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Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine accepted by Health Canada
Since March and the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadians have been praying for an end to all the turmoil and panic and perhaps, alas, it has finally arrived It has been reported by various news outlets in the last few hours, that Health Canada has approved the announced Pfizer...Covid-19 Update … numbers skyrocket in Quebec
Numbers in Quebec reached an all-time high, breaking all records for the region on December 5th. Examples here: QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show 2,031 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 149,908. The data...INTERVIEWS
Richard Vachon of Jeunesse Unie—26 years of service and counting
Jeunesse Unie has been giving to the community—giving of their time—for the last 30 years and counting, and Richard Vachon has certainly been working overtime, dedicated to helping the young in Park Extension for a whopping 26 of those long years Walking into the Jeunesse Unie building on Bloomfield I...Denise Zervos at Maison Ogilvy—serving the community and those in need for over 15 years
She started in 2003 after a career in the food industry … only over the last two decades she’s been doing it simply because she cares about people and she does it for free The Hellenic Social Services of Quebec have been serving the community for quite some time, and...LOCAL NEWS
CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little help from their friends
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition and subsequent building of high end condos at 700 Jarry...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues and will not be running for re-election in the future...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement this past week To say that there are a serious number...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community in need, right here in Park Extension It was on the...CURRENT ISSUE
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Editorial/Opinion – A cancelled Holiday season
Early on, it was announced that Premiere Legault would allow the province to be open to celebrations of up to ten people over a four day period (the 24th – the 27th), and although that decision pleased many, it infuriated others, and understandably so. But now, the Premiere had to...Weather
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CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little...
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community...The 33rd Precinct and the old 31st to find a new...
It has been reported that the police HQ in Park Extension that closed back in June will be finding a new home and merging...Imminent Fear—school closings & testing in Park Ex
Many parents worry as Premiere Legault announces possible school closings for the winter & Park Ex residents fear getting tested out of fear of...The Comité d’Action de Parc-Extension’s call for more Social Housing
Amy Darwish and her troupe gathered at two locations, presenting actions in hopes for a change and a dedication by the municipal and provincial...A community member’s stand for what’s right
Tenant, Abdul Waheed, doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer … going to any member of the press & government that will listen, and even...
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CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little help from their friends
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community...The 33rd Precinct and the old 31st to find a new home
It has been reported that the police HQ in Park Extension that closed back in June will be finding a new home and merging...
- COVID-19
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine accepted by Health Canada
Since March and the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadians have been praying for an end to all the turmoil and panic and perhaps,...Covid-19 Update … numbers skyrocket in Quebec
Numbers in Quebec reached an all-time high, breaking all records for the region on December 5th. Examples here: QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The...COVID-19 Pandemic update for November 20th 2020 – The government presents its daily update
QUÉBEC CITY, Nov. 20, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show 1,259 new cases, bringing the total...Park Extension ranked hot spot for Covid-19
In the last 14 days, over 200 cases have been reported by news outlets all over the city for Villeray / Park Extension /...An extension on restrictions and a new kind of Halloween celebration
As Premiere Legault and his administration extend restrictions further as Covid-19 cases are still on the rise, and Halloween still expected to be celebrated...
- Featured
Editorial/Opinion – A cancelled Holiday season
Early on, it was announced that Premiere Legault would allow the province to be open to celebrations of up to ten people over a...Pact de Rue—there for a community in need
Maxime Bonneau, Jess Albayrak, Alexandra Thibault and their team of street workers at Pact de Rue are dedicated to helping the young in many...School drop-out rates on the rise in Park Ex & all over the city
Drop-outs are actually becoming a bit more common and yeah … in these modern times—a trend of the past making a return, much like...Editorial/Opinion – What a Democratic win in the US means for Canada
Now that Joe Biden has won the American election, what does this mean for Canada and for relations between the two nations? I read The Art...Cyber attack against CIUSSS West Central Montreal IT system
The CIUSSS West Central Montreal’s IT system was hacked—as was the STM’s—a deeper look at what happened and responses by both to the media The...
