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 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...
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,...
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 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...
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,...
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...
As COVID 19 restrictions are lifted, more and more Canadians are looking to travel abroad. In Park Extension, home of many families of diverse ethnic origin, travel during the summer months will become vital. For the years of the...
To promote access to healthy, safe and affordable housing, the City of Montreal announced that it wants to make multi-unit owners-landlords more responsible. As of now they will have to obtain responsible landlord certification and disclose the rent for...
As the war in Ukraine drags on, more and more Ukrainians will be seeking refugee status in Canada. Park-Extension has always been a welcoming borough for many immigrants and the announcement from the federal minister of Immigration Sean Fraser...
A step in the right direction but key aspects still missing
Last week, the borough released the first draft of the traffic appeasement plan for Park Ex and asked residents to weigh in with their comments and suggestions as part...
Weekly parking restrictions in effect since Apr. 1
As the weather warms and the ice thaws, the spring brings people back outside and offers a much-needed reprieve from the cold. Unfortunately, it also means all the trash that has accumulated...
Council returns in-person to discuss borough cleanliness and traffic measures
The borough held its regularly scheduled monthly borough council meeting last Tuesday evening, where elected officials met to answer questions from citizens and vote on borough initiatives.
City councillors wished Muslim...
Quebec budget 2022-2023
Welcome news for Park-Extension and its ever present housing problem is the announcement that as part of the 2022-2023 budget, the Government of Quebec is investing more than half a billion dollars, or $634 million, for structuring...
As the population of Montreal ages, more and more seniors in Park Extension are looking for home care. This is not a Park-Ex phenomenon only and it represents part of the major shift towards home care that the government...