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New study finds that integration is most successful when basic needs are metA study recently conducted by l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) in Parc-Extension found that for many recently-arrived immigrants the most important factor in feeling like they are part...

Long-awaited passage reopens with After months of confusion, frustration and mobilization from residents on both sides of the fence, the crossing at Ogilvy and de Castelnau was finally reopened to the public last Thursday.Since mid-May, the footpath was closed to...

Le passage tant attendu finalement rouvertAprès des mois de confusion, de frustration et de mobilisation des résidents des deux côtés de la clôture, le passage à niveau à Ogilvy et de Castelnau a finalement été rouvert au public jeudi...

Art exhibit explores themes of immigration through interdisciplinary installationWalking through the doors at the salle de diffusion de Parc-Extension, visitors are welcomed by a sensory experience of immersive soundscapes and enthralling visuals in Khadija Bakers’ latest art exhibition Oiseaux traversant les...

David Shane says Montreal “remains safe” morning after deadly Anjou shootingInfo-Crime Montréal, the anonymous crime tip line, and the SPVM announced last Friday that the reward offered for any information on a crime leading to a successful arrest would...

Le projet de salles de classe modulaires de la CSSDM suscite la grogne des résidentsLa question de l'accès aux espaces verts est un sujet qui revient régulièrement à Parc-Extension. Le quartier abrite une forte densité de résidents et ne...

CSSDM plan for modular classrooms attracts the ire of residentsThe issue of access to green space comes up regularly in Parc-Extension. The neighbourhood is home to a high density of residents, with only a small amount of parks and...

Afrique au Féminin raising money to buy new buildingLocal community organization Afrique au Féminin has been operating in Parc-Extension for over 30 years, offering various services to women who recently immigrated to Canada, helping them navigate the many challenges...

Ville en Vert offers a tool-sharing service to residentsSince the start of the pandemic, many people have started to cook new, more ambitious recipes or have taken on bigger and more intricate home improvement projects. But a common issue...