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‘I’ll be around again,’ Deros pledges as she bows out of Montreal city politics

Last week following the Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc Extension’s monthly meeting, Nouvelles Parc Extension News had a chance to touch base with former Parc Extension city councillor Mary Deros who was honored that evening for her 27 years of contributions...

VSMP borough council pays homage to former Parc Ex councillor Mary Deros

She ‘left a lasting mark in Parc Extension,’ said Borough Mayor Jean-François LalondePartisanship and political rivalries were set aside for a while at least on April 7 when members of the Villeray– Saint-Michel–Parc Extension borough council welcomed back veteran...

New Daycare Rules Could Reshape Childcare Options in Parc-Extension

Families in Parc-Extension, where home-based childcare has long been a lifeline for working parents, may soon feel the effects of a major provincial policy change that will transform how family daycares operate across Quebec.Beginning September 1, 2026, most individuals...

Rats in Park-Extension: What Residents Need to Know and Why the Problem Keeps Returning

For many residents of Park-Extension, the sight of rats in back alleys, yards, or near garbage bins is not new. Over the years, the neighbourhood has faced repeated rodent problems, making awareness and prevention especially important for local families...

Montreal’s mayor and Greece’s Deputy PM led the 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade

Hellenic or not, many people waved Greek, Canadian and Quebec flags proudlySeveral thousand people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds – although primarily Greeks – lined the sidewalks of Jean-Talon St. in Parc Extension on the afternoon of...

Parc-Extension residents push back as rent increase season fuels housing concerns

As rent increase notices reached mailboxes across Quebec at the end of March, tensions spilled into the streets of Parc-Extension, where residents and housing advocates gathered Tuesday to raise alarm over what they describe as sharply rising housing costs.The...

Renovating in Parc-Extension? Heritage rules mean permits come first

In neighbourhoods like Parc-Extension, where rows of older plexes and character-filled façades define entire streets, even routine home improvements can require more planning than many property owners expect.Local officials are reminding residents that replacing visible features such as doors,...

Residents encouraged to green their streets through tree-pit adoption program

Residents looking to brighten their streets while supporting urban biodiversity now have an opportunity to take an active role in greening their neighbourhoods through Montreal’s tree-pit adoption program.The initiative invites residents to adopt and maintain small planting spaces, known...

New Urban Planning Rules Take Shape in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension

Public consultation wraps up as borough aligns regulations with Montreal’s long-term 2050 visionAs of this week, residents of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, including those in Park Extension, are beginning to see concrete changes tied to Montreal’s long-term urban vision take shape, with...

Quebec Emergency Room Wait Times Remain High: What Parc-Extension Residents Should Know

The latest data published by the Government of Quebec show that emergency departments across the province, including those most frequently used by Montreal residents, continue to operate under significant pressure. Updated figures from Quebec’s public emergency room dashboard indicate...