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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the public healthcare system, a move that could significantly impact communities like Parc-Extension, where many residents...
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment of the Novomed Clinic. This new medical center is set to tackle the critical shortage...
In a move that promises to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, the Quebec government, under the leadership of Health Minister Christian Dubé, is cutting down on medical paperwork. This initiative, particularly beneficial for the aging population of Park-Extension,...
As Park-Exers and the rest of Quebec turned back their clocks on Sunday, marking the end of daylight time and the return to standard time, the bi-annual ritual prompts discussions about the impact on health and well-being. University of...
Quebec is taking strides to improve access and coordination of front-line services, promising a substantial impact on the residents of Park-Extension—a borough experiencing the shortcomings of the Quebec medical system, much like other parts of Montreal.
Enter Christian Dubé, the...
Subheading: An Unusual Incident Prompts Concerns as Public Health Delves into the Issue
A recent and alarming incident has raised concerns all over Montreal including Parc-Extension as the Public Health authorities initiate an investigation into a series of possible overdoses...
The Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension announced the renewal of its subsidies program for the purchase of reusable diapers and sustainable feminine hygiene products for the year 2023/2024. This initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly choices and support the transition to...
Québec aims to train 3,000 to 5,000 new patient attendants by December 2023.
The Quebec government is launching a new campaign to encourage Quebec residents to become patient attendants. This is a welcome announcement especially for Park-Extension’s aging population since...
In May, the citizens of all ages in each neighborhood of the borough of VSP can take part in several free activities. These activities include Zumba, skating, badminton, aqua fitness, cardio-boxing, and more.
The objective of these activities is to...
Canadian food watchers hope federal MPs will pressure the heads of the country's major grocery chains to better explain why they're pocketing so much money. For the residents of Park-Extension hammered by inflation this is an important announcement.
CEOs of...