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Police lock downed Park-Extension for attack on officer
(PXN-NEWSFIRST) In an unexpected turn of events, Park-Ex resident Mamadi III Fara Camara, the man who was suspected of disarming and hitting a police officer last week was released from all charges at the Montreal courthouse.Wednesday afternoon at the...
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Premier Francois Legault: Businesses re-open Feb. 8 but keep curfew in place
(NEWSFIRST) Last Tuesday, all Quebec was impatient to hear Premier Legault the next step of measures.Already media outlets were hinting that stores will reopen Monday February 8th.As expected at 5PM Premier Legault accompanied by Quebec Public Health Director Horacio...
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CAPE holds another demonstration in Park Ex … with a little help from their friends
The Comité d’action de Parc-Extension were at what they do best in front of Parc Metro on Hutchison this past Saturday, protesting the demolition and subsequent building of high end condos at 700 Jarry West … CAPE demanding that...
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Filato shocks the borough with resignation & imminent departure from office
In a mysterious and confusing turn of events, elected official Rosannie Filato announced her departure from her position as head of public security issues and will not be running for re-election in the future with the city council …...
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Andres Fontecilla honors those working to fight hunger in Park Ex
Andres Fontecilla pays tribute to volunteers who have been working “day and night” to help those in need in Park Extension in public statement this past weekTo say that there are a serious number of organizations in our community...
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A young but already influential organization gives back to its community
They only started in May and they still don’t have a name they can use officially, but this organization has already helped a community in need, right here in Park ExtensionIt was on the 1st of May 2020 that...
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The 33rd Precinct and the old 31st to find a new home
It has been reported that the police HQ in Park Extension that closed back in June will be finding a new home and merging with another precinct set to close in the near future, putting an end to rumors...
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Imminent Fear—school closings & testing in Park Ex
Many parents worry as Premiere Legault announces possible school closings for the winter & Park Ex residents fear getting tested out of fear of losing incomeDespite having an early resolve not to close schools once again as was done...
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The Comité d’Action de Parc-Extension’s call for more Social Housing
Amy Darwish and her troupe gathered at two locations, presenting actions in hopes for a change and a dedication by the municipal and provincial government in favor of providing more social housing for one and allPart of a week...
