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Quebec’s Retirees at Risk of Losing Their Homes: How Bill 16 Affects Condo Owners in Park-Extension

After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the province. While the new regulations aim to ensure better upkeep of buildings and prevent financial...

The Great Recycling Revolution in Quebec: Ending Waste, Starting Sustainability!

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 collection. This bold change shifts responsibility for product life cycles—from production to recycling—to the companies...

Building Stronger Communities in VSL

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 tackle poverty and social exclusion. This initiative aims to support meaningful actions that make a...

GST Holiday Offers Relief to Park Extension Residents

Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) holiday, part of a nationwide initiative to ease financial pressure on Canadians during the holiday...

Community Engagement for the Blue Line metro Extension Project

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 series of upcoming events will provide valuable opportunities for citizens to engage directly with the...

RATS…again!

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 years, residents have voiced concerns over the growing rodent population, yet the issue remains unresolved....

Montreal Metro Closures Highlight Urgent Need for Infrastructure Investment in Parc-Extension and Beyond

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 government to invest more in public transit infrastructure. Last Thursday, Saint-Michel, D'Iberville, and Fabre stations...

Greening Urban Spaces: The Second Chapter of Bye Bye Béton! in VSP

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 greening and collective efforts to reduce concrete surfaces, aims to build on the successes of...

“Park-Extension: Montreal’s Forgotten Neighborhood in Crisis, Report Exposes Widespread Inequities”

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 left its residents ensnared in a cycle of hardship. Greater Montreal, home to over 4.1...

Park Extension’s Winter Car Shelter: How to Install Safely and Legally

If you're planning to set up a temporary car shelter this winter, it’s essential to understand the rules and regulations that apply in your borough to ensure both compliance and safety. Fortunately, no permit is required to install this...