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Local news and events from in and around the neighbourhood.
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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...
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City Councilwoman Mary Deros Urges Vigilance In These Trying Times
Montréal / Park Extension—It’s no doubt that those con men and women that are out to gain something valuable out of this pandemic are certainly out in droves. It has been stated by many other news sources and of...
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Celebrating The Dormition of Mother Mary in State of Pandemic in the heart of Park Extension
Montréal / Park Extension—Tonight, the sacred celebration of the Dormition of the Mother of God began at Église Koimisis Tis Theotokou Church. Many of the local Park Extension members of the community came to pay their respects and pray...
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What these 3 Park Ex restaurants are doing to better serve the community
We visited 3 local restaurants to see what they’re doing to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Staying fit in Park Ex during and in the aftermath of Covid-19
A look at some of the gyms in the area and professional tips for exercising amidst the calamity that is Covid-19



