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This coming fall, residents of Parc extension will be able to enjoy a slew of cultural activities at the borough’s library.This delightful offering starts with the Arteria exhibition which presents the work of three artists of Latin American origin:...

It used to be a bare wall on the side of the former Montreal Pita building. Over time it became an unsightly canvas of graffiti until now. On Wednesday the August 24th at 4:30 p.m., MU and the Borough...

In addition to issuing a statement of offense to motorists parked on bike paths, officers from the Sustainable Mobility Agency will be able to have illegally parked vehicles towed away.For a crowded borough like Park Extension a cyclist’s life...

New community art project shines a light on local artists with multimedia projectionsWhether it’s ornately painted murals covering the sides of buildings or small, delicately crafted drawings on defunct satellite dishes, Park Extension is no stranger to public art...

A series of violent incidents have some Montrealers concerned over public safetyA 41-year-old man was violently stabbed in a local cafe on Jean-Talon last Tuesday afternoon, amid a series of three unrelated stabbings and a shooting which happened across...

Council returns in person to discuss borough cleanliness and traffic measuresThe borough held its regularly scheduled monthly borough council meeting last Tuesday evening, where elected officials met to answer questions from citizens and vote on borough initiatives.Sitting in front...

Park Ex Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr in personIt was all smiles, handshakes and hugs along Jean-Talon on Monday morning as Park Extension’s Muslim community came together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr among friends and family for the first time...

Residents can now put out their organic garden waste for pick upThe borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension kicked off its at-home green waste collection for the summer season last week, accepting all kinds of garden waste and organic material. This means that...

Community bureau project hopes to serve underrepresented communitiesStarting next week, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation will be bringing its community bureaus initiative to Park Extension with the stated objective of telling the stories of underserved communities. CBC will be setting up...

Residents ask for less parking and more vegetation at the parkApproximately one year after the City of Montreal presented its Jarry Park Development Plan, the city released the results of a public consultation that asked residents what they wanted...