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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...

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...