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Quebec’s English-Speaking Universities Propose Initiatives to Promote French Language Amidst Tuition Fee Discussions
The strategic discussion involving the leaders of Concordia, McGill, and Bishop's universities with Quebec's Premier and the Higher Education Minister carries particular resonance for the student population of Park-Extension, a neighborhood known for its economic diversity and strong immigrant...
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Mary Deros, Park Extension City Councillor, Joins Gujarati Senior Association in Celebrating International Seniors Day
In a heartwarming celebration of community and diversity, Mary Deros, City Councilor for Park Extension, recently participated in the International Seniors Day festivities with the Gujarati Senior Association of Montreal. The event, which took place last Saturday, marked a...
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Parking vs. Pedals: Parc-Extension’s battle over bike lanes leads to vandalism
Our neighborhood of Park-Extension continues to be a battleground for residents, cyclists, and city planners as opposition to the removal of parking spaces intensifies. The controversial move to eliminate 250 parking spots in favor of new bike lanes has...
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City Councillor Mary Deros champions green alley project in Park Extension
Despite the strife and bikelane wars in Park-Ex, there are also beautiful moments of community life that tend to get overlooked by the mediaIn a heartwarming display of dedication to environmental sustainability and community well-being, City Councillor for Park...
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Some Park-Exers gear up for showdown over bicycle path construction
The controversy surrounding the removal of 250 parking spaces in Park Extension to make way for new bicycle paths has gripped the community's attention for quite some time. While the borough's mayor has vowed to push forward with the...
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Mixed Reactions to French-Language Sidewalk Sticker Campaign in Montreal’s Parc-Extension
A municipal and provincial initiative to promote the use of French in light of Quebec's language legislation, Bill 96, has sparked controversy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood. The campaign involves placing circular stickers on sidewalks featuring French words alongside a...
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Park-Extension Residents Express Concerns as Bike Lanes Displace Parking Spaces
A group of concerned citizens from Park-Extension gathered at 407 Ogilvy's second floor, numbering over 100 individuals. They anxiously awaited the announcement from public servants representing the City of Montreal. The news they received was disheartening - the borough...
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Rats under control
The city finally takes actionAfter receiving numerous complaints and news reports about the rodent infestation in Park-Ex, the city has finally taken action to address the issue. Mary Deros, the city councilor for Park Extension, played a significant role...
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Filth in Park-Ex reaches critical mass
“Waste damages Parc-Extension’s reputation,” deplores Ensemble MontréalFollowing a Park-Ex News brief phone call to Mrs. Deros' office, there was an influx of pictures and videos that were incredibly shocking, challenging the perception of them originating from a city like...
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VSP Volunteer Recognition Award Winners
Sandra Ponente wins for Park-ExtensionThe 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...



