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“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...

A Colorful Tribute: PONY’s New Mural Graces La Maison Bleue in Parc-Extension

A vibrant new mural now adorns the walls of La Maison Bleue in the Parc-Extension neighborhood, adding a splash of color and a message of solidarity to the community. The artwork, a collaboration between renowned artist PONY and muralist...

Mayor Outlines 2025 Budget and Priorities for Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

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. According to Lavigne Lalonde, for the second consecutive year, the borough has managed to balance...

Mayor Announces Slight Reduction in Local Tax Rate for 2025

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 at 0.0507 per $100 of property assessment, marking a decrease from the 2024 rate of...

Traffic Chaos in Greater Montreal: This Year is “Out of Control”

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 return to school and work creating chaos on the roads. Drivers are finding themselves...

Substandard Housing Conditions in Parc-Extension: A Common Struggle for Immigrant Families

In a case that sheds light on the ongoing challenges in Parc-Extension, a landlord was recently ordered to pay over $3,500 in compensation to an immigrant family for failing to maintain safe living conditions. The family, who had been...

Ensemble Montréal Criticizes Plante Administration for Neglecting Vacant Buildings and Slow Progress on Affordable Housing in Parc-Extension

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 its sluggish progress in addressing the housing crisis. City Councilor for Parc-Extension, Mary Deros, voiced...