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This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI An investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Eastern Region, has led to charges against two individuals allegedly linked to drug importation.The accused are Bruno Malenfant, 47, and Johany Deschênes, 41, both from Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup. They face charges of importing and possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. They were arrested on Friday, October 24, by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers as they entered the country through the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry.A total of 53 kilograms of suspected cocaine was discovered in their semi-truck. The investigation…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI A malfunction in power storage batteries connected to solar panels is believed to have caused a violent blaze that heavily damaged a home on Ivan-Pavlov Boulevard in the Vimont district. The incident occurred late Wednesday morning, October 29, when 911 received the call at 11 a.m. A thick cloud of black smoke was clearly visible in the sky above this residential area, located between Montée Monette and René-Laennec Boulevard. The Laval Fire Department (SSIL) dispatched a large contingent of nine units—34 firefighters and their officers—the first arriving…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Pavement repair work will take place in the area of the Highway 15 and Curé-Labelle Boulevard (Route 117) interchange on the nights of October 29 and 30. The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced various closures for each of those nights, from 8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the following morning. This includes the closure of Highway 15 southbound. Route 117 southbound will also be closed to traffic over Highway 15. Vehicles will be rerouted to the opposite lanes, with one lane open in each direction.…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Loto-Québec is currently looking for the holders of two winning tickets worth $1,000,000 each, sold in the Lanaudière and Laurentides regions.The first $1,000,000 jackpot comes from the Spécial de l’été lottery. It has been awaiting a claim since the draw held on June 20. The winning ticket was purchased at a retailer located in the MRC de Matawinie, in Lanaudière.The second winning ticket is a guaranteed $1,000,000 prize from the January 4 Lotto 6/49 draw. It was sold in the MRC de Thérèse-de-Blainville, in the Laurentides region.…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI This Saturday, October 25, a new restaurant specializing in fried chicken will open its doors at 239 Sainte-Rose Boulevard, in the space formerly occupied by Jima Sushi, which closed at the end of August. The soon-to-open restaurant, Coq Zone, is a new venture led by Abdellah Riki and Jessica Grenier, a couple residing in Old Sainte-Rose. Having recently sold their business Triple Pizza, which was located at 4594 Verdun Street in Montreal, the couple seized the opportunity to take over the vacant space and embark on an…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Tuesday, October 21, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested two underage suspects in connection with a home invasion that took place in Sainte-Rose the previous week.Investigators from the Crimes Against the Person Unit carried out these arrests, which follow the apprehension of a third underage suspect who had been arrested at the scene during the incident. Recap of EventsOn Monday, October 13, at 2:33 a.m., the 911 Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a home invasion.The residents reported hearing the sound of breaking glass and…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Six restaurants in Laval and nearby areas were recently fined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ).The total amount of the fines is $12,250, all issued since October 1. In Laval, the La Cage – Brasserie sportive location at 3035 Le Carrefour Boulevard received a $1,000 ticket because the premises were not free of animals—including rodents, insects, or their droppings.This violation occurred on July 16, but the ruling was handed down in early October. Montréal Four Montréal restaurants located north of Highway 40 also received…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Late Friday evening, October 17, gunfire caused concern among residents after a home on Saint-Henri Street, in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, was struck. Emergency services (911) were alerted around 10:15 p.m. following several gunshots heard in this residential area near Rodolphe-Lavoie Park and Champagnat Avenue. According to the Laval Police Service (SPL), bullets hit a private residence where three people were inside at the time. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. Several residents reported hearing between 5 and 10 bursts of gunfire, possibly from an automatic or semi-automatic…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI In Laval, voters will be able to cast their advance ballots on October 24, 26, and 28.Starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 28, the Office of the Returning Officer will welcome citizens at 3765 Joffre Street. The building is located in a residential area in the northeast quadrant of Saint-Martin and Curé-Labelle boulevards, in Chomedey. The doors will remain open until 8 p.m. Reminder CardLaval residents may also exercise their right to vote between noon and 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 26,…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI The news came during the municipal council meeting on Wednesday, October 1: starting in November, the City of Laval will launch a pilot project in partnership with the SPCA Lanaudière Basses-Laurentides to help manage the stray cat population in the area. It took the Municipality more than three years to develop this long-awaited and repeatedly requested Trap-Neuter-Release-Maintain (TNRM) program, advocated by volunteers concerned about animal welfare. Christine Péron, a Laval-des-Rapides resident, attended the last eight municipal council meetings to raise awareness for this cause. On October 1,…