# Parc-Extension News

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## Posts

- [Parc-Extension News 33-24](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-24/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 19th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [VSP Unveils 2026 Budget, With Major Investments Targeting Parks, Safety, Housing and Quality of Life](https://px-news.com/vsp-unveils-2026-budget-with-major-investments-targeting-parks-safety-housing-and-quality-of-life/): By Dimitris Ilias — Park Extension News The Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension has tabled its 2026 Operating Budget and its 10-year Capital Works Program (PDI), laying out an ambitious roadmap touching nearly every aspect of daily life in our neighbourhoods, from safer streets and greener parks to housing, cultural life, and local commerce. The document, released […]
- [Park Extension Looks for its Unsung Heroes as VSP Opens 2026 Volunteer Recognition Call](https://px-news.com/park-extension-looks-for-its-unsung-heroes-as-vsp-opens-2026-volunteer-recognition-call/): In a neighbourhood like Park Extension, where life is packed into every street and every storefront window, it is rarely the loudest voices that keep things moving. It is the volunteer who organizes food boxes quietly behind a curtain on Bloomfield. The grandmother who watches over the children at Parc Athéna while their parents finish […]
- [A Double Photographic World Arrives at Parc-Extension’s Maison de la Culture](https://px-news.com/a-double-photographic-world-arrives-at-parc-extensions-maison-de-la-culture/): Residents of Parc Extension will soon have the chance to explore two striking photographic universes under one roof. From December 3 to January 25, the Maison de la culture de Parc-Extension will present Six Steps and The Show Must Go On, a joint exhibition featuring the work of two notable Montreal photographers, Do Phan Hoi […]
- [Task Force submits brief to National Assembly on Legault government’s Bill 1](https://px-news.com/task-force-submits-brief-to-national-assembly-on-legault-governments-bill-1/): Proposed Quebec constitution law would prioritize French, secularism and collective rights After reading and analyzing the Legault government’s Bill 1, the Task Force on Linguistic Policy has concluded the proposed constitution legislation “is a threat to the 1.25 million English speaking Quebecers, a threat to Quebec’s future in Canada, and “sends a clear message to […]
- [Ottawa’s Dental Care Plan reaches new milestone, improving access, says Health Minister](https://px-news.com/ottawas-dental-care-plan-reaches-new-milestone-improving-access-says-health-minister/): But not everything is covered, Marjorie Michel admits after announcing additional funding While acknowledging that Ottawa’s Canadian Dental Care Plan may be leaving some users with a relatively small sum to pay off whenever they go to the dentist, Health Minister Marjorie Michel says it’s up to the dentists themselves to decide whether they’re willing […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-23](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-23/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published December 5th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Small Businesses Under Pressure: Rising Costs Threaten the Commercial Heart of Park Extension](https://px-news.com/small-businesses-under-pressure-rising-costs-threaten-the-commercial-heart-of-park-extension/): Park Extension’s commercial arteries, Jean-Talon, Ogilvy, Querbes and Beaumont, have long been defined by immigrant-owned small businesses: South Asian grocers, Greek bakeries, textile shops, halal butchers, cafés, repair shops and family restaurants that open early and close late. Together, they give Parc-Ex its unmistakable identity: dense, multicultural and entrepreneurial. This ecosystem, built over decades by […]
- [Public Land Sales Renew Fears for Housing Affordability in Park Extension](https://px-news.com/public-land-sales-renew-fears-for-housing-affordability-in-park-extension/): A renewed wave of concern is rippling through Montreal this week after confirmation that the Quebec government has continued selling parcels of public land despite the province’s ongoing housing crisis. While none of the recent transactions occurred in Park Extension, the implications for the neighbourhood are unmistakable. Public land is considered one of the last […]
- [Legault is gambling with Quebecers’ nest egg, says Montreal Economic Institute](https://px-news.com/legault-is-gambling-with-quebecers-nest-egg-says-montreal-economic-institute/): Using QPP funds for political purposes would override CDPQ’s neutrality, says MEI analyst The Montreal Economic Institute is sounding the alarm over what it says is a plan by Premier François Legault’s Coalition Avenir Québec government to use the more than $473 billion in the QPP public pension fund to help boost the province’s economy […]
- [Struggling small businesses out of luck in federal budget, CFIB claims](https://px-news.com/struggling-small-businesses-out-of-luck-in-federal-budget-cfib-claims/): ‘Missed opportunity to provide meaningful tax relief,’ says group’s Dan Kelly According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, small business owners across Canada were looking to the 2025 budget to provide critical cost relief and to improve Canada’s tax competitiveness to jump start the economy. Instead, the CFIB contends, most of the budget’s economic […]
- [Reaction mostly positive to Carney Liberal government’s Budget 2025](https://px-news.com/reaction-mostly-positive-to-carney-liberal-governments-budget-2025/): Unionists pleased with Ottawa’s investments, while seniors complain they were left out From labour unions, to associations representing the interests of senior citizens, to trade groups and special interest lobbyists, the overall response to the federal budget tabled by Liberal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Ottawa on November 4 was generally positive – with a […]
