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As the summer travel season approaches, Parc-Extension residents who are thinking of renting their home on short-term rental platforms must follow both Montréal’s municipal rules and Quebec’s tourist accommodation law.In Montréal, short-term tourist rentals of a principal residence are...

Parc-Extension families have a weekly access point to free children’s books this spring through Roulivre, the mobile library service operated by the Borough of Villeray, Saint-Michel, Parc-Extension.For Parc-Extension, the important date is Tuesday. According to the borough’s spring 2026...

In a dense urban neighbourhood like Parc-Extension, where asphalt, traffic, heat and limited green space are daily realities, the borough’s green alley program is more than a beautification initiative. It is part of a broader civic effort to improve...

Residents of Parc-Extension will see their neighbourhood represented in a brand-new cultural celebration launching later this month across the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.On May 23, the borough will host the first-ever “Festivités culturelles de VSP: Au rythme de nos artistes,”...

Travellers heading to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport this summer are being warned to prepare for major delays and severe congestion as massive construction work continues around the airport.According to officials from Aéroports de Montréal, traffic conditions are expected to remain...

Back alleys are a familiar part of daily life in Parc-Extension, serving as access routes to homes and shared outdoor spaces for residents. Now, borough officials are continuing efforts to make those spaces safer through a strategy aimed at...

In a neighbourhood where community life often depends on people quietly giving their time behind the scenes, volunteers from Parc-Extension were among those honoured this month during a borough-wide recognition evening celebrating citizen involvement across Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.The event, held on...

By Matthew DaldalianMarjorie Michel and guests following the April 24 announcement in Montreal. Courtesy Marjorie Michel media relations office.Federal funding announced in Saint-MichelThe Saint-Michel Legal Clinic will receive more than $290,000 over two years under a new federal funding...

Last week following the Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc Extension’s monthly meeting, Nouvelles Parc Extension News had a chance to touch base with former Parc Extension city councillor Mary Deros who was honored that evening for her 27 years of contributions...

She ‘left a lasting mark in Parc Extension,’ said Borough Mayor Jean-François LalondePartisanship and political rivalries were set aside for a while at least on April 7 when members of the Villeray– Saint-Michel–Parc Extension borough council welcomed back veteran...