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This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Thursday, October 22, the City of Laval and Communauto announced the launch of the FLEX one-way car-sharing service in Pont-Viau, near Cartier metro station. Developed through close collaboration, this new expansion reflects a shared commitment to diversifying transportation options across the city by offering a practical alternative to private car ownership. A New Way to Get Around Available immediately, the FLEX car-sharing service allows users to access a vehicle spontaneously, without making a reservation in advance or returning it to its original location. Using the Communauto…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI In a ruling issued on October 16, the Quebec Superior Court dismissed Amazon’s application for judicial review challenging the legality of a decision rendered by the Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT) on October 22, 2024, in the case involving the unionization of 230 employees at the DXT4 warehouse in Laval. The facility was closed in the winter of 2025, along with the six other warehouses operated by the e-commerce giant in Quebec. In essence, the American multinational was challenging the constitutionality of Quebec’s union certification process, arguing that…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On October 6 and 8, the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB) held two public meetings at Laval Junior Academy in Chomedey, where the Board of Commissioners presented proposed scenarios for restructuring school catchment areas and the use of its school buildings in Laval. Following analyses based on enrolment trends, building capacity, educational needs and financial constraints, the SWLSB presented its proposed scenarios to the public for the first time. These included the possibility of closing Our Lady of Peace Elementary School (Fabreville) and Phoenix Alternative High…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The Laval Police Service (SPL) is investigating a violent incident involving a firearm that occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 14. At approximately 10:45 p.m., numerous people contacted the 911 emergency call centre to report hearing several gunshots in the Sainte-Rose area. Near the intersection of boulevard Je-Me-Souviens and rue Lancelot, not far from Sainte-Rose-de-Lima Cemetery, SPL patrol officers located two victims who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The two men, aged 34 and 28, were treated by Urgences-santé paramedics before being transported to the nearest…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Government of Canada has announced that it will soon introduce a bill to decriminalize advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID). However, the bill would maintain indefinitely the exclusion of individuals whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental disorder. The Quebec Association for the Right to Die with Dignity (AQDMD) welcomed the first part of the announcement. The organization said it was pleased with the announced amendment to the Criminal Code, a change it has been calling for over several years. “This amendment will…

This article written in french by  Emmanuelle Froment was automatically translated using AI The Government of Canada has announced that online passport renewal is now available to all eligible adult Canadians, a measure aimed at making access to this essential service simpler and more convenient. “Canadians expect passport services that fit their lifestyles,” said Lena Metlege Diab, Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, in a news release. “Expanding online passport renewal gives eligible Canadians an easier and more convenient way to renew their passports, without unnecessary barriers or delays.” Applicants can now submit their renewal application, upload their passport…

This article written in french by  Emmanuelle Froment was automatically translated using AI Hydro-Québec is conducting inspections of its power lines in the Laval-des-Rapides area using drones, the provincial utility has confirmed. “A specialized team mandated by Hydro-Québec will carry out these detailed inspections to document the condition of the power lines and their immediate surroundings using appropriate technological tools,” said Alain Paquette, Hydro-Québec’s Community Relations Advisor and spokesperson. The goal of the initiative is to reduce “the risk of power outages” and “limit high-risk field interventions.” To inform residents, Hydro-Québec plans to publish a geotargeted Facebook post for people…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Costco Wholesale Canada and Lactalis Canada are recalling certain Lactantia milk products due to a food safety concern. The affected product is Lactantia UltraPūr 2% lactose-free protein milk with 20 g of protein, sold in 2-litre packages at Costco warehouses and through the Costco Business Centre locations. The recalled units were sold between May and June 2026. Lactalis Canada stated that these products, bearing a best-before date of June 22, 2026, contained higher-than-permitted levels of vitamins A and D compared to the recommended daily intake limits. Consumers…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility is informing the public that, beginning Saturday, June 13, construction work and road closures will take place on a section of Highway 13 in Laval and continue through the fall. These disruptions are due to the reconstruction of a southbound section of Highway 13 between Dagenais West Boulevard and Highway 440 (Jean-Noël-Lavoie). The project will require traffic detours and dynamic lane management for several weeks, extending until the fall season, which officially begins on September 22. Traffic Management During this…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On June 2, the Laval Police Service (SPL) released its annual activity report for 2025, revealing that interventions involving individuals experiencing mental health crises reached a new high, with 3,293 cases representing 20% of all police activities. The year 2025 highlighted the growing challenges related to mental health and homelessness, which accounted for an increasing share of police work in the region, rising by 4% compared to 2024, among other factors. “To respond to these complex situations, the SPL relies in part on its Social Emergency Division…