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Parc-Extension’s Parking Troubles Escalate as Legal Action Challenges Montreal’s Bike Path Policies

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 Housing Crisis: Skyrocketing Rents and Gentrification Threaten to Uproot the Heart of Montreal’s Immigrant Community

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...

The Securing of Alleys in VSP: A Report on Ongoing Measures

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...

City Councillor Mary Deros Criticizes Sudden Change in Planned Bike Path

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...

Recent Economic Developments Impact Residents of Park-Extension

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...

Spring Cleaning in VSP

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...

The Opioid Crisis and Its Impact on Park-Extension’s Youth: A Closer Look

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...

United Efforts Against the Garbage Crisis in Park Extension: A Community’s Path Forward

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...

Quebec’s “Inadequate” Funding Forces Halt to Shelter Projects

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...

Evacuation on Querbes Street: Safety Measures Following a Dangerous Building Incident

  Residents of a multiplex on Querbes Street, nestled between St-Rock and Ogilvy on the east side, have been evacuated following a concerning incident involving loose bricks falling from the building onto the street. Councilor for Park-Extension, Mary...