- [Mary Deros says farewell after 27 years as Parc Extension’s city councillor](https://px-news.com/mary-deros-says-farewell-after-27-years-as-parc-extensions-city-councillor/): Seven-term local rep lost November 2 election by 44 votes after a recount For someone who just lost her first election in 27 years, Mary Deros was in a remarkably upbeat mood earlier this week, around two weeks after the November 2 City of Montreal elections. First elected as the city councillor for Parc Extension […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-22](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-22/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 21st, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Montreal’s Hellenics mark 85 years since Greece said ‘Oxi’ to fascism](https://px-news.com/montreals-hellenics-mark-85-years-since-greece-said-oxi-to-fascism/): The WWII Axis powers first ran into serious resistance in Greece in 1940 Patriotic Greeks from all over Montreal joined elected officials along with leaders from the Hellenic community for a ceremony on October 26 at the Embassy in Chomedey marking the 85th anniversary of the historic day in World War II when Greece rejected […]
- [Mary Deros seeks a recount, after losing November 2 election by six votes](https://px-news.com/mary-deros-seeks-a-recount-after-losing-november-2-election-by-six-votes/): Veteran Parc Ex city councillor says she’s ‘not going out without a fight’ Veteran Parc Extension city councillor Mary Deros, who was hoping to win a record-setting eighth term, says she will be asking for a vote recount after falling to the Projet Montréal candidate by a narrow margin of just six votes of more […]
- [Notorious armoured-car robbery in Parc-Extension results in second life sentence](https://px-news.com/notorious-armoured-car-robbery-in-parc-extension-results-in-second-life-sentence/): A Montreal courtroom has delivered a decisive verdict in a high-profile case stemming from a 2021 armoured-car holdup in the neighbourhood of Parc‑Extension. The 71-year-old defendant was handed a second life sentence following the brazen robbery that took place in the heart of our community. According to recent news reports, the man will be required […]
- [Income Gap Widens as Cultural Diversity Grows in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/income-gap-widens-as-cultural-diversity-grows-in-parc-extension/): In the neighbourhood of Parc‑Extension, the very diversity that supports its reputation as one of Montréal’s most multicultural areas now collides with persistent income and housing challenges that risk undermining community stability. A recent demographic profile paints a clear picture of the stakes. According to a 2025 neighbourhood profile coordinated by the Table de Quartier […]
- [By Six Votes: Parc-Extension’s Nail-Biter and the Recount That Could Redefine It](https://px-news.com/by-six-votes-parc-extensions-nail-biter-and-the-recount-that-could-redefine-it/): In the vibrant heart of Montréal’s Parc-Extension neighbourhood, Sunday’s municipal election delivered a drama worthy of the theatrical stage. When the ballots were counted after the Nov. 2, 2025 vote, the city-council seat for the district of Parc‑Extension came down to just six votes. According to official results, candidate Elvira Carhuallanqui (see photo) of the […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-21](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-21/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published November 7th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson explains ‘Build Canada’ to Newsfirst Multimedia](https://px-news.com/federal-energy-minister-tim-hodgson-explains-build-canada-to-newsfirst-multimedia/): Ottawa hopes to attract $500 billion in private investment through nationwide program Federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson made stops in several Quebec regions recently while on a whirlwind tour of the province to announce Ottawa’s support for key industries expected to play a part in the massive “Build Canada” program the […]
- [Projet Montréal seeks a third term, after eight years at Montreal City Hall](https://px-news.com/projet-montreal-seeks-a-third-term-after-eight-years-at-montreal-city-hall/): In its 2025 election campaign platform, Projet Montréal says it is setting aside slogans in order to offer the centre city’s voters concrete solutions for priority problems. The most pressing of these, according to the party’s 2025 campaign platform, is housing, says the incumbent party which is seeking a third term after winning majorities in […]
- [Homelessness and ‘inclusivity’ at the heart of Ensemble Montréal’s platform](https://px-news.com/homelessness-and-inclusivity-at-the-heart-of-ensemble-montreals-platform/): In a preamble to Ensemble Montréal’s 2025 electoral platform, the party’s mayoralty candidate, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, says she dreams of an accessible and inclusive city. “A city where everyone has a roof over their head and can thrive,” states the former federal Liberal cabinet minister. “Where young people find quality jobs. Where families and seniors […]
- [Canada Post strike could make a dent in voter turnout, according to Deros](https://px-news.com/canada-post-strike-could-make-a-dent-in-voter-turnout-according-to-deros/): Fears Parc Ex voters will be disoriented without their usual info cards With the postal service labour dispute still unresolved and door-to-door mail delivery uncertain, incumbent Parc Extension city councillor Mary Deros is worried that confusion resulting from Canada Post’s failure to deliver voter information cards could impact the outcome of the November 2 elections. […]
