Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
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...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
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...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
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...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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 current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 22nd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
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...
Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
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...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
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...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
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...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
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 current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 22nd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...