Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 10th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
A Call for Innovative Projects to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionMontreal boroughs are encouraging local non-profit organizations to step forward with innovative projects that...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
The Blue Line Extension Project remains committed to fostering meaningful connections with the residents of Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods. As this transformative initiative progresses, a...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The recent closure of three metro stations on Montreal's blue line, including those near Parc-Extension, should serve as a wake-up call for the Quebec...
The Bye Bye Béton! initiative, which launched in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) in 2024, is returning for its second year. This program, which focuses on urban...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health...
Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu...
After years of hesitation, Quebec has finally introduced Bill 16, a legislative reform that will significantly change the way condominiums are managed across the...
A new measles case in Montreal has raised concerns as public health officials report widespread exposure across the city during the individual’s contagious period....
January 1 marks the beginning of a groundbreaking reform in Quebec’s recycling system, as Eco Entreprises Quebec (EQ) takes over the management of selective...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published January 10th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
A Call for Innovative Projects to Combat Poverty and Social ExclusionMontreal boroughs are encouraging local non-profit organizations to step forward with innovative projects that...
Starting this Saturday December 21st 2024, Park Extension residents as well as all Canadians will benefit from a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST)...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 20th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In Quebec, concerns are surfacing among educators and child development specialists about the growing challenges children face in developing essential life skills. From mastering...
The Blue Line Extension Project remains committed to fostering meaningful connections with the residents of Montréal’s eastern neighborhoods. As this transformative initiative progresses, a...
Park-Extension Continues Its Struggle with Persistent Rat InfestationsThe rat problem in Park-Extension, one of Montreal’s most densely populated neighborhoods, is far from new. For...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 6th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
The recent closure of three metro stations on Montreal's blue line, including those near Parc-Extension, should serve as a wake-up call for the Quebec...
The Bye Bye Béton! initiative, which launched in Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) in 2024, is returning for its second year. This program, which focuses on urban...
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced it will enforce proposed changes to capital gains taxation, even though Parliament is currently prorogued and the new rules have not yet been passed into law. This decision could have implications for residents of Parc-Extension, particularly those managing small businesses or real...
Local photographer puts neighbourhood front and centre in his work
In one photo, a line of damp clothes runs through the leafy canopy of a green, back alley, crisscrossed by the dark shadows of electricity lines. In another, an elderly man collects cans and bottles in the bins that line...
Éducaloi and CAPE host second renters workshop
Many renters in Park Extension have either already or will soon be receiving a notice that their rent will soon go up. With most leases renewing on Jul. 1, owners often take this opportunity to increase rent prices in their units.
While many questions...
Martin C. Barry
There
has been a significant increase in the number of user complaints filed at the
CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal over the past few years.
However,
the hike may have been at least partly the result of the CIUSSS having a wider
mandate and more...
Martin C. Barry
As only seems fitting for an interview centered
largely on a new Greek cookbook and Hellenic food, the conversation with
Christos Sourligas opens with a quick review of foods typical of Montreal, followed
by restaurants owned by Greek Montrealers over...
Martin C. Barry
During
a citizenship ceremony held at the Patro Le Prevost Centre in Villeray on Oct.
29, 150 recent newcomers to Canada became full-fledged citizens as they took an
oath to be loyal to the Queen, while observing the laws of...
Martin C. Barry
Social housing – specifically the lack of it in many
areas of Villeray/St-Michel/Parc Extension – dominated a good deal of the
borough council’s November public meeting last Tuesday evening at VSP
headquarters on Ogilvy Ave. in Park Extension.
Social
housing crisis
Not only...
Martin C. Barry
The Himalaya Seniors of Quebec continued a theme begun
several months ago, with a third conference/seminar held at the William
Hingston Centre on Sept. 29 on discrimination and racism and the possible
impact they have on people living in highly...
Martin C. Barry
Papineau
NDP candidate Christine Paré, whose main adversary is Justin Trudeau, took
major swipes at the incumbent Liberal Prime Minister during her campaign launch
last week – at one point even calling him “a liar” during an interview.
Proudly feminist
According
to a...
Martin C. Barry
Members of the Shree Ramji Temple on Durocher St. in
Park Extension had a chance to hear an election pitch delivered by Papineau Conservative
candidate Sophie Veilleux during a gathering at the temple on Sept. 14.
A sales
professional
According to a...
Martin C. Barry
A remarkably youthful and lively Maria Arcudi Simon
marked her 100th birthday at the Habitation Communautaire Hellénique
de Montréal on Hutchison St. last week with some friends, some music and a
healthy dose of wine.
During a gathering of residents who...
Martin C. Barry
Officials from three levels of government were among
the dignitaries who turned out on Sept. 20 for the official opening of the new
Science Complex at the University of Montreal’s MIL campus in the former
Outremont train yard on the...
The VSP borough council holds meetings on the second floor at 405 Ogilvy Ave. in Park Extension.
Martin C. Barry
Delivering her monthly report on new developments in
the borough, Villeray/St-Michel/Parc Extension Borough Mayor Giuliana Fumagalli
said during the Sept. 3 borough council...