- [The Summer That Wouldn’t Cool: Parc-Extension’s Struggle With Heat and Housing](https://px-news.com/the-summer-that-wouldnt-cool-parc-extensions-struggle-with-heat-and-housing/): The summer of 2025 was one of the hottest Montréal has ever recorded, and nowhere was that heat felt more acutely than in Parc-Extension. With dense construction, limited vegetation, and a high concentration of paved surfaces, the neighbourhood once again ranked among the city’s most intense urban heat islands. Data collected by the City of […]
- [Life as a Tenant in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/life-as-a-tenant-in-parc-extension/): Parc-Extension is one of the most densely populated and culturally rich neighbourhoods in the city. For tenants living here amid small plexes, apartment buildings and mixed-use blocks the rules around what a landlord can and cannot do carry particular weight, especially given the rising pressures of housing, rental turnover and community change. If you’re renting […]
- [Montreal’s Parc-Extension Caught Between Pedals and Parking Politics](https://px-news.com/montreals-parc-extension-caught-between-pedals-and-parking-politics/): What began as two short stretches of painted asphalt in Parc-Extension has turned into one of Montreal’s most politically charged street fights — pitting cyclists, drivers, and candidates against one another over how the city’s arteries should breathe. At the center of the storm are the bike lanes on Ball and Querbes avenues, installed in […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-20](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-20/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 24th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Montreal at a Crossroads: Between Housing and Green Space, the City’s Future Takes Shape](https://px-news.com/montreal-at-a-crossroads-between-housing-and-green-space-the-citys-future-takes-shape/): As Montreal grapples with an escalating housing crisis, a deeper question has emerged: where, and how, should the city grow? From forested plots on the West Island to densely packed blocks in Park Extension, the debate over land use has become a defining issue of our time. A Crisis That Touches Every Borough Virtually everyone […]
- [A Right to Leisure: Montreal’s New Policy and What It Means for Park Extension](https://px-news.com/a-right-to-leisure-montreals-new-policy-and-what-it-means-for-park-extension/): Montreal has just unveiled a sweeping new Public Leisure Policy, the first of its kind in Quebec, built on a simple but radical idea — that leisure is not a luxury, but a right. The city now officially considers recreation as essential to civic life as housing, public safety, or mobility. From sports and arts […]
- [A Rejuvenation for Bloomfield Park: A Fresh Chapter in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/a-rejuvenation-for-bloomfield-park-a-fresh-chapter-in-parc-extension/): In the heart of the Parc-Extension district, Parc Bloomfield is preparing to turn a new page. This autumn, the 24,000-square-metre green space will undergo a substantial makeover — one intended to revitalize its infrastructure, enhance safety, and reimagine its role as a gathering place for children, families, and neighbourhood caregivers alike. The effort comes nearly […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-19](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-19/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published October 10th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Canadian smaller businesses pay between 20-23 per cent more taxes than the U.S., claims CFIB report](https://px-news.com/canadian-smaller-businesses-pay-between-20-23-per-cent-more-taxes-than-the-u-s-claims-cfib-report/): Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will make things worse, says Canadian Federation of Independent Business To improve Canada’s tax competitiveness and boost economic productivity, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the federal and provincial governments to lower corporate income tax rates for small firms, and increase the small business deduction threshold while indexing it to […]
- [Ensemble Montréal’s Soraya Martinez Ferrada is focused on winning on November 2](https://px-news.com/ensemble-montreals-soraya-martinez-ferrada-is-focused-on-winning-on-november-2/): ‘It’s not normal to have a city where citizens don’t feel safe,’ says mayoralty candidate On opening day last week of the campaign for the City of Montreal’s municipal elections scheduled around a month from now, Ensemble Montréal mayoralty candidate Soraya Martinez Ferrada took the high road when asked during an interview with Nouvelles Parc Extension […]
- [Montreal judge rules man not criminally responsible in park assault case](https://px-news.com/montreal-judge-rules-man-not-criminally-responsible-in-park-assault-case/): A Quebec judge has ruled that Sergio Yanes Preciado, the 23-year-old man accused of attacking a father in Parc-Extension this summer, was not criminally responsible for his actions due to a mental disorder. The decision means Preciado will not face a conventional trial or sentence, but instead will remain under psychiatric care and the supervision […]
- [Montréal’s new ÉDI & anti-racism policy: what it could mean for Park-Ex](https://px-news.com/montreals-new-edi-anti-racism-policy-what-it-could-mean-for-park-ex/): The City of Montréal has just adopted a new Equity-Diversity-Inclusion (ÉDI) and Anti-Racism Policy. Big words, yes — but behind them are commitments that could have a direct impact on neighbourhoods like Park-Extension. Why Park-Ex matters in this conversation Park-Extension has always been one of Montréal’s most diverse areas. Families here come from everywhere: South […]
