted a resolution recommending that the municipal council approve a draft deed by which the city will acquire the building located at 690-700 rue Jarry Ouest, in the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension,...
The Canadian economy has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from COVID-19 among advanced economies, but now faces critical labor market shortages that are causing uncertainty for Canadian businesses and workers. Of particular interest to our borough of Park-Extension...
It has been quite some time on the making. A new park desperately needed in Park Extension. In our previous conversations with the borough councillor Mary Deros, she had mentioned how excited she was for the completion of this...
True to the composition of its population Park-Extension celebrated and preserved its ethnic diversity.
Centennial mural
The massive 121 square meter mural painted in acrylic latex in Parc Saint-Roch needed restoration. The Park-Extension centennial celebration mural was painted in 2010 by...
“We are actively patrolling and ticketing owners who do not respect the regulations” says Mary Deros
The subject has dominated the news for quite a few months now. Garbage left in private properties that accumulated and festered in the heat....
Following the consultation citizen initiative carried out last spring, the Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension presented the final version of the traffic calming plan in Parc-Extension on August 31, 2022.
This plan includes a series of measures whose objective is to increase...
For the longest time Park-Ex City counselor Mary Deros had been fighting the garbage battle in Park-Ex alone. Not anymore.
A group of concerned long time residents of Parc Ext tired of seeing garbage 24/7 on in their streets...