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This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI A $10.2 million contract has been awarded for underground infrastructure upgrades and pipe expansion work in the area of Rue de Gruyères, on Rue Marc between De Tolède and Aladin, and on the final 300 metres of Rue de Tolède, in Vimont. The goal is to reduce the risks of flooding and sewer backups that residents of this Vimont neighbourhood have been dealing with for many years. At the last municipal meeting, the awarding of the contract to Les Constructions CJRB Inc. was particularly welcomed by the…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI A family in Chomedey will need to temporarily relocate after an electrical charging failure involving a scooter that was plugged into the garage of their home on Tuesday, April 28. It was 12:04 p.m. when 911 was alerted to the incident. The first of the 22 firefighters required for the call — including 6 units from the Laval Fire Safety Department and their officers — arrived on scene six minutes later. At that time, smoke was visible around the garage door of the single-family home located on…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI After a house on chemin du Bord-de-l’Eau in Sainte-Dorothée was targeted the previous day, it was now a restaurant on chemin du Souvenir that was struck by an arsonist during the night of Sunday, April 26. The incident occurred around 3:54 a.m. in a mixed-use building containing businesses on the ground floor and apartments on the second floor, located at the corner of 100th Avenue in the heart of Chomedey. The first of six units from the Laval Fire Department, involving 22 firefighters and their officers, arrived…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Côme Street in Fabreville had a hectic early evening when a fire broke out in the basement of a single-family home while its occupants were out enjoying the nice weather. Upon returning from their walk, the two residents unfortunately inhaled a concerning amount of smoke, as their smoke alarm—although present—was barely audible. It was 6:50 p.m. when 911 was alerted to the incident. Laval’s fire department dispatched seven units, including 26 firefighters and their officers, to the scene. When the first crews arrived at 6:56 p.m., flames…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The City of Laval will conduct its routine tests of the five alert sirens across its territory on Wednesday, May 6. These sirens are used in the event of a major industrial accident.The industries equipped with this system are located in Chomedey, Vimont, and Saint-Vincent-de-Paul. Each company will activate its alert siren for three minutes, producing a modulated signal that rises and then falls.The sound may be heard within the Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) associated with each facility, and possibly beyond these areas. Scheduled times Schedule for…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Around 11:40 a.m., a fire raging in a wooded area of Saint-François is believed to have been deliberately set, prompting the closure of Avenue Marcel-Villeneuve in both directions. Firefighters from the Laval Fire Safety Service (SSIL) are still working to bring the situation under control. Due to the spread of the fire to a nearby field, Avenue Marcel-Villeneuve is closed between Avenue Roger-Lortie and Rue de l’Harmonie, as well as Montée Masson between Avenue Marcel-Villeneuve and Rue Léopold-Hamelin. The SSIL will forward the case to the Laval…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Fortunately, a present and functioning smoke detector allowed the two occupants of a home on rue de Valognes to evacuate a few days ago, as a fire raised fears of the worst in this Chomedey neighborhood. Upon the arrival of the first firefighters, flames were already visible through a basement window at the rear of the single-family home. 911 was alerted at 11:04 a.m. about the fire, which broke out late in the morning on Friday, April 18, just west of Route 335 (boulevard des Laurentides). Laval’s…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Laval Pétroliers have reached the finals of the Ligue nord-américaine de hockey (LNAH) playoffs thanks to a 3–1 victory over the Jonquière Marquis. This win allowed the Laval team to take the series 4–2. In this sixth matchup, both teams were tied until midway through the third period. It was Anthony DeLuca, the Pétroliers’ leading scorer in the regular season, who put his team ahead with just under 12 minutes left in the game. Carmine-Anthony Pagliarulo then stood strong in net, stopping 21 of the 22…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The possible demolition of the Richard-Trottier Arena continues to spark discussion at city council. The issue took up nearly 30 minutes of the question period during the April 14 meeting. Eight citizens had registered to speak. Some questioned the current process, while others wanted to highlight the lack of ice rinks in the Fabreville area. Audrey Charpentier, vice-president of Ringuette Laval, was among them. “While I have been working to promote ringette for over 30 years — and as the recruitment coordinator for my association for the…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Tuesday, April 14, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested 53-year-old Sylvain Riopelle in connection with several sexual exploitation cases. The arrest was carried out by investigators from the SPL’s Sexual Crimes Unit. Investigators believe the suspect may have had other victims