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Ensemble Montréal’s Soraya Martinez Ferrada is focused on winning on November 2

‘It’s not normal to have a city where citizens don’t feel safe,’ says mayoralty candidateOn opening day last week of the campaign for the City of Montreal’s municipal elections scheduled around a month from now, Ensemble Montréal mayoralty candidate...

Montreal judge rules man not criminally responsible in park assault case

A Quebec judge has ruled that Sergio Yanes Preciado, the 23-year-old man accused of attacking a father in Parc-Extension this summer, was not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder. The decision means Preciado will not...

Montréal’s new ÉDI & anti-racism policy: what it could mean for Park-Ex

The City of Montréal has just adopted a new Equity-Diversity-Inclusion (ÉDI) and Anti-Racism Policy. Big words, yes — but behind them are commitments that could have a direct impact on neighbourhoods like Park-Extension.Why Park-Ex matters in this conversationPark-Extension has...

A mural to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Parc Jarry

Civic significance at the heart of art and communityOn September 16, 2025, the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension unveiled a monumental mural to mark the centennial of Parc Jarry. The project transforms the “pavillon des baigneurs,” which houses the pool at...

Rising transit costs add pressure for Montreal commuters

Public transit users across Greater Montreal are adjusting to higher costs after the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) introduced new fare rates in July.The adult monthly pass for the STM network, known as the “All Modes A” pass,...

Affordable housing crunch feels acute in Parc-Extension

Montreal continues to grapple with a housing affordability crisis—and among the neighbourhoods most affected is Parc-Extension. A June 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals that asking rents for two-bedroom apartments surged nearly 71 percent between 2019 and early 2025,...

Parc-Extension eyes 2026 for landmark community centre

Parc-Extension, is inching closer to realizing a long-awaited dream: the construction of a new community centre that promises to reshape local life.The idea was born during a Neighbourhood Plan meeting in October 2019, when community representatives rallied around the...

Montreal’s anti-idling law: what Park-Extension residents should know

In Montréal, the law is explicit: drivers may not leave their vehicle’s engine running while stationary. The rule, enforced across all 19 boroughs, limits idling strictly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality.A gasoline-powered vehicle may...

Jarry Park at 100: why a day of discovery is a civic win for Montréal and Park-Ex

On Saturday, August 23, Montréal invites residents to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jarry Park with a full day of free discovery and experimentation—open-air cardio and yoga, themed walking tours on the urban canopy and architectural heritage, a pool...

Arrest made after assault on Jewish father in Parc-Extension

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last week’s assault on a Jewish father in Parc-Extension’s Dickie Moore Park, an incident that was partially captured on video and widely circulated online.Police say the events unfolded on August...