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Green Transformation and Community Investment: Unveiling VSP’s 2024 Budget
In a recent announcement, Mayor Laurence Lavigne Lalonde introduced the eagerly awaited budget for VSP for the year 2024. The preface to the budget, delivered by Mayor Lalonde, paints a vivid picture of the transformative strides the city has...
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Empowering the Community: Montreal’s Participatory Budget 2024
From now until October 29th, the citizens of Montreal and Park-Extension are invited to cast their votes, shaping the future of their city through the second edition of the Participatory Budget.This unique initiative, empowers Montrealers to directly influence the...
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Advancing Canadian Healthcare: Federal Health Minister Engages Provinces in Crucial Discussions
Minister Mark Holland Focuses on Workforce Expansion and Data IntegrationIn the heart of Montreal, the borough of Park-Extension is poised to feel the ripples of the comprehensive discussions initiated by Federal Minister of Health, Mark Holland. As federal and...
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Montreal’s Innovative Approach to Combat Flooding: Sponge Streets
Montreal, a city known for its stunning architecture, diverse culture, and vibrant atmosphere, is now aiming to become a pioneer in combating urban flooding. Good news for densely packed urban areas like Park-Extension. Mayor Valérie Plante recently unveiled a...
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Les Kakous – Imagicario: A Unique Blend of Fiction and Reality
Audiences are encouraged to mark their calendars for a captivating experience scheduled for Saturday, September 30, 2023, between 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM at Jarry Park. This event extends an invitation of free admission, granted with a ticket, providing...
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Montreal’s Blue Line Delay: Valérie Plante’s Disappointment and Park-Extension’s Hope
Montreal's public transportation infrastructure has long been a hot topic of discussion for its residents, and recent developments surrounding the extension of the blue line have left many disappointed yet hopeful for the future. Mayor Valérie Plante's reaction to...
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The harsh reality of COVID-19 school closures across Canada
In the vibrant and multi-cultural borough of Park-Extension in Montreal, the Fraser Institute's latest study casts a glaring spotlight on the grim consequences of COVID-19 school closures that unfolded across Canada. Spanning from 2020 to 2022, these closures have...
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Festival LatinArte: La mémoire dans les mains
The vibrant LatinArte Festival, now in its 15th edition, has once again graced the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension with a stunning display of artistic talent. This year, the festival has brought together six exceptional Latino-Canadian artists whose works span various...
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Relocation of Organizations from William-Hingston Complex Marks a New Chapter
In a significant development the City of Montreal announced that a cluster of about fifteen partner organizations currently housed within the William-Hingston complex in Parc-Extension is gearing up to embark on a transition to new locations in the upcoming...
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Empowering Safety: VSP’s important move for Girls, Women, and Seniors
The borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) has partnered with the International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC) to undertake an innovative initiative aimed at fostering safety and security for its diverse population. The collaboration marks the first time a...
