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This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Against all odds, Laval experienced the most prolific month in its history in June in terms of new housing starts. This achievement is all the more remarkable considering the first 18 days of the month were affected by a labor dispute in the residential construction sector.It’s important to note that the strike launched at the end of May by the Construction Union Alliance targeted only construction sites for single-family homes, row houses, and apartment buildings of six stories or fewer.Why? Simply because in Quebec, projects of seven stories…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The Laval Police Service (SPL) has arrested 22-year-old Allan Santiago Valencia and a 17-year-old suspect in connection with an attempted murder that occurred on April 6 on Avenue de la Malbaie in the Val-des-Arbres district. The incident took place in the morning around 8:45 a.m. in the quiet Duvernay neighborhood, near a park and an elementary school. The Incident A 911 emergency call had been received reporting gunshots heard near Rue du Cap-Éternité.Officers dispatched to the scene found a man who had been shot, but the suspects…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Health Canada has issued a notice regarding a batch of NRA-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets from Nora Pharma that may contain the wrong medication. The affected bottles are from lot EM240229, with an expiry date of August 2027. Typically, NRA-Amlodipine 5 mg tablets are white or off-white and octagonal in shape. If the bottle contains round tablets that do not match this description, they may actually be 12.5 mg extended-release metoprolol succinate tablets. In such cases, the tablets should not be taken, and a healthcare professional should be…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, July 2, with the 911 emergency call placed at 8:57 a.m. The Laval Fire Department (SSIL) dispatched four units to the scene, including 14 firefighters and their officers. The first responders arrived at 9:02 a.m. and quickly observed visible flames beginning to spread to the building’s structure. Preventing the Worst Thanks to a combination of water application and exploration work, firefighters were able to stop the fire’s progression and limit the damage to the home’s exterior. The flames were…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for alleged cocaine trafficker André Chartrand of Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci. The 53-year-old man is facing charges following an investigation by the RCMP’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (UMECO). He failed to appear at his trial, which was scheduled to begin on June 23. Mr. Chartrand is facing multiple charges related to the production, possession, and trafficking of narcotics after a clandestine cocaine processing lab was discovered in Saint-Jérôme in April 2022. Large quantities of chemicals were found on-site. The illicit cocaine processing…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Laval merchants will be authorized to extend their business hours from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekend evenings.The Minister for the Economy, Christopher Skeete, made the announcement on July 2 while unveiling three pilot projects to be implemented in as many municipalities, aimed at stimulating the competitiveness of the retail sector. These pilot projects are expected to come into effect during the height of the summer season. “With the growth of online commerce, the consumption habits of Quebecers have changed,” the minister stated in a press…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Health Canada is warning consumers not to use Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao capsule), as it may pose serious health risks. Health Canada stated in a media release that Virility for Men (Yi Li Xiao Capsule) contains an undeclared prescription drug and poses serious health risks. The product had been authorized as a natural health product intended to enhance physical capacity and performance (in cases of physical stress), but recent testing by Health Canada’s laboratory revealed that it contains tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced the start of paving work on the service road of Highway 440. The work will take place in the westbound direction, between Highways 15 and 13, starting on June 30. It will continue until the end of the summer. Paving on the eastbound direction was carried out and completed last year. These interventions are primarily aimed at improving driving comfort along this roadway. Traffic ManagementThe work will mostly be done at night to minimize the impact on the…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A new study by Lightspeed Commerce Inc., a commerce and point-of-sale platform, revealed that 85% of Canadians already prioritize buying local.Indeed, these same respondents say they shop Canadian or plan to do so. Additionally, 62% consider it essential to support the local tourism economy. In Quebec, 90% of local consumers say they would continue buying Canadian even without U.S. customs tariffs. Moreover, 75% believe that retailers should remove American products from their shelves.Also in the province, 45% of respondents say they are willing to pay more to…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI As of last May 31, the foundations of 1,803 housing units had already been poured into Laval’s soil in 2025. To put things in perspective, Laval had ended the year 2023 with a total of 1,170 housing starts. It was, however, one of the worst performances recorded in Laval since the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has been keeping such statistics, it should be noted. Last year, the city-region had barely reached the milestone of 2,000 new homes. Addition of 521 doorsIn May, CMHC recorded new…