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The virus, the vaccine, and the variant. Catching up with Dr. Chris Karatzios
If the title of this article conjures memories of westerns with harmonica soundtracks, it’s because I meant it to do that. We are living in a time when, apart from the surrealistic backdrop of the pandemic, we are bombarded with so much misinformation, fearmongering and crazy conspiracy theories that...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...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
Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its Needs Assessment survey last Friday, in hopes of assessing “the...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by the Sarker Hope Foundation, The Red Cross and the Government...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes for small medium businesses
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby is asking the government to go easy on taxes paid...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police officer last week was released from all charges at the...CURRENT ISSUE
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Myanmar coup felt in Canada
Burmese-Canadians want their government to respond in helping democracy in Myanmar By: Matias Brunet-Kirk Large-scale protests have swept across Myanmar since the democratically elected government of Nobel Peace Laureate and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her party the National League for Democracy (NLD) were overthrown on Feb. 1 in...Weather
Montrealovercast clouds-10.3 ° C-10 °-11.1 °41 %1.5kmh100 %Fri-10 °Sat-9 °Sun-9 °Mon-4 °Tue1 °COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes...
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police...Premier Francois Legault: Businesses re-open Feb. 8 but keep curfew in...
(NEWSFIRST) Last Tuesday, all Quebec was impatient to hear Premier Legault the next step of measures.Already media outlets were hinting that stores will reopen...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...
- News
Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes for small medium businesses
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police...Premier Francois Legault: Businesses re-open Feb. 8 but keep curfew in place
(NEWSFIRST) Last Tuesday, all Quebec was impatient to hear Premier Legault the next step of measures.Already media outlets were hinting that stores will reopen...
- COVID-19
The virus, the vaccine, and the variant. Catching up with Dr. Chris Karatzios
If the title of this article conjures memories of westerns with harmonica soundtracks, it’s because I meant it to do that. We are living...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 /...
- Featured
Myanmar coup felt in Canada
Burmese-Canadians want their government to respond in helping democracy in Myanmar By: Matias Brunet-Kirk Large-scale protests have swept across Myanmar since the democratically elected government of...COVID-19: Quebec GovernmentRelaxes Measures
The Legault government announced on Tuesday that it will be relaxing COVID-19 health measures in the run-up to March break, as case numbers continue...Managing your dog and cat separation anxiety when you return to work
Separation anxiety is difficult for both you and your pet. But a few simple changes can make a huge difference as life returns to...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...
- 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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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 29-09
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-09 published February 26th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-08
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-08 published February 19th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-07
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-07 published February 12th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-06
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-06 published February 5th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-05
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-05 published January 29th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...
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Suite 304,
Laval, Qc. H7V 1S1450 978-9999 (main number)
450 687-6330 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
- Home
COVID-19
The virus, the vaccine, and the variant. Catching up with Dr. Chris Karatzios
If the title of this article conjures memories of westerns with harmonica soundtracks, it’s because I meant it to do that. We are living in a time when, apart from the surrealistic backdrop of the pandemic, we are bombarded with so much misinformation, fearmongering and crazy conspiracy theories that...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...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
Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its Needs Assessment survey last Friday, in hopes of assessing “the...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by the Sarker Hope Foundation, The Red Cross and the Government...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes for small medium businesses
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby is asking the government to go easy on taxes paid...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police officer last week was released from all charges at the...CURRENT ISSUE
FEATURED
Myanmar coup felt in Canada
Burmese-Canadians want their government to respond in helping democracy in Myanmar By: Matias Brunet-Kirk Large-scale protests have swept across Myanmar since the democratically elected government of Nobel Peace Laureate and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her party the National League for Democracy (NLD) were overthrown on Feb. 1 in...Weather
Montrealovercast clouds-10.3 ° C-10 °-11.1 °41 %1.5kmh100 %Fri-10 °Sat-9 °Sun-9 °Mon-4 °Tue1 °COMMUNITY CALENDAR
NEWS
Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes...
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police...Premier Francois Legault: Businesses re-open Feb. 8 but keep curfew in...
(NEWSFIRST) Last Tuesday, all Quebec was impatient to hear Premier Legault the next step of measures.Already media outlets were hinting that stores will reopen...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...
- News
Local Study on Parc-Ex Needs Released
Results of new survey demonstrates the need for coordination in social services By: Matias Brunet-Kirk The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project (SPER) released the findings of its...Local organization continues to providefor those in need
The Supporting Parc-Extension Residents Project has continued to serve the community by providing food, services and events to Parc-Ex residents most in need.Funded by...Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s wants CAQ government to ease taxes for small medium businesses
Leading towards the tabling of the next provincial probably budget in March by the CAQ government, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Quebec lobby...Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police...Premier Francois Legault: Businesses re-open Feb. 8 but keep curfew in place
(NEWSFIRST) Last Tuesday, all Quebec was impatient to hear Premier Legault the next step of measures.Already media outlets were hinting that stores will reopen...
- COVID-19
The virus, the vaccine, and the variant. Catching up with Dr. Chris Karatzios
If the title of this article conjures memories of westerns with harmonica soundtracks, it’s because I meant it to do that. We are living...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 /...
- Featured
Myanmar coup felt in Canada
Burmese-Canadians want their government to respond in helping democracy in Myanmar By: Matias Brunet-Kirk Large-scale protests have swept across Myanmar since the democratically elected government of...COVID-19: Quebec GovernmentRelaxes Measures
The Legault government announced on Tuesday that it will be relaxing COVID-19 health measures in the run-up to March break, as case numbers continue...Managing your dog and cat separation anxiety when you return to work
Separation anxiety is difficult for both you and your pet. But a few simple changes can make a huge difference as life returns to...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...
- 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 29-09
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-09 published February 26th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-08
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-08 published February 19th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-07
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-07 published February 12th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-06
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-06 published February 5th, 2021.Covering Parc-Extension's local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.(Click on the...Parc-Extension News Volume 29-05
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News volume 29-05 published January 29th, 2021.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]