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Avleen K MokhaThe Villeray—Saint−Michel—Parc−Extension (VSP) borough is lifting restrictions put in place during the COVID-19 emergency. Playgrounds, tennis courts, and community gardens have opened. Swimming pools will reopen on June 20.Here is what to expect as the borough resumes...

Avleen K MokhaA report released Wednesday, June 3, considers the negative impacts of Université de Montréal's MIL campus on Park Extension. This report, published by Park Extension Anti-Eviction Mapping Project, comes just as the university welcomes Daniel Jutras as...

Avleen K MokhaHealth and social services (CIUSSS West-Central) set up a mobile clinic from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, to screen Park Extension residents for the coronavirus illness known as COVID-19. CIUSSS used a city bus as...

This story was published in print for the May 29 issue of Parc-Extension News. Some information may have changed.By Avleen K MokhaThe coronavirus emergency has profoundly changed the lives of families in Park Extension. Children home from school — and many parents...

This story was published in print for the May 29 issue of Parc-Extension News. Some information may not be current.Avleen K MokhaUnder public health directives, the city began using buses as mobile clinics for COVID-19 testing. The bus clinic...

Avleen K MokhaCIUSSS West-Central will set up a mobile clinic this weekend in Park Extension to screen residents for the coronavirus illness known as COVID-19. Testing is free of charge and available without appointment.The clinic will take place...

Avleen K MokhaThe borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension is opening water parks in response to hot weather expected this week. Public health officials have allowed the opening of parks.Weather forecast indicate high temperatures this week. Temperatures will rise to 30 to...

Avleen K MokhaMontreal has opened a few mobile testing clinics, with guidance from the Montreal’s Regional Public Health department, to screen residents for the coronavirus illness known as COVID-19. Social services for Montreal’s West Central region converted a bus...

By Avleen K MokhaA mobile clinic is open beside Parc metro station to screen local residents for COVID-19, without appointment. The city converted a bus into a clinic to increase testing in priority regions. The bus clinic will stay...

By Avleen K MokhaThis story was published on May 15 in the print issue for Park Extension News. Some information may not be current.Residents of Park Extension join in a group effort to distribute meals to residents in need....