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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...
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A community member’s stand for what’s right
Tenant, Abdul Waheed, doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer … going to any member of the press & government that will listen, and even fighting off lucrative offers for personal gain for the good of his communityThings have taken...
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Real-estate soars in Park Ex despite second wave of pandemic
Montreal’s resale market astonishingly shows no signs of slowing in October, despite the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemicAll over the city of Montreal, real estate is in great condition despite early worries that earlier success during the pandemic...
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Library re-opened in Park Ex
Park Extension library was re-opened on Tuesday, November 10, starting at 10AM to allow citizens to borrow booksThe Covid-19 pandemic has made many things hard. Of course that’s a terrible understatement, but I’m going somewhere here, friends, so please...
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Renovictions in Park Ex –a continued dilemma
Is there an end in sight for this issue …? I’ve looked into it further and have had conversations with other members of government as well in order to get much-needed insight on an issue that seems to be...
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Noor-E-Madina Masjid vandalized
In what is being considered a string of acts of vandalism in recent weeks, a respected Park-Extension Mosque is vandalized.It was in the wee hours—specifically 3:10AM—during the past weekend that Noor-E-Madina Masjid on Jean Talon Street was vandalized. A...



