Parc Jarry News Today

Now, while the city is booming with non-stop events, we've got you covered with a list of Montreal activities that won't break the bank. In fact, you can participate in so many events from game nights, literary sessions, yoga classes and art festivals all for free.

Montreal is set to witness an extraordinary cosmic event on April 8 and the city is throwing a party to mark the occasion. Espace pour la vie and Société du parc Jean-Drapeau are putting together an educational and celebratory experience on Île Sainte-Hélène, complete with a music and entertainment program, that's free for the public.

From hot summer days spent at Parc Jarry or the Jean-Talon Market, to winter evenings skating through Parc La Fontaine and hiking up Mont-Royal, growing up in Montreal makes it an unforgettable city. Toss in the iconic landmarks, rich history and unique culture — it's no surprise that Montreal has a special place in the hearts of those who call this vibrant city home.

The Montreal police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a Montreal apartment Sunday afternoon. Investigators have labelled her death "suspicious." Police say the woman was 54 years old. The apartment is located on rue de Liège, which runs a few blocks north of Parc Jarry in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood.

The William Hingston Complex in Parc-Extension serves everyone from toddlers to seniors, offering daycare, library books and essential services to a community that includes many people still integrating into Montreal life. Now it faces closure.

Blocking the crossing at de Castelnau Street West and Ogilvy Avenue turned a five-minute stroll into a 20-minute trek for residents just looking to access key businesses in the area.