Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 10th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
A Call for Innovative Projects to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionMontreal boroughs are encouraging local non-profit organizations to step forward with innovative projects that...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
The Blue Line Extension Project remains committed to fostering meaningful connections with the residents of Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods. As this transformative initiative progresses, a...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
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...
Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 10th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
A Call for Innovative Projects to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionMontreal boroughs are encouraging local non-profit organizations to step forward with innovative projects that...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
The Blue Line Extension Project remains committed to fostering meaningful connections with the residents of Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods. As this transformative initiative progresses, a...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
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...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for...
The heart of Parc-Extension has long been enriched by its vibrant arts and cultural scene, and now it shines brighter under a unified banner. Formerly known as La Salle de Diffusion, the venue has embraced a new identity as...
The parking saga in Parc-Extension, which our newspaper has extensively covered over the years, is evolving into a city-wide controversy. What began as a localized issue in this densely populated neighborhood is now expanding into other boroughs, drawing greater...
Parc-Extension, has long been a landing spot for new immigrants. However, recent developments have significantly impacted its housing market, leading to concerns about affordability and displacement.Rising Property Prices and Rent IncreasesThe Montreal housing market has experienced notable price increases...
Alleys in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) borough serve multiple functions, from providing access to residences to being spaces where neighbors interact and children play. However, these diverse uses can sometimes come into conflict, particularly when vehicle traffic poses risks to...
In the heart of Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood, a sudden change in a planned bike path has stirred concern and frustration among local residents and their representatives. Park-Ex News recently learned from City Councilor Mary Deros that the city has...
In recent days, several key economic developments have unfolded that are likely to impact residents of Park-Extension. Here's a summary of what you need to know:
Interest Rate Cuts by the Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada has made a...
The website announcement and the Park-Ex complaints
The official announcement from VSP
According to the borough’s website announcement, VSP's teams are diligently continuing their extensive spring cleaning operations, actively working to pick up litter, sweep, and wash the 283 km of...
In recent years, the opioid crisis has escalated into a national emergency across Canada. A disturbing statistic reveals that a quarter of all young adult deaths in the country are attributable to opioids, with fentanyl from the illicit market...
Park Extension is facing a critical garbage management issue that not only challenges its urban aesthetics but also threatens public health. With a significant decrease in garbage collection frequency, now limited to once a week, the neighborhood has seen...