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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...

Families in Parc-Extension, where home-based childcare has long been a lifeline for working parents, may soon feel the effects of a major provincial policy change that will transform how family daycares operate across Quebec.Beginning September 1, 2026, most individuals...

For many residents of Park-Extension, the sight of rats in back alleys, yards, or near garbage bins is not new. Over the years, the neighbourhood has faced repeated rodent problems, making awareness and prevention especially important for local families...

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,...