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Hellenic or not, many people waved Greek, Canadian and Quebec flags proudlySeveral thousand people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds – although primarily Greeks – lined the sidewalks of Jean-Talon St. in Parc Extension on the afternoon of...

As rent increase notices reached mailboxes across Quebec at the end of March, tensions spilled into the streets of Parc-Extension, where residents and housing advocates gathered Tuesday to raise alarm over what they describe as sharply rising housing costs.The...

In neighbourhoods like Parc-Extension, where rows of older plexes and character-filled façades define entire streets, even routine home improvements can require more planning than many property owners expect.Local officials are reminding residents that replacing visible features such as doors,...

Residents looking to brighten their streets while supporting urban biodiversity now have an opportunity to take an active role in greening their neighbourhoods through Montreal’s tree-pit adoption program.The initiative invites residents to adopt and maintain small planting spaces, known...

Public consultation wraps up as borough aligns regulations with Montreal’s long-term 2050 visionAs of this week, residents of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, including those in Park Extension, are beginning to see concrete changes tied to Montreal’s long-term urban vision take shape, with...

The latest data published by the Government of Quebec show that emergency departments across the province, including those most frequently used by Montreal residents, continue to operate under significant pressure. Updated figures from Quebec’s public emergency room dashboard indicate...

As spring returns to Montréal, many residents of Parc-Extension are looking at their balconies, backyards and shared courtyards with new ideas. What some may not realize is that free seeds and even gardening tools are available right here in...

In 2026, Montreal marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, a milestone that reconnects the city with one of the most defining moments in its modern history. Through a year-long program of sporting competitions, cultural exhibitions...

‘A critical step towards a more connected health care system,’ says Papineau Liberal MPThe Carney government in Ottawa has introduced a new bill, the Connected Care for Canadians Act, which is part of the Liberals’ strategy to build up and...

For residents of Parc-Extension, where housing pressure is felt daily in overcrowded apartments, rising rents, and aging buildings, the City of Montreal’s proposed changes to its inclusionary housing rules may have consequences that go well beyond City Hall.The Ville...