- [A mural to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Parc Jarry](https://px-news.com/a-mural-to-celebrate-the-100th-anniversary-of-parc-jarry/): Civic significance at the heart of art and community On September 16, 2025, the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension unveiled a monumental mural to mark the centennial of Parc Jarry. The project transforms the “pavillon des baigneurs,” which houses the pool at the centre of the park, into a living canvas. More than an aesthetic gesture, the […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-18](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-18/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 26th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Rising transit costs add pressure for Montreal commuters](https://px-news.com/rising-transit-costs-add-pressure-for-montreal-commuters/): Public transit users across Greater Montreal are adjusting to higher costs after the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM) introduced new fare rates in July. The adult monthly pass for the STM network, known as the “All Modes A” pass, increased to $103, up from $97 in 2024. A single ticket now costs $3.90, compared […]
- [Rising grocery prices deepen food insecurity in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/rising-grocery-prices-deepen-food-insecurity-in-parc-extension/): As Montreal families settle into the fall routine, the reality of rising grocery bills is once again hitting hard. Inflation on food, while slowing compared to last year’s peak, remains above the overall inflation rate in Quebec. For neighbourhoods like Parc-Extension, where household incomes are among the lowest in the city, even small price hikes […]
- [Affordable housing crunch feels acute in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/affordable-housing-crunch-feels-acute-in-parc-extension/): Montreal continues to grapple with a housing affordability crisis—and among the neighbourhoods most affected is Parc-Extension. A June 2025 report by Statistics Canada reveals that asking rents for two-bedroom apartments surged nearly 71 percent between 2019 and early 2025, climbing from about $1,130 to around $1,930 monthly. Locally, renters tell a familiar story: rent hikes […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-17](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-17/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published September 12th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Parc-Extension eyes 2026 for landmark community centre](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-eyes-2026-for-landmark-community-center/): Parc-Extension, is inching closer to realizing a long-awaited dream: the construction of a new community centre that promises to reshape local life. The idea was born during a Neighbourhood Plan meeting in October 2019, when community representatives rallied around the vision of a major multi-purpose facility. Just two months later, a working group of 22 […]
- [Montreal’s anti-idling law: what Park-Extension residents should know](https://px-news.com/montreals-anti-idling-law-what-park-extension-residents-should-know/): In Montréal, the law is explicit: drivers may not leave their vehicle’s engine running while stationary. The rule, enforced across all 19 boroughs, limits idling strictly to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban air quality. A gasoline-powered vehicle may idle for up to three minutes within any 60-minute period. Heavy diesel vehicles enjoy slightly […]
- [Back-to-school in Quebec: budget tensions, new rules, and local impact in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/back-to-school-in-quebec-budget-tensions-new-rules-and-local-impact-in-parc-extension/): As thousands of Quebec students shoulder their backpacks for the first days of the new school year, the mood is a mix of anticipation and unease. In neighborhoods like Parc-Extension, where schools already face high enrolment pressures, the province’s shifting budget measures and new classroom rules are being closely watched. The 2025 back-to-school period runs […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-16](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-16/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published August 29th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Styrofoam and recycling: what Montreal wants you to know](https://px-news.com/styrofoam-and-recycling-what-montreal-wants-you-to-know/): Styrofoam — the lightweight, spongy material that keeps your coffee hot, your meat fresh, and your new TV from breaking in the box — is a familiar sight in homes and businesses. But when it comes to recycling in Montreal, it’s not all created equal. The City of Montreal is reminding residents that some types […]
- [Jarry Park at 100: why a day of discovery is a civic win for Montréal and Park-Ex](https://px-news.com/jarry-park-at-100-why-a-day-of-discovery-is-a-civic-win-for-montreal-and-park-ex/): On Saturday, August 23, Montréal invites residents to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jarry Park with a full day of free discovery and experimentation—open-air cardio and yoga, themed walking tours on the urban canopy and architectural heritage, a pool rescue demonstration, open doors at the Chalet Jean-Paul II, and a participatory music session by the […]
- [Arrest made after assault on Jewish father in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/arrest-made-after-assault-on-jewish-father-in-parc-extension/): A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with last week’s assault on a Jewish father in Parc-Extension’s Dickie Moore Park, an incident that was partially captured on video and widely circulated online. Police say the events unfolded on August 8, shortly after 2:20 p.m., as the victim arrived at the park accompanied by his […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-15](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-15/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published August 15th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Spike in pediatric ER visits raises alarm: Parc-Extension families urged to take extra precautions this summer](https://px-news.com/spike-in-pediatric-er-visits-raises-alarm-parc-extension-families-urged-to-take-extra-precautions-this-summer/): As temperatures rise and school doors close for the summer, doctors at the Montreal Children’s Hospital are issuing a stark warning: the season of sun can quickly become the season of injury. Each year, the hospital’s Emergency Department sees over 4,000 children and teens between June and August—many of them for preventable injuries. And for […]
