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A Colorful Tribute: PONY’s New Mural Graces La Maison Bleue in Parc-Extension

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...

Mayor Outlines 2025 Budget and Priorities for Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

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...

Mayor Announces Slight Reduction in Local Tax Rate for 2025

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...

Traffic Chaos in Greater Montreal: This Year is “Out of Control”

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...

Substandard Housing Conditions in Parc-Extension: A Common Struggle for Immigrant Families

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 Criticizes Plante Administration for Neglecting Vacant Buildings and Slow Progress on Affordable Housing in Parc-Extension

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...

Rising Costs in Montreal: Homeownership Becoming Elusive in Traditionally Affordable Areas

In a city known for its diversity and cultural richness, some of Montreal’s most cherished neighborhoods are experiencing a dramatic shift in their real estate markets. Areas that were once seen as affordable havens for new immigrants and working-class...

Quebec Tightens Condo Construction Standards: A Crucial Step for Parc-Extension’s Urban Growth

In recent developments, the Quebec government, led by Labor Minister Jean Boulet, is taking significant steps to address the persistent issue of poorly constructed condominiums, which have been a source of distress for many new homeowners. This move is...

Quebec’s Economic Recovery and Its Impact on Parc-Extension

As Quebec's economy shows signs of recovery, the effects are being felt across the province. The Desjardins Leading Index (DLI) has reported a 0.5% rise for two consecutive months, indicating that Quebec's economic foundations are strengthening after a turbulent...

Montreal Expands Social Intervention Teams Across the City, Including Parc-Extension

Montreal is set to expand its innovative social intervention program, the Équipe mobile de médiation et d’intervention sociale (EMMIS), to all 19 boroughs by 2025. Originally launched as a pilot project in the Ville-Marie borough in 2021, EMMIS has...