In a gesture that blends environmental awareness with civic engagement, the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) is once again inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and dig into community life—literally. The beloved annual distribution of flowers and edible plants...
Local implications for Parc-Extension
While Quebec continues to grapple with high unemployment numbers, businesses—particularly in the manufacturing sector—say they still can’t find skilled workers. It’s a paradox that hits close to home in places like Parc-Extension, where economic precarity, underemployment,...
After months of tension and the looming threat of a province-wide strike, Quebec has reached a long-awaited agreement with the Federation of Resident Physicians (FMRQ), offering a welcome sigh of relief for residents and healthcare institutions alike — including...
Starting April 1, 2024, new parking restriction schedules came into effect in VSP. These changes affect when and where residents can park on certain streets during the spring, summer, and fall months—specifically from April 1 to December 1 each...
A major identity forgery operation has been uncovered in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood of Montreal, where Sûreté du Québec (SQ) investigators seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit identification cards and an array of high-end forgery equipment in what police are calling one...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the province. While the new regulations aim to ensure better upkeep of buildings and prevent financial...
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective collection. This bold change shifts responsibility for product life cycles—from production to recycling—to the companies...
A Call for Innovative Projects to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionMontreal boroughs are encouraging local non-profit organizations to step forward with innovative projects that tackle poverty and social exclusion. This initiative aims to support meaningful actions that make a...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) holiday, part of a nationwide initiative to ease financial pressure on Canadians during the holiday...
The Blue Line Extension Project remains committed to fostering meaningful connections with the residents of Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods. As this transformative initiative progresses, a series of upcoming events will provide valuable opportunities for citizens to engage directly with the...
