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Montreal’s Innovative Approach to Combat Flooding: Sponge Streets
Montreal, a city known for its stunning architecture, diverse culture, and vibrant atmosphere, is now aiming to become a pioneer in combating urban flooding. Good news for densely packed urban areas like Park-Extension. Mayor Valérie Plante recently unveiled a...
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Les Kakous – Imagicario: A Unique Blend of Fiction and Reality
Audiences are encouraged to mark their calendars for a captivating experience scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023, between 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM at Jarry Park. This event extends an invitation of free admission, granted with a ticket, providing...
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Montreal’s Blue Line Delay: Valérie Plante’s Disappointment and Park-Extension’s Hope
Montreal's public transportation infrastructure has long been a hot topic of discussion for its residents, and recent developments surrounding the extension of the blue line have left many disappointed yet hopeful for the future. Mayor Valérie Plante's reaction to...
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The harsh reality of COVID-19 school closures across Canada
In the vibrant and multi-cultural borough of Park-Extension in Montreal, the Fraser Institute's latest study casts a glaring spotlight on the grim consequences of COVID-19 school closures that unfolded across Canada. Spanning from 2020 to 2022, these closures have...
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Festival LatinArte: La mémoire dans les mains
The vibrant LatinArte Festival, now in its 15th edition, has once again graced the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension with a stunning display of artistic talent. This year, the festival has brought together six exceptional Latino-Canadian artists whose works span various...
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Relocation of Organizations from William-Hingston Complex Marks a New Chapter
In a significant development the City of Montreal announced that a cluster of about fifteen partner organizations currently housed within the William-Hingston complex in Parc-Extension is gearing up to embark on a transition to new locations in the upcoming...
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Empowering Safety: VSP’s important move for Girls, Women, and Seniors
The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) has partnered with the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) to undertake an innovative initiative aimed at fostering safety and security for its diverse population. The collaboration marks the first time a...
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Discover Valuable Canine Insights: Free Workshop by Expert Behaviorists
At Jarry ParkFor dog owners looking to enhance their bond with their furry companions, there's an enlightening event worth marking on their calendars. On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, an exceptional opportunity awaits the...
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$3 million in projects for youth in VSP
As part of the call for projects "Prévention Montréal," the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension presented the selected projects from its organizations, totaling nearly $3 million.The projects, targeting children and young people under 30 years old and their parents living in...
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‘Street Harassment is No’ Campaign Mobilizes SPVM, the City of Montreal and STM
The City of Montreal, in collaboration with the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) and the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), has taken a strong stand against street harassment with the launch of their campaign...