- [New McGill course on racism in healthcare has direct impact on Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/new-mcgill-course-on-racism-in-healthcare-has-direct-impact-on-parc-extension/): A newly launched course at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine is aiming to tackle one of the most persistent issues in Canadian healthcare: systemic racism. But for residents of Parc-Extension — one of the country’s most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods — this initiative is far more than an academic experiment. It may signal the beginning of […]
- [Concerns mount over alleged voyeurism at Jarry Park pool](https://px-news.com/concerns-mount-over-alleged-voyeurism-at-jarry-park-pool/): Montreal’s Jarry Park pool has become the focus of growing concern after several incidents of suspected voyeurism surfaced in recent weeks, prompting action from local authorities and raising public alarm about safety in one of the city’s most popular green spaces. Officials from the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension confirmed that three formal complaints were filed on […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-14](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-14/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published July 11th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [When Home Becomes Hazard: Montreal's Crackdown on Unsafe Housing](https://px-news.com/when-home-becomes-hazard-montreals-crackdown-on-unsafe-housing/): By all appearances, it might seem like a quiet street in Montreal. But behind some closed doors, inspectors from the city are uncovering dangerous secrets—crumbling ceilings, mold-choked walls, fire hazards, and sometimes even unlivable conditions. And when a tenant or concerned citizen picks up the phone to file a complaint, the wheels of one of […]
- [Parc-Extension’s Housing Costs Surge as Affordability Crisis Deepens](https://px-news.com/parc-extensions-housing-costs-surge-as-affordability-crisis-deepens/): For decades, Parc-Extension was one of Montreal’s last affordable neighbourhoods—a densely populated, multicultural hub where newcomers could find modest rents and build a life. Today, that reputation is vanishing fast. In recent years, the cost of renting in Parc-Ex has climbed at a staggering pace. Rents that once hovered around $800 or $900 for a […]
- [A New Kind of Playground: Parc-Extension's Back Alleys Get a Safety Makeover](https://px-news.com/a-new-kind-of-playground-parc-extensions-back-alleys-get-a-safety-makeover/): In Parc-Extension, where every square metre of public space is cherished, a quiet revolution is underway — and it’s happening in the back alleys. Often overlooked and underutilized, these narrow laneways that crisscross residential blocks are being reimagined as safe, shared community spaces. Once mainly the domain of parked cars, delivery trucks, and hurried shortcuts, […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-13](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-13/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published June 27th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [When Art Serves the City: Parc-Extension Exhibition Sparks Civic Reflection](https://px-news.com/when-art-serves-the-city-parc-extension-exhibition-sparks-civic-reflection/): Parc-Extension is once again making its mark on the Montreal art scene with the launch of a bold new exhibition that blends technology, history, and sensory experience. From June 11 to August 17, 2025, the Maison de la culture de Parc-Extension will host Études Ectoplasmiques, a unique collaboration between acclaimed artists Sarah Wendt and Pascal […]
- [Montreal Opposition Party Pledges to Scrap Inclusionary Housing Bylaw if Elected](https://px-news.com/montreal-opposition-party-pledges-to-scrap-inclusionary-housing-bylaw-if-elected/): Ensemble Montréal, the city’s main opposition party, has announced that it will repeal the controversial inclusionary zoning bylaw known as the Règlement pour une métropole mixte (RMM) if elected in the upcoming 2025 municipal election. The policy, which mandates a mix of social, affordable, and family housing in new residential developments, has been a central […]
- [Mary Deros to Seek New Term Representing Parc‑Extension in 2025 Municipal Election](https://px-news.com/mary-deros-to-seek-new-term-representing-parc%e2%80%91extension-in-2025-municipal-election/): After careful consideration, longtime city councillor Mary Deros announced she will stand for re-election in the Parc‑Extension district during the upcoming Montreal municipal elections on November 2, 2025. Deros shared the decision on her official social media page, noting she was encouraged by local residents to continue serving their interests and advancing community-focused priorities. The councillor emphasized her […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-12](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-12/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published June 13th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Laurence Lavigne Lalonde Leaves Politics: A Controversial Legacy in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/laurence-lavigne-lalonde-leaves-politics-a-controversial-legacy-in-parc-extension/): After more than a decade in municipal politics, Laurence Lavigne Lalonde, borough mayor of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, has announced she is stepping down and will not seek re-election this fall. Her departure, confirmed in a social media statement on May 9, marks the end of a polarizing mandate — particularly in the Parc-Extension district, where several of […]
