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This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI. Fourteen locations in Laval have been identified as spots visited by recent measles cases, including Carrefour Laval. As of Wednesday, January 8, over five cases of measles had been reported in Quebec since the outbreak began in December 2024. On Sunday, January 12, the province confirmed an 11th case, involving a person who visited Carrefour Laval during their contagious period, potentially exposing thousands to the disease. “Given the small number of cases, it is not possible to disclose the exact number of cases by city or administrative region…

This article written in french by Geneviève Quessy was automatically translated using AI A daycare service manager, Anna Mourani, pleaded guilty to an assault charge against a child at the Laval courthouse on Thursday, December 12. The incident in question occurred in February. While caring for a 5-year-old child, Anna Mourani lost her patience and violently pressed the child’s face with a blanket. She also sat on the child’s back for a few seconds, as recorded by surveillance cameras. When the child returned home with a red mark on their face, the parents contacted the police. Anna Mourani, who had…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A new phase of construction will result in closures near the Charles-De Gaulle Bridge, which connects Montreal and Terrebonne, spanning the Rivière des Prairies along Highway 40. The closures are scheduled to take place from December 15 to 20, and again from January 5 to 9. Closures will occur from Sunday to Thursday between 10 PM and 4 AM, on Fridays from 11 PM to 6 AM, and on Saturdays from 11 PM to 7 AM. Specifically: Westbound Highway 40 will be inaccessible between Highway 640 and…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI According to data collected by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), 73% of SME owners plan to reduce their use of Canada Post services in the future due to the strike. “SMEs have written off Canada Post for this holiday season,” says Jasmin Guénette, Vice-President of National Affairs at CFIB, in a press release. “Even if the strike ends today, it will take weeks to process the accumulated backlogs and return to normal. […] Canada Post and its workers may have lost their last reliable customers.”…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The American rating agency S&P Global Ratings has renewed Laval’s “AA+” credit rating for the fourth consecutive year. This is the best rating granted to any municipality in Quebec, reflecting sound financial management and a strong economic position. For Mayor Stéphane Boyer, this rating demonstrates responsible public financial management that “allows us to provide high-quality municipal services to residents while also investing in transformative infrastructure for the future,” he stated in a press release on November 20. Moreover, the agency forecasts stable prospects for Laval, despite a…

This article written in french by Geneviève Quessy was automatically translated using AI Andrée-Anne Sauriol, who was arrested in March 2023 alongside her accomplices Marc-André Watier and Nicolas Girard, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Laval courthouse. She was found guilty of breaking into a motel in Pont-Viau and threatening the occupants with a firearm and a can of pepper spray. While the defense sought a community-based sentence, the prosecution recommended a five-year prison term for the 30-year-old Andrée-Anne Sauriol. Judge Maria Albanese ultimately ruled in favor of a four-year custodial sentence. “The proliferation of firearm-related…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced an overnight closure of Route 335, scheduled for the night of November 23 to 24. This closure is part of the construction work to extend Highway 19 between Laval and Bois-des-Filion. It will be in effect from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM the following day. During this time, the Ministry will proceed with the removal of concrete barriers. Route 335 will be inaccessible in both directions between Dagenais and Laurentides Boulevards. Drivers will be able to use detour…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI In addition to a two-month tax holiday on the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST), the Government of Canada will issue a $250 check in spring 2025. The announced bill would introduce the new, tax-free Canadian Workers’ Refund. This amount will be provided to 18.7 million individuals. To be eligible, you must have worked in 2023 and earned a net individual income below $150,000. You must also meet the following requirements: Have filed your 2023 tax return no later than December 31, 2024, and: either claimed…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Fraser Institute has released its 2023 ranking of Quebec high schools, and one school from Laval made it into the top 10. Top-Performing Schools in Laval Collège Laval ranked 10th in the province with a score of 9.5 out of 10. However, this marks a drop of 0.5 from the perfect score it achieved in 2023. The school is located in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul. École d’éducation internationale de Laval came in 16th place provincially, with a score of 9.3 out of 10. This is a slight decline from…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Équité Association has released its annual ranking of the top 10 vehicles most targeted by thieves in Canada for 2023. The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle, with 3,414 thefts in 2023. This represents 2.76% of the 123,532 Highlanders on Canadian roads. The 2021 model year was the most frequently stolen. The Dodge Ram 1500 series (3,078 thefts) and the Lexus RX series (3,037 thefts) complete the top three most stolen vehicles in Canada in 2023. The Honda CR-V ranks fourth, with 2,988 thefts. It previously…