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GST Holiday Offers Relief to Park Extension Residents

Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) holiday, part of a nationwide initiative to ease financial pressure on Canadians during the holiday...

Community Engagement for the Blue Line metro Extension Project

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 series of upcoming events will provide valuable opportunities for citizens to engage directly with the...

RATS…again!

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 years, residents have voiced concerns over the growing rodent population, yet the issue remains unresolved....

Montreal Metro Closures Highlight Urgent Need for Infrastructure Investment in Parc-Extension and Beyond

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 government to invest more in public transit infrastructure. Last Thursday, Saint-Michel, D'Iberville, and Fabre stations...

Greening Urban Spaces: The Second Chapter of Bye Bye Béton! in VSP

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 greening and collective efforts to reduce concrete surfaces, aims to build on the successes of...

“Park-Extension: Montreal’s Forgotten Neighborhood in Crisis, Report Exposes Widespread Inequities”

A new report has thrust Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most overlooked neighborhoods, into the spotlight, revealing how urban design and public policy choices have left its residents ensnared in a cycle of hardship. Greater Montreal, home to over 4.1...

Park Extension’s Winter Car Shelter: How to Install Safely and Legally

If you're planning to set up a temporary car shelter this winter, it’s essential to understand the rules and regulations that apply in your borough to ensure both compliance and safety. Fortunately, no permit is required to install this...

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...