- [From Litter to Life: Parc-Extension Prepares for Neighbourhood Makeover](https://px-news.com/from-litter-to-life-parc-extension-prepares-for-neighbourhood-makeover/): Residents of Parc-Extension are being invited to take part in a borough-wide community clean-up on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., as part of an initiative to revitalize the streets and public spaces of the area’s northern sector. Organized by Ville en vert in partnership with the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, the […]
- [FRAPRU Launches Week of Action Against Quebec’s Housing Crisis](https://px-news.com/frapru-launches-week-of-action-against-quebecs-housing-crisis/): As protests unfold across Montreal, neighbourhoods like Parc-Extension continue to grapple with affordability and displacement A province-wide mobilization effort is underway as the Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU) launches a week-long campaign to draw attention to Quebec’s worsening housing crisis. The initiative, which includes approximately 15 actions, aims to pressure government officials to […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-11](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-11/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published May 30th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [The Heart of Parc-Ex: Hieu Phan and Ranvir Singh Shine at Volunteer Awards](https://px-news.com/the-heart-of-parc-ex-hieu-phan-and-ranvir-singh-shine-at-volunteer-awards/): Parc-Extension Celebrates Outstanding Volunteers with Borough-Wide Recognition Awards Two exceptional individuals from Parc-Extension have been honoured by the Borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension as part of its 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards, which celebrate citizens who make a significant difference in their communities through selfless service. Hieu Phan and Ranvir Singh stood out among this year’s recipients for […]
- [Public Health Alarm: Tuberculosis and Syphilis Resurge in Montreal](https://px-news.com/public-health-alarm-tuberculosis-and-syphilis-resurge-in-montreal/): Parc-Extension Among Most Affected by Gaps in Care Montreal is grappling with a resurgence of two infectious diseases that once seemed under control: tuberculosis and syphilis. According to recent data released by the city’s public health office, both have seen significant increases over the past year—raising alarms in communities like Parc-Extension, where access to health […]
- [Family Visits in Parc-Ex? Read This Before Booking a Rental](https://px-news.com/family-visits-in-parc-ex-read-this-before-booking-a-rental/): As part of a broader response to the housing crisis, the City of Montreal has adopted new regulations limiting short-term tourist rentals—measures that are expected to have direct implications for dense and diverse neighbourhoods like Parc-Extension. Under the new rules, residents may only rent out their principal homes on platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo, or […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-10](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-10/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published May 16th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Major Community Clean-Up Planned for Parc-Extension North on June 7](https://px-news.com/major-community-clean-up-planned-for-parc-extension-north-on-june-7/): Residents of Parc-Extension are being invited to participate in a large-scale community clean-up effort on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Organized by Ville en vert in collaboration with the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, the initiative aims to revitalize the streets and parks of the district’s northern sector. The gathering point for […]
- [Quebec’s Health Reform: What It Means for Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/quebecs-health-reform-what-it-means-for-parc-extension/): Quebec’s new proposal to prioritize sicker patients for family doctors is raising alarms in communities like Parc-Extension, where access to health care is already fragile. The government’s plan would categorize patients based on health complexity and offer doctors annual payments tied to that category: Green (healthy): $12 Yellow (minor chronic conditions): $74 Orange (moderate conditions): […]
- [Tragedy in Parc-Extension: Worker Dies in Forklift Accident, Investigation Underway](https://px-news.com/tragedy-in-parc-extension-worker-dies-in-forklift-accident-investigation-underway/): A tragic workplace accident shook the Parc-Extension community last week when a 48-year-old worker lost his life after being crushed by a forklift in the rear parking lot of a business on Beaumont Avenue. The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. Police officers from the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) arrived […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-09](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-09/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published May 2nd, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Greening the neighbourhood: VSP’s free plant distribution returns this spring](https://px-news.com/greening-the-neighborhood-vsps-free-plant-distribution-returns-this-spring/): In a gesture that blends environmental awareness with civic engagement, the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension (VSP) is once again inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and dig into community life—literally. The beloved annual distribution of flowers and edible plants returns this May, giving residents a chance to beautify their gardens and balconies while connecting with […]
