The borough of Parc-Extension is set to experience significant changes as part of Montréal's ambitious urban development plan. Mayor Valérie Plante's administration has unveiled...
In recent days, several key economic developments have unfolded that are likely to impact residents of Park-Extension. Here's a summary of what you need...
The Borough of VSP anounced the five winners of this year's Volunteer Recognition Awards. To celebrate their exceptional contributions, each awardee received a unique...
The website announcement and the Park-Ex complaints
The official announcement from VSP
According to the borough’s website announcement, VSP's teams are diligently continuing their extensive spring...
City of Montreal gives guidelines
As the climate continues to change, cities worldwide, including Montreal, are experiencing increasingly intense rainfall, leading to rapid accumulation on...
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment...
The website announcement and the Park-Ex complaints
The official announcement from VSP
According to the borough’s website announcement, VSP's teams are diligently continuing their extensive spring...
City of Montreal gives guidelines
As the climate continues to change, cities worldwide, including Montreal, are experiencing increasingly intense rainfall, leading to rapid accumulation on...
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment...
Early morning, on Friday the 26th of April, a significant three-alarm blaze ravaged BK Marché, a popular grocery store located in the Park Extension...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published May 3rd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In recent years, the opioid crisis has escalated into a national emergency across Canada. A disturbing statistic reveals that a quarter of all young...
Mark your calendars for May 18th when the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) will host its annual distribution of flowers and vegetable plants. This popular...
On Tuesday, April 30th, the district of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension is set to host an engaging event tailored for its younger population, specifically those aged 12...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published April 19th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
Park Extension is facing a critical garbage management issue that not only challenges its urban aesthetics but also threatens public health. With a significant...
In a move aimed at enhancing the cleanliness operations and infrastructure maintenance activities within the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) territory, local authorities have announced a significant...
In recent days, several key economic developments have unfolded that are likely to impact residents of Park-Extension. Here's a summary of what you need to know:
Interest Rate Cuts by the Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada has made a significant move by cutting its key interest rate to 4.75%,...
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...
The borough of Parc-Extension is set to experience significant changes as part of Montréal's ambitious urban development plan. Mayor Valérie Plante's administration has unveiled...
In recent days, several key economic developments have unfolded that are likely to impact residents of Park-Extension. Here's a summary of what you need...
The Borough of VSP anounced the five winners of this year's Volunteer Recognition Awards. To celebrate their exceptional contributions, each awardee received a unique...
The website announcement and the Park-Ex complaints
The official announcement from VSP
According to the borough’s website announcement, VSP's teams are diligently continuing their extensive spring...
City of Montreal gives guidelines
As the climate continues to change, cities worldwide, including Montreal, are experiencing increasingly intense rainfall, leading to rapid accumulation on...
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment...
The website announcement and the Park-Ex complaints
The official announcement from VSP
According to the borough’s website announcement, VSP's teams are diligently continuing their extensive spring...
City of Montreal gives guidelines
As the climate continues to change, cities worldwide, including Montreal, are experiencing increasingly intense rainfall, leading to rapid accumulation on...
The transformation of a once-vacant building, previously a funeral home, at the corner of Stuart and Ogilvy in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighborhood marks the establishment...
Early morning, on Friday the 26th of April, a significant three-alarm blaze ravaged BK Marché, a popular grocery store located in the Park Extension...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published May 3rd, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
In recent years, the opioid crisis has escalated into a national emergency across Canada. A disturbing statistic reveals that a quarter of all young...
Mark your calendars for May 18th when the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) will host its annual distribution of flowers and vegetable plants. This popular...
On Tuesday, April 30th, the district of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension is set to host an engaging event tailored for its younger population, specifically those aged 12...
The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published April 19th, 2024.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
Park Extension is facing a critical garbage management issue that not only challenges its urban aesthetics but also threatens public health. With a significant...
In a move aimed at enhancing the cleanliness operations and infrastructure maintenance activities within the Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) territory, local authorities have announced a significant...
In recent days, several key economic developments have unfolded that are likely to impact residents of Park-Extension. Here's a summary of what you need to know:
Interest Rate Cuts by the Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada has made a significant move by cutting its key interest rate to 4.75%,...
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
As a best practice, many large public transit agencies
around the world make their performance indicators available to the public as
it often leads to more informed debate on transit issues.
For example, according to Montreal city councillor
Marvin Rotrand, the...
Martin C. Barry
Compared to past years, the annual “sugaring off”
party staged in Park Extension’s Athena Park last Saturday was a fair bit on
the wet side. It was the weekend, after all, when eastern Canada suffered some
of the worst spring...
Martin C. Barry
More than four decades after the tragic loss of one of
Park Extension’s treasured Greek Orthodox houses of worship, members of St.
Sophie’s Church have announced that a new church building at the corner of
Wiseman Ave. and Saint Roch...
The crucifix in Montreal’s council chambers is being taken down off the wall, for good.
The announcement was made during an executive committee meeting Wednesday morning.
Major renovations are about to get underway at City Hall. The crucifix is being...
Lydia Miljan
Quebec Justice Minister Sonia LeBel recently announced that the government is moving forward with electoral reform.
Yet unlike other provincial governments, rather than proceed with a referendum, the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) government will table a bill...
(PXN) Almost a decade after the idea of new park at
the corner of Stuart and St. Roch was first announced as part of Park
Extension’s centennial celebrations, the Borough of Villeray/St-Michel/Parc
Extension has finally given the go-ahead for the work for...
Martin C. Barry
The Villeray/St-Michel/Parc Extension borough council
voted without the support of Mayor Giuliana Fumagalli on Feb. 22 to allow the
demolition of a commercial block on Beaumont Ave., thus paving the way for the
construction of new four-storey building slated to...
Martin C. Barry
In response to concerns by some parents in Park
Extension about loitering or other questionable activities at the William
Hingston Centre, a special gathering took place on Feb. 11 at the community
centre on Saint Roch St. to mark the...