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This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Dining room furniture from the Lars brand is currently being recalled because of excessive lead found in the products.This includes the Lars counter stool, the Lars counter table with wood top and metal base, the glass insert for the Lars tabletop, and the Lars counter table. These items were sold individually or as part of 5-piece or 7-piece sets. Health Canada’s sampling and evaluation program determined that the black coatings applied to the legs and metal bases of the counter table and stools contained lead in amounts…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A suspicious fire broke out at the Moyasu Sushi Fusion restaurant, located at 949 Arthur-Sauvé Boulevard in Laval-Ouest, during the night of August 25 to 26.When firefighters arrived on the scene, the building was already in flames. The fire was quickly brought under control, but the building sustained significant damage. It was fully contained in just over 30 minutes.Losses are estimated at $90,000 for the building and $50,000 for its contents. The Laval Fire Department (SSIL) stated that this was the second time in as many days…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI From Sunday, June 29, to Saturday, July 26, no patient had been waiting for surgery for more than a year at the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de Laval. Since the beginning of 2025, that figure has fluctuated between 1 and 0, positioning Laval as one of the top-performing regions in Quebec when it comes to surgery.During the above-mentioned period—the most recent data released by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS)—only Laval, Côte-Nord, and Nord-du-Québec had no patients waiting longer than…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced repair work on the Route 344 overpass above Highway 25 in Terrebonne. The work will begin on August 27 and continue for about two months, causing various disruptions in the boulevard des Seigneurs area. A full closure of Route 344, in both directions, is planned for August 27 and 28, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Starting September 2, the Ministry expects: One-direction closures of Route 344, with traffic redirected to the opposite lane; Partial…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Health Canada has issued a warning about safety risks related to baby nests and loungers. A baby nest/lounger is a small portable bed for infants with soft, padded sides. Many are marketed as multifunctional products that can be used as a sleep surface, changing pad, or play mat for babies. However, some of these products are not recommended for use as a sleep surface, as they do not comply with the Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). This includes the…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI This year, Laval is doubling the fun with the Family Festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Nature Center. This special two-day edition is part of the city’s 60th anniversary celebrations. For the occasion, the event will unfold under the theme Two Days of Festivities, Let’s Play! This major family celebration, free and open to everyone, will offer a wide range of activities, shows, and entertainment for both young and old. Three Activity Zones Each…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A man in his forties was found dead on the roof of Cité-de-la-Santé Hospital on the morning of August 19. It was employees of the institution who reportedly discovered the body. The Laval Police Service (SPL), which arrived on the scene at 9:35 a.m., later confirmed the death. The security perimeter has since been lifted in the hospital area. Due to the unclear circumstances surrounding this death, the SPL specified that an investigation has been launched by its Crimes Against Persons Division, in collaboration with the coroner’s…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI More than a dozen parents from Georges-Vanier School attended the municipal council meeting on Tuesday, August 12, speaking on behalf of over a hundred parents who together have accumulated more than $23,500 in fines for dropping off their children on Mondor Avenue. Sharing their personal experiences, parents questioned elected officials about the intentions behind what they consider questionable procedures used by the Laval Police Service (SPL). They also called for political action to cancel the tickets and to establish a safe drop-off zone for children at the…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The federal police of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Eastern region announced the arrest and the filing of charges against an individual intercepted with 13 kg of suspected cocaine in his possession. Jequar Patrick Campbell-Chambers, 27 years old, from Hamilton, Ontario, was arrested after fleeing during an inspection at the Coburn Gore border crossing in Maine. The man was located several hours later by police in Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn, Quebec. The operation was carried out jointly by the Beauce Integrated Border Enforcement Team and the Sûreté…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Around 2 a.m., several 911 calls were made reporting gunshots in the area of 69th Avenue in Chomedey. Upon arrival, officers from the Laval Police Department (SPL) observed bullet impacts on the front façade of a residential duplex. According to very preliminary information from the SPL, the location does not appear to have been randomly targeted. The residence was occupied at the time, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. A crime scene was set up by police so that forensic identification experts could examine it during the…