- [Despite unemployment, skilled worker shortage persists in Quebec: local implications for Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/despite-unemployment-skilled-worker-shortage-persists-in-quebec-local-implications-for-parc-extension/): While Quebec continues to grapple with high unemployment numbers, businesses—particularly in the manufacturing sector—say they still can’t find skilled workers. It’s a paradox that hits close to home in places like Parc-Extension, where economic precarity, underemployment, and immigration converge in complex ways. Quebec continues to face a critical shortage of skilled labour in key sectors […]
- [Relief for Quebec’s health sector as province reaches deal with resident doctors](https://px-news.com/relief-for-quebecs-health-sector-as-province-reaches-deal-with-resident-doctors/): After months of tension and the looming threat of a province-wide strike, Quebec has reached a long-awaited agreement with the Federation of Resident Physicians (FMRQ), offering a welcome sigh of relief for residents and healthcare institutions alike — including those in under-served neighborhoods like Parc-Extension. The agreement, which quietly received the nod of approval from […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-08](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-08/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published April 18th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Parc-Extension News 33-07](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-07/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published April 4th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [New parking restrictions in VSP: what residents need to know](https://px-news.com/new-parking-restrictions-in-vsp-what-residents-need-to-know/): Starting April 1, 2024, new parking restriction schedules came into effect in VSP. These changes affect when and where residents can park on certain streets during the spring, summer, and fall months—specifically from April 1 to December 1 each year. The most noticeable change: parking bans have increased from one hour to two hours. Some […]
- [Massive counterfeit ID operation uncovered in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/massive-counterfeit-id-operation-uncovered-in-parc-extension/): A major identity forgery operation has been uncovered in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood of Montreal, where Sûreté du Québec (SQ) investigators seized nearly 1,000 counterfeit identification cards and an array of high-end forgery equipment in what police are calling one of the most elaborate setups they’ve ever seen. During a raid carried out on March 21, […]
- [Long-term construction at Jarry Park raises concerns in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/long-term-construction-at-jarry-park-raises-concerns-in-parc-extension/): Jarry Park, a key green space in the heart of Montreal, has been undergoing extensive renovations for several months — and while the project promises long-term improvements, the short-term impact on accessibility is creating frustration, especially among residents of the Parc-Extension neighbourhood. The current revitalization work includes major upgrades such as new public furniture, improved […]
- [Call for a visual arts curator from the Latino-Canadian community](https://px-news.com/call-for-a-visual-arts-curator-from-the-latino-canadian-community/): The Maisons de la culture Claude-Léveillée and Parc-Extension are inviting proposals from members of the Latino-Canadian community for the curation of two contemporary art exhibitions as part of the Festival LatinArte 2025. This initiative, which reflects a longstanding partnership between the festival and these cultural institutions, aims to support and showcase the creative work of […]
- [Enough is Enough: Quebec Cracks Down on School Violence—What It Means for Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/enough-is-enough-quebec-cracks-down-on-school-violence-what-it-means-for-parc-extension/): Quebec is taking a hard stance against school violence with the launch of its first-ever Violence and Bullying Prevention Week, aiming to instill respect and accountability in students across the province. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to combat rising aggression in schools, a problem that has hit diverse neighborhoods like Parc-Extension […]
- [SPVM Launches Recruitment Drive for Diversity-Focused Police Training Program](https://px-news.com/spvm-launches-recruitment-drive-for-diversity-focused-police-training-program/): The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) is actively seeking candidates for its AEC Diversité policière et profil social program, an initiative aimed at increasing diversity within law enforcement. The program is designed to attract individuals from diverse backgrounds and those with expertise in social sciences, offering them a unique pathway into […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-06](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-06/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published March 21st, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Grandparent Scam: A 33-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison](https://px-news.com/grandparent-scam-a-33-year-old-man-sentenced-to-36-months-in-prison/): In October 2023, the Montreal Police Service (SPVM) arrested a 33-year-old man from Saint-Jérôme for his alleged involvement in a fraud network targeting seniors. Last week, he was sentenced to 36 months in prison. The SPVM’s Economic Crimes Section gathered evidence proving that the individual acted as a “money mule” in at least a dozen […]
- [Montreal's parc-extension gathered to mourn the loss of community advocate Leonora King](https://px-news.com/montreals-parc-extension-gathered-to-mourn-the-loss-of-community-advocate-leonora-king/): The Parc-Extension neighborhood of Montreal gathered on February 22nd to remember Leonora Indira King, a dedicated community worker whose efforts to support immigrant women left an indelible mark. King passed away on December 21, 2024, after a brief period of illness that had seen her in and out of hospital. Her death was unexpected and […]
