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Park Extension T-Shirts spread a wave of Patriotism on Social Media
A line of T-Shirts available on-line have sparked a new interest for Park Extension and its storied historyWhere we come from defines us; where we’re born and bred … it stays within the confines of our souls way after...
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Cross at your own risk
Non-official EXO Pedestrian train crossing at end of Ogilvy is safer than you’d think, states City Councilor Mary DerosIt’s at the East End of Ogilvy that an EXO train crossing sits, an unofficial one according to signs posted there,...
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Local churches asking to be exempt from new crowd restrictions
Local places of worship want the same treatment that theaters and reception halls are receiving as Covid-19 cases are on the rise and we slink closer to the redLocal places of worship have asked the government to change their...
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Two Tablets Featuring The Ten Commandments Found In Park Extension
While doing some construction, workers find tablets containing the Ten Commandments at Park Extension synagogue.It was earlier this month that a demolition crew was working on the Beth Aaron Synagogue found on Stuart Street in Park Extension. During the...
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Plaza Hutchison purchased by local government—set to serve as social housing
After months of social unrest due to evictions served by previous owner of the location, local government picks up the building in bold move in order to help localsThe current state of housing—specifically for renters— in the area of...
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Andrés Fontecilla speaks against the reform set up by the PEQ last Saturday
For all of you that are not familiar “The PEQ (Québec experience program), enables the selection of skilled workers who wish to settle in Québec permanently. This program is intended for Québec graduates and temporary foreign workers who are...
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23 year old man shot in Park Extension Wednesday night
Montreal/Park-Extension - Last night a young man was shot in Park Extension near Durocher where gun casings were found.Cops were called to start an investigation when hospital employees decided to phone the authorities last night. A young man—who remains...
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Celebrating the Bangladeshi / Canadian community at two separate events
Two separate prominent groups celebrated patriotism to the Bangladeshi community and to Canada this past Sunday, and turnouts paled in comparison to the past.It can be considered a theme, really … a theme for 2020 in and of itself....
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Canada Day Celebration in Jean-Talon Park
A Celebration for Canada and the Bangladeshi Community hit hard by the effects of Covid-19, but a celebration just the same despite a few hiccups along the way.A definite hit was felt at this year’s Canada Day celebration put...
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Suspension of administration charges: Enter into a payment arrangement with Hydro-Québec by September 30
CNW Telbec/ - Hydro-Québec customers have until September 30 to enter into a payment arrangement if they wish to continue benefiting from the suspension of administration charges. They can do so at any time in their Customer Space on our website or by...



