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The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension has given the green light to a new social housing development in Parc-Extension, while simultaneously tightening zoning rules to curb the loss of commercial space, signaling a dual approach to growth and neighborhood stability.At a...

The Monsoon Festival will return to Parc-Extension on June 24, 2025, marking the second edition of a community-driven cultural event that brings together residents, artists, and organizations from across Montreal.Organized by Brique par brique, the festival will take place...

Youths from Centre Jeunesse Unie on Bloomfield seek funding for renovationsIn his opening remarks during the February 3 meeting of the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc Extension borough council, Mayor Jean-François Lalonde noted that the council was moving forward to authorize the construction...

Montreal’s borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension is preparing for a weekend of sport, fun and community engagement as it hosts the Festival Sportif de Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2026. The annual event, now a fixture in...

Parc-Extension continues to reflect the contradictions shaping Montréal’s housing market: rents that remain comparatively moderate by national standards, paired with persistent volatility and mounting pressure on local households.According to recent rental market tracking by Zumper, the median monthly rent...

In Parc-Extension, Brique par brique has emerged as a key community anchor, offering programs that combine economic participation, social integration and neighbourhood engagement.Operating out of its Beaumont Avenue community centre, Brique par brique serves immigrants, refugees and long-time residents...

Residents and property owners in Parc-Extension are preparing for a noticeable increase in municipal property taxes in 2026, following the City of Montreal’s release of borough-by-borough tax rates as part of its latest budget. The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension will...

 A new universally accessible level crossing is now open in the MIL Montréal sector, creating a direct, ground-level connection between Parc-Extension and Outremont across Canadian Pacific railway tracks, a physical barrier that has long limited easy movement between the...

Montreal’s new municipal budget for 2026, tabled on January 12 by Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada, sets the stage for one of the most socially focused spending plans in recent years while also balancing fiscal pressures that many residents feel...

As Montrealers return to work and school after the holidays, public transit reliability has emerged as a growing concern across the city, particularly during periods of intense winter weather. In recent days, riders have faced service slowdowns, crowded platforms,...