The recent closure of three metro stations on Montreal's blue line, including those near Parc-Extension, should serve as a wake-up call for the Quebec...
The Bye Bye Béton! initiative, which launched in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) in 2024, is returning for its second year. This program, which focuses on urban...
Quebec’s unveiling of its first-ever action plan to improve abortion access on November 19, 2024, resonates strongly with communities like Parc-Extension, where diverse populations...
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...
The Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the...
A new report has thrust Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most overlooked neighborhoods, into the spotlight, revealing how urban design and public policy choices have...
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 8th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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,...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 25th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, the Mayor of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, has announced the borough’s 2025 budget, presenting what she describes as a balanced and responsible financial plan....
The Mayor of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, has announced a slight reduction in the local tax rate for 2025. The new rate is set...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 11th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 27th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
No Relief Expected Anytime Soon
The traffic situation in Greater Montreal affecting the already crowded borough of Parc-Extension has reached extreme levels this year, with...
Ensemble Montréal, the official opposition party at City Hall, has issued a strong critique of the Plante administration’s handling of city-owned vacant buildings and...
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 attention and sparking broader disputes over urban planning and accessibility.The...
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 recent closure of three metro stations on Montreal's blue line, including those near Parc-Extension, should serve as a wake-up call for the Quebec...
The Bye Bye Béton! initiative, which launched in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) in 2024, is returning for its second year. This program, which focuses on urban...
Quebec’s unveiling of its first-ever action plan to improve abortion access on November 19, 2024, resonates strongly with communities like Parc-Extension, where diverse populations...
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...
The Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the...
A new report has thrust Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most overlooked neighborhoods, into the spotlight, revealing how urban design and public policy choices have...
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 8th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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,...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 25th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, the Mayor of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, has announced the borough’s 2025 budget, presenting what she describes as a balanced and responsible financial plan....
The Mayor of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, has announced a slight reduction in the local tax rate for 2025. The new rate is set...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 11th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 27th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
No Relief Expected Anytime Soon
The traffic situation in Greater Montreal affecting the already crowded borough of Parc-Extension has reached extreme levels this year, with...
Ensemble Montréal, the official opposition party at City Hall, has issued a strong critique of the Plante administration’s handling of city-owned vacant buildings and...
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 attention and sparking broader disputes over urban planning and accessibility.The...
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...
Sandra Ponente wins for Park-Extension
The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extensionis announced its five winners of the Volunteer Recognition Awards for the current year.
To mark their accomplishments, the five award-winning volunteers received an original work created by glassblower artist Bruno Andrus. Since...
VSP, recognizing the pressing need for ecological transition, has decided to take concrete actions towards sustainability. As part of its efforts, the borough is dedicating a substantial investment of $1 million towards initiatives aimed at enhancing ecological transition within...
Park-Extension faces a new problem
It was an email sent to Park-Extension City Councillor Mary Deros from a desperate citizen.
The citizen wrote to inform the council of the concerning issue of an infestation of rats in the neighborhood. This has...
For all the Park-ex greenthumbs, a new seed borrowing scheme is being developed. A Grainothèque or seed library is now set up at the Saint-Michel library and at the Parc-Extension library. They are in addition to the existing one...
Recognition ceremony for afrodescendent citizens in Villeray Saint-Michel Parc-Extension borough
It was an initiative of Saint-Michel city councillor, Josué Corvil who brought together key players of the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension black communities to be honored in an event at the borough headquarters...
Spring brings an SQDC at 895 Beaumont Avenue
Deros not happy
Cannabis use has been legal for quite some time now and Park-Extension residents will be able to have their very own Government Cannabis shop in the neighborhood.
The Société québécoise du...
As of Monday January 22nd, a new reserved lane will be available on rue Jarry, between boulevard de l'Acadie and boulevard Pie-IX.
As of January 23, buses, taxis and bicycles will be able to travel in a new lane reserved...
4 episodes of armed violence in Montreal
Since the beginning of 2023, Montreal has already identified four events involving firearms on its territory including Saint Michel, a borough neighboring Park Extension. Many citizens are worried.
In the past year, neighborhoods east...
January
The Covid pandemic continued to grab headlines
In other news: Covid still in the news and Montreal’s Jewish General helps identify protective gene variant against COVID-19
If “déjà vu” was the key phrase used in the lead of our Year in...
Local businesses are very close to you. Right in your neighborhood, you can get your hands on great finds, order a take-out dinner or treat yourself to a makeover.
VSP has a large number of diversified and welcoming businesses a...