- [New immigration law help center brings hope to Parc-Extension’s vulnerable communities](https://px-news.com/new-immigration-law-help-center-brings-hope-to-parc-extensions-vulnerable-communities/): On February 5th, a new immigration law information center opened its doors in the Parc-Extension neighborhood, offering a beacon of hope to individuals struggling with immigration-related uncertainties. Managed by law students under the guidance of specialized lawyers, the center aims to provide clear and accessible information about immigration laws and available legal recourses. This initiative, […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-05](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-05/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published March 7th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [MIL Montréal: A New Level Crossing Connecting Parc-Extension and Outremont](https://px-news.com/mil-montreal-a-new-level-crossing-connecting-parc-extension-and-outremont/): The City of Montréal has taken a significant step toward improving mobility in the MIL Montréal sector by approving an agreement with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company for the construction of a new level crossing. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance connectivity between the boroughs of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension and Outremont, which have […]
- [Montreal Police Seek Greater Diversity in Recruitment Effort](https://px-news.com/montreal-police-seek-greater-diversity-in-recruitment-effort/): The Montreal Police Service (SPVM) has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at increasing diversity within its ranks, a move that could have particular significance for neighborhoods like Parc-Extension, where multicultural representation in law enforcement has long been a subject of discussion. The provincial program, AEC Diversité policière et profil social, is designed to attract candidates […]
- [Navigating Montreal’s Overwhelmed ERs: What Parc-Extension Residents Should Know](https://px-news.com/navigating-montreals-overwhelmed-ers-what-parc-extension-residents-should-know/): As winter peaks, hospitals across Quebec are bracing for a surge in emergency room visits, with overcrowding already reaching critical levels. Santé Québec is urging residents to ask themselves the “right questions” before heading to the ER, particularly in neighborhoods like Parc-Extension, where access to healthcare services can be a challenge. The Overcrowding Crisis Emergency […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-04](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-04/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 21st, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Rising Rents and Housing Scarcity: Park-Extension Residents Cautioned](https://px-news.com/rising-rents-and-housing-scarcity-park-extension-residents-cautioned/): Montreal’s escalating rent crisis is putting additional pressure on tenants, particularly in neighborhoods like Park-Extension, where affordability is becoming an increasing challenge. With steep rental increases and limited options, the city is advising residents to reconsider moving this year. As the annual lease renewal process unfolds, landlords are required to notify tenants of any rent […]
- [Speaking the language of care: how a Park-Ex clinic is breaking barriers](https://px-news.com/speaking-the-language-of-care-how-a-park-ex-clinic-is-breaking-barriers/): In the heart of Montreal’s Parc-Extension neighborhood, a local clinic is making significant strides in bridging language gaps to ensure equitable health care for all. With a highly diverse patient base, many of whom have recently immigrated to Canada, communication has long been a challenge. However, an innovative translation service is transforming the way medical […]
- [The Civic Importance of the Festival Sportif de Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/the-civic-importance-of-the-festival-sportif-de-villeray-saint-michel-parc-extension/): The Festival Sportif de Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension is more than just a day of sports and fun; it is a powerful civic initiative that fosters community engagement, inclusivity, and youth development. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, this annual event will see children aged 6 to 12 participate in various sporting activities, highlighting the festival’s role in promoting […]
- [Parc-Extension News 33-03](https://px-news.com/parc-extension-news-33-03/): The current issue of the Parc-Extension News published February 7th, 2025.Covering Parc-Extension’s local news, politics, sports and other newsworthy events.
- [Addressing mental health in high schools: a key to resilience in Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/addressing-mental-health-in-high-schools-a-key-to-resilience-in-park-extension/): Park-Extension, is home to a vibrant community with a significant number of young students navigating the challenges of adolescence. Recent research on mental health education in high schools has shed light on the critical role that early intervention can play in fostering resilience and reducing substance abuse disorders among youth. This study, conducted in Montreal, […]
- [Hospital emergency rooms under pressure in Montreal, including Parc-Extension](https://px-news.com/hospital-emergency-rooms-under-pressure-in-montreal-including-parc-extension/): Hospitals across Quebec, particularly in the greater Montreal area, continue to experience significant pressure in their emergency rooms due to a rise in flu cases. Experts warn that the situation is unlikely to improve in the coming weeks. Flu season worsening “Historically, from late January to early February, we see a critical increase in the […]

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