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By Avleen K MokhaThis story was published on May 15 in the print issue for Park Extension News. Some information may not be current.The Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough council on May 4 saw important announcements and debate for citizens of Park...

By Avleen K MokhaYesterday the City of Montreal announced the Safe Active Pathways circuit, a plan to make streets pedestrian-friendly and to connect residents to major parks. Click here to read the full story.Today, the Villeray – Saint-Michel –...

By Avleen K MokhaMontreal mayor Valerie Plante announced today morning a plan to transform the city's circulation. The Safe Active Pathways circuit will allow Montrealers to safely reach the city's parks and several major commercial streets. “The coming summer risks...

By Avleen K MokhaGuiliana Fumagalli, mayor of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough, asks residents to respect public health guidelines and to volunteer if they are able to do so. Fumagalli lent a hand on May 1 to Afrique au Féminin and PEYO,...

The Executive Council of the Liberal Party of Quebec announced today that Dominique Anglade, Member of Parliament for Saint-Henri – Sainte-Anne, is officially head of the party. Anglade is the woman in history to lead the LPQ.She succeeds...

Today, McGill Provost Professor Christopher P. Manfredi confirmed that the Fall semester will begin on its expected date but that instructors will deliver classes remotely."To McGill students to begin, or continue, their academic path no matter where they...

Table de Quartier Park Extension (the Table) is organizing an information tour tomorrow, May 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, in partnership with Vivre Saint-Michel en santé and Forum Jeunesse de Saint-Michel. A truck with a loudspeaker will...

By Avleen K MokhaLate evening on April 18, a man began shooting civilians in northern Nova Scotia. This mass shooting was the deadliest in Canadian history, with at least 22 people dead, including one member of the Royal Canadian...

By Avleen K Mokha"I share my story for the safety of my people."A resident of Park Extension decided to take a brief stroll with his friend. Together, the two headed towards Jarry Park late Friday evening, April 20.They were...

Avleen K MokhaOn Friday, May 1, 2020, Canada-Pakistan Association will distribute free meals in the neighborhood. Up to 40 meals will be available in Park Extension, with up to 200 meals for the greater Montreal region. The organization needs...