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A traffic quagmire in Park-Ex

Navigating through Park-Extension (Park-Ex) in Montreal has become an arduous and challenging experience for motorists. The city's ongoing water pipe replacement project has resulted in the closure of Jean Talon Street, stretching from L'Acadie to Champagneur. As a consequence,...

Study reveals one in five households in Greater Montreal struggle to meet basic needs

One in five households in Greater Montreal cannot meet their basic needs, according to a study by Centraide. The study reveals that 360,000 households in the region, stretching from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to the northern suburbs, do not have sufficient income...

Organizing a Yard Sale in Park-Ex

If you find your drawers overflowing and want to part ways with personal items that are still in good condition, organizing a yard sale, commonly known as a garage sale, can be a great solution.In Parc-Extension, yard sales are...

Mounting Garbage Collection Costs Push Montreal’s Affordability Limits, Raising Concerns among Elected Officials

The costs of garbage collection in Montreal are increasing to such an extent that elected officials fear the city will soon be unable to afford it, even though it has already reduced services. According to a report by the...

Message important concernant la distribution des journaux / Important message concerning the newspaper distribution

Après 30 ans, Nouvelles Parc-Extension met fin à sa distribution porte-à-porte. Le 17 mai 2023 a pris effet le règlement municipal touchant tous les documents imprimés étant distribués de porte à porte, sauf par Postes Canada. L’objectif est de réduire...

Racial Profiling in Park-Ex? A Disturbing Reality for One of Montreal’s Most Affected Boroughs

One in three people arrested say they are victims of profiling in Montreal One in three people who have been arrested by the police in Montreal and who have declared it say they are the victim of profiling because of...

Housing crisis: what to expect for July 1?

Our borough of Park-Extension and indeed the entire city of Montreal is currently facing a housing crisis, with rental prices on the rise due to a limited supply of affordable housing. According to the Canada Mortgage Corporation, the vacancy...

Workplace accidents for teenagers increase

The rise in occupational injuries among young people aged 14 and under in Quebec is a growing concern, with the number of workplace accidents increasing by seven times since 2017. In 2022 alone, 74 work accident claims involving children...

Montreal Braces for Challenging Summer as Gun Violence Surges

As summer approaches in Montreal, the city and our borough of Park is bracing for what is expected to be a challenging season. The Plante administration has acknowledged the difficult period that lies ahead, particularly for the understaffed Montreal...

Winter is over, time for the car shelters to go down in Park-Ex

Winter is officially over: temporary car shelters should have been completely removed no later than April 15th. So that winter gives way to spring, residents are advised to follow the installation rules for this type of winter shelter. Installing a...