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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...
Business
Construction finally resumes on MIL University of Montréal campus—what this could mean for Park Extension businesses
As construction gets under way once again, we take a look at the progress of the site & how its students can possibly add to the success of local commerce & how construction has been affected by Covid-19, thus...
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Celebrating Pakistani Independence Day at Park Athena
Local Pakistani celebrated the independence of their mother country—City Councilor Mary Deros and Mayor Giuliana Fumagalli attend … as well as so many other prominent members of the community & governmentLike so many events this summer, the numbers of...
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Protest for a comprehensive program of regularization for everyone living without permanent immigration status
In front of Justin Trudeau’s office on Cremazie Street this past Saturday, protesters blocked the busy intersection to protest for equal rights for all essential workers without permanent immigration status—Andres Fontecilla attendsProtests are a way for people to get...
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Locals celebrate India’s Independence Day and many leaders and members of government came to pay homage as well—and at 2 separate events
A smaller event than usual, locals still managed to celebrate the independence of India from Britain—marking 74 years this yearVery much like the previous event held in Park Extension the day before celebrating Pakistan’s independence, India’s Independence from British...



