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LOCAL NEWS

Major Community Clean-Up Planned for Parc-Extension North on June 7

Residents of Parc-Extension are being invited to participate in a large-scale community clean-up effort on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...

Quebec’s Health Reform: What It Means for Parc-Extension

Quebec’s new proposal to prioritize sicker patients for family doctors is raising alarms in communities like Parc-Extension, where access to health care is already...

Tragedy in Parc-Extension: Worker Dies in Forklift Accident, Investigation Underway

A tragic workplace accident shook the Parc-Extension community last week when a 48-year-old worker lost his life after being crushed by a forklift in...

Greening the neighbourhood: VSP’s free plant distribution returns this spring

In a gesture that blends environmental awareness with civic engagement, the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) is once again inviting residents to roll up their...

Despite unemployment, skilled worker shortage persists in Quebec

Local implications for Parc-Extension While Quebec continues to grapple with high unemployment numbers, businesses—particularly in the manufacturing sector—say they still can’t find skilled workers. It’s...

Relief for Quebec’s health sector as province reaches deal with resident doctors

After months of tension and the looming threat of a province-wide strike, Quebec has reached a long-awaited agreement with the Federation of Resident Physicians...

New parking restrictions in VSP: what residents need to know

Starting April 1, 2024, new parking restriction schedules came into effect in VSP. These changes affect when and where residents can park on certain...

Parc-Extension News 33-07

The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published April 4th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.

New parking restrictions in VSP: what residents need to know

Starting April 1, 2024, new parking restriction schedules came into effect in VSP. These changes affect when and where residents can park on certain...

Massive counterfeit ID operation uncovered in Parc-Extension

A major identity forgery operation has been uncovered in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood of Montreal, where Sûreté du Québec (SQ) investigators seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit...

Long-term construction at Jarry Park raises concerns in Parc-Extension

Jarry Park, a key green space in the heart of Montreal, has been undergoing extensive renovations for several months — and while the project...

Call for a visual arts curator from the Latino-Canadian community

The Maisons de la culture Claude-Léveillée and Parc-Extension are inviting proposals from members of the Latino-Canadian community for the curation of two contemporary art...

Enough is Enough: Quebec Cracks Down on School Violence—What It Means for Parc-Extension

Quebec is taking a hard stance against school violence with the launch of its first-ever Violence and Bullying Prevention Week, aiming to instill respect...

SPVM Launches Recruitment Drive for Diversity-Focused Police Training Program

The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is actively seeking candidates for its AEC Diversité policière et profil social program, an...

Parc-Extension News 33-06

The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published March 21st, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.

Grandparent Scam: A 33-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison

In October 2023, the Montreal Police Service (SPVM) arrested a 33-year-old man from Saint-Jérôme for his alleged involvement in a fraud network targeting seniors....

Montreal’s parc-extension gathered to mourn the loss of community advocate Leonora King

The Parc-Extension neighborhood of Montreal gathered on February 22nd to remember Leonora Indira King, a dedicated community worker whose efforts to support immigrant women...

New immigration law help center brings hope to Parc-Extension’s vulnerable communities

On February 5th, a new immigration law information center opened its doors in the Parc-Extension neighborhood, offering a beacon of hope to individuals struggling...

Parc-Extension News 33-05

The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published March 7th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.

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Long-term construction at Jarry Park raises concerns in Parc-Extension

Jarry Park, a key green space in the heart of Montreal, has been undergoing extensive renovations for several months — and while the project promises long-term improvements, the short-term impact on accessibility is creating frustration, especially among residents of the Parc-Extension neighbourhood. The current revitalization work includes major upgrades such...
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INTERVIEWS

Park-Ex through the viewfinder

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...

How to handle a rent increase

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...
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