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...
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...
Quebec’s unveiling of its first-ever action plan to improve abortion access on November 19, 2024, resonates strongly with communities like Parc-Extension, where diverse populations...
The parking saga in Parc-Extension, which our newspaper has extensively covered over the years, is evolving into a city-wide controversy. What began as a...
The Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the...
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...
Parc-Extension, has long been a landing spot for new immigrants. However, recent developments have significantly impacted its housing market, leading to concerns about affordability...
Alleys in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) borough serve multiple functions, from providing access to residences to being spaces where neighbors interact and children play. However,...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 25th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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....
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 11th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 27th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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...
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 13th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The parking saga in Parc-Extension, which our newspaper has extensively covered over the years, is evolving into a city-wide controversy. What began as a localized issue in this densely populated neighborhood is now expanding into other boroughs, drawing greater attention and sparking broader disputes over urban planning and accessibility.The...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
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...
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...
Quebec’s unveiling of its first-ever action plan to improve abortion access on November 19, 2024, resonates strongly with communities like Parc-Extension, where diverse populations...
The parking saga in Parc-Extension, which our newspaper has extensively covered over the years, is evolving into a city-wide controversy. What began as a...
The Quebec government has stirred strong reactions within the medical community with its plan to require new doctors to start their careers within the...
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...
Parc-Extension, has long been a landing spot for new immigrants. However, recent developments have significantly impacted its housing market, leading to concerns about affordability...
Alleys in the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) borough serve multiple functions, from providing access to residences to being spaces where neighbors interact and children play. However,...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 25th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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....
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 11th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 27th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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...
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...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 13th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The parking saga in Parc-Extension, which our newspaper has extensively covered over the years, is evolving into a city-wide controversy. What began as a localized issue in this densely populated neighborhood is now expanding into other boroughs, drawing greater attention and sparking broader disputes over urban planning and accessibility.The...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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...