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Skating rinks now permitted in Park Ex alleysFor kids growing up in the city, the number of places available to play is limited. Without access to backyards like suburban kids and the streets dangerously busy, only parks are left...

First regular meeting of the new year held last TuesdayThe borough held its regularly scheduled monthly borough council meeting last Tuesday evening, where city officials and politicians met virtually to answer questions from citizens and vote on borough initiatives. The...

Sarker Hope Foundation teams up with ERA to collect old technologyMany have that drawer: a technology graveyard filled with cracked phones, old computers and chargers thats’ use has long been forgotten. While many people bring this forgotten tech to...

Water shut and boil water advisory issued for districts north endLast Thursday, vehicle circulation on Liège at the corner of Stuart in the north of Park Extension was brought to an abrupt halt after an underground water main burst...

Commémoration dans Parc-Extension pour les victimes de la tuerie de la grande mosquée de Québec Samedi dernier, un groupe s'est réuni devant le Metro Parc pour commémorer le cinquième anniversaire et pour se souvenir des victimes de la tuerie de...

Commemorative vigil held in Park Extension for victims of 2017 Québec mosque massacreAmid a setting January sun peeking from behind the tall buildings surrounding Parc Metro station, a large group gathered to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the 2017...

TMR FenceThe fence separating the two communities of Park Extension and the Town of Mount Royal had been a contentious issue for many years now. But in December, the newly elected mayor of the Town of Mount Royal said...

Festival of lightsAlthough November brings cold weather and shorter days, the start of the month was marked with light and joy in the streets of Park Extension as many in the South Asian community celebrated the holy day of...

Municipal campaign kicks offWith the federal election now in the rearview mirror, Montrealers saw the municipal election campaign kickoff in earnest. Set for Nov. 7, October was the month that the various parties vying for power pitched citizens on...

Vaccine passportThe arrival of September marks the end of summer for many Montrealers. Although the days are still warm and enjoyable, people return from time off work and the school year starts, but this September was a little different.On...