- Health
Public Health Notice Update: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to peaches imported from the United States
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - This notice has been updated to advise that the outbreak appears to be over and the outbreak investigation...PRODUCT RECALL – unpasteurized milk in Parmesan and various allergens in homemade pizzas sold by Marché Adonis
QUEBEC, Sept. 23, 2020 / CNW Telbec / - *WARNING—undeclared presence of unpasteurized milk in Parmesan and various allergens in homemade pizzas sold by...Update – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States
CNW/ - The outbreak investigation is ongoing as illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Since August 21, there...Government of Canada Invests in Community-based Projects Addressing Challenges of Dementia
CNW/ - With more than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 living with dementia, communities across Canada are seeing the impacts this condition has...Advisory – Accidental ingestion of edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
CNW/ - Health Canada is aware of several cases of serious harm resulting in hospitalization after children have accidentally consumed illegal edible cannabis products. These...
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- Education
Sparks fly as Quebec debates school reopening
Parents want clear directives from province leaders By Avleen K Mokha Quebec is the one the worst hit provinces in Canada, with COVID-19 cases beyond 30,000....McGill, UdeM announce remote teaching for Fall semester
Today, McGill Provost Professor Christopher P. Manfredi confirmed that the Fall semester will begin on its expected date but that instructors will deliver classes...English school boards of Quebec say proposal to re-open school in May is “hasty”
By Avleen K Mokha The association for English schools in Quebec is pushing back against the province's proposal to re-open schools before the end of...Sinclair Laird students move to learning from home
Avleen K Mokha The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) maintains the only English-speaking school in the Parc-Extension region. Parc-Extension News interviewed EMSB and principal Derrek...Sacred Heart School raises $60,000 for improvement projects
Martin C. Barry Members of the Sacred Heart School of Montreal community raised $60,000 on Jan. 31 during a Raise the Roof capital...
- Newspaper
Parc-Extension News Volume 29-03
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-03 published January 15th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-02
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-02 published January 8th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-01
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-01 published January 1st, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 28-39
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 28-39 published December 25th, 2020.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 28-38
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 28-38 published December 18th, 2020.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...
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Newsfirst Multimedia
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Suite 304,
Laval, Qc. H7V 1S1450 978-9999 (main number)
450 687-6330 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
- Home
COVID-19
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine accepted by Health Canada
Since March and the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadians have been praying for an end to all the turmoil and panic and perhaps, alas, it has finally arrived It has been reported by various news outlets in the last few hours, that Health Canada has approved the announced Pfizer...Covid-19 Update … numbers skyrocket in Quebec
Numbers in Quebec reached an all-time high, breaking all records for the region on December 5th. Examples here: QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show 2,031 new cases, bringing the total number of people infected to 149,908. The data...INTERVIEWS
Richard Vachon of Jeunesse Unie—26 years of service and counting
Jeunesse Unie has been giving to the community—giving of their time—for the last 30 years and counting, and Richard Vachon has certainly been working overtime, dedicated to helping the young in Park Extension for a whopping 26 of those long years Walking into the Jeunesse Unie building on Bloomfield I...Denise Zervos at Maison Ogilvy—serving the community and those in need for over 15 years
She started in 2003 after a career in the food industry … only over the last two decades she’s been doing it simply because she cares about people and she does it for free The Hellenic Social Services of Quebec have been serving the community for quite some time, and...LOCAL NEWS
CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little help from their friends
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition and subsequent building of high end condos at 700 Jarry...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues and will not be running for re-election in the future...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement this past week To say that there are a serious number...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community in need, right here in Park Extension It was on the...CURRENT ISSUE
FEATURED
Editorial/Opinion – A cancelled Holiday season
Early on, it was announced that Premiere Legault would allow the province to be open to celebrations of up to ten people over a four day period (the 24th – the 27th), and although that decision pleased many, it infuriated others, and understandably so. But now, the Premiere had to...Weather
Montrealsnow-3.3 ° C-2.8 °-3.9 °93 %2.1kmh100 %Fri-1 °Sat-7 °Sun-13 °Mon-12 °Tue-15 °COMMUNITY CALENDAR
NEWS
CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little...
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community...The 33rd Precinct and the old 31st to find a new...
It has been reported that the police HQ in Park Extension that closed back in June will be finding a new home and merging...Imminent Fear—school closings & testing in Park Ex
Many parents worry as Premiere Legault announces possible school closings for the winter & Park Ex residents fear getting tested out of fear of...The Comité d’Action de Parc-Extension’s call for more Social Housing
Amy Darwish and her troupe gathered at two locations, presenting actions in hopes for a change and a dedication by the municipal and provincial...A community member’s stand for what’s right
Tenant, Abdul Waheed, doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer … going to any member of the press & government that will listen, and even...
