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This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The night of Friday, December 5, was also marked by gunfire aimed at a restaurant business in Laval, this time in the Chomedey district. Around midnight, the dessert bar Mr. Puffs was hit by a burst of bullets that shattered its front window, though fortunately the place was empty at the time. The Laval Police Service (SPL) deployed several patrol cars to the scene on Notre-Dame Boulevard, just west of chemin du Sablon. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made so far in this…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Restaurants in Duvernay and Vimont were hit by gunfire on the night of Thursday, December 4, just as the Laval Police Service had launched an awareness campaign for local business owners who are victims of extortion. The first incident occurred around 1:41 a.m., when bullets were fired at the storefront of the Dolce Vita restaurant-bar on Boulevard Saint-Martin East, near Boulevard de Blois. Fortunately, the establishment was closed at the time, and no one was inside when the shots were fired. Just about fifteen minutes later, around…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Laval Rocket collected 11,885 stuffed animals during its traditional Teddy Bear Toss Game held on Saturday, November 22, at Place Bell. It was a goal by defenseman David Reinbacher that set off the avalanche of teddy bears onto the ice surface. The Rocket players then kept the festive spirit alive with a decisive 7–2 victory over the Belleville Senators. Defenseman Adam Engström stood out with one goal and four assists for five points, tying a franchise record. This performance also earned the Swedish player AHL Player…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, November 19, Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, residents of Laval will have the chance to visit the illuminated Coca-Cola Caravan and meet Santa Claus. The iconic red truck will bring Santa and his elves to meet Canadians over the coming weeks. The tour will continue until December 24, with the goal of spreading kindness as the holidays approach. Coca-Cola also announced the return of its Canada’s Kindest Community program, which will reward a community in the country that stands out for its kindness.…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Small Canadian craft alcohol producers continue to face major obstacles when trying to sell their products in other provinces, despite recent agreements intended to ease trade restrictions. This is highlighted in the report An Intoxicating Regulatory Environment: Interprovincial Trade Barriers for Alcoholic Beverages and Their Impact on SMEs, published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report reveals that “outdated rules and complex processes continue to prevent Canadian producers from accessing new markets, even when it involves a neighboring province,” creating “a system that is…

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…