- News
CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little help from their friends
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition...Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues...Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement...A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community...The 33rd Precinct and the old 31st to find a new home
It has been reported that the police HQ in Park Extension that closed back in June will be finding a new home and merging...
- COVID-19
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine accepted by Health Canada
Since March and the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canadians have been praying for an end to all the turmoil and panic and perhaps,...Covid-19 Update … numbers skyrocket in Quebec
Numbers in Quebec reached an all-time high, breaking all records for the region on December 5th. Examples here: QUÉBEC CITY, Dec. 5, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The...COVID-19 Pandemic update for November 20th 2020 – The government presents its daily update
QUÉBEC CITY, Nov. 20, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - The most recent data on the evolution of COVID-19 in Québec show 1,259 new cases, bringing the total...Park Extension ranked hot spot for Covid-19
In the last 14 days, over 200 cases have been reported by news outlets all over the city for Villeray / Park Extension /...An extension on restrictions and a new kind of Halloween celebration
As Premiere Legault and his administration extend restrictions further as Covid-19 cases are still on the rise, and Halloween still expected to be celebrated...
- Featured
Editorial/Opinion – A cancelled Holiday season
Early on, it was announced that Premiere Legault would allow the province to be open to celebrations of up to ten people over a...Pact de Rue—there for a community in need
Maxime Bonneau, Jess Albayrak, Alexandra Thibault and their team of street workers at Pact de Rue are dedicated to helping the young in many...School drop-out rates on the rise in Park Ex & all over the city
Drop-outs are actually becoming a bit more common and yeah … in these modern times—a trend of the past making a return, much like...Editorial/Opinion – What a Democratic win in the US means for Canada
Now that Joe Biden has won the American election, what does this mean for Canada and for relations between the two nations? I read The Art...Cyber attack against CIUSSS West Central Montreal IT system
The CIUSSS West Central Montreal’s IT system was hacked—as was the STM’s—a deeper look at what happened and responses by both to the media The...
- Health
Public Health Notice Update: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to peaches imported from the United States
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - This notice has been updated to advise that the outbreak appears to be over and the outbreak investigation...PRODUCT RECALL – unpasteurized milk in Parmesan and various allergens in homemade pizzas sold by Marché Adonis
QUEBEC, Sept. 23, 2020 / CNW Telbec / - *WARNING—undeclared presence of unpasteurized milk in Parmesan and various allergens in homemade pizzas sold by...Update – Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States
CNW/ - The outbreak investigation is ongoing as illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Since August 21, there...Government of Canada Invests in Community-based Projects Addressing Challenges of Dementia
CNW/ - With more than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 living with dementia, communities across Canada are seeing the impacts this condition has...Advisory – Accidental ingestion of edible cannabis products causing serious harm to children
CNW/ - Health Canada is aware of several cases of serious harm resulting in hospitalization after children have accidentally consumed illegal edible cannabis products. These...
- Calendar
- Education
Sparks fly as Quebec debates school reopening
Parents want clear directives from province leaders By Avleen K Mokha Quebec is the one the worst hit provinces in Canada, with COVID-19 cases beyond 30,000....McGill, UdeM announce remote teaching for Fall semester
Today, McGill Provost Professor Christopher P. Manfredi confirmed that the Fall semester will begin on its expected date but that instructors will deliver classes...English school boards of Quebec say proposal to re-open school in May is “hasty”
By Avleen K Mokha The association for English schools in Quebec is pushing back against the province's proposal to re-open schools before the end of...Sinclair Laird students move to learning from home
Avleen K Mokha The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) maintains the only English-speaking school in the Parc-Extension region. Parc-Extension News interviewed EMSB and principal Derrek...Sacred Heart School raises $60,000 for improvement projects
Martin C. Barry Members of the Sacred Heart School of Montreal community raised $60,000 on Jan. 31 during a Raise the Roof capital...
- Newspaper
Parc-Extension News Volume 29-03
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-03 published January 15th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-02
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-02 published January 8th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-01
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-01 published January 1st, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 28-39
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 28-39 published December 25th, 2020.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 28-38
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 28-38 published December 18th, 2020.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...
- Contact
Newsfirst Multimedia
3860, boul. Notre-Dame,
Suite 304,
Laval, Qc. H7V 1S1450 978-9999 (main number)
450 687-6330 (fax)
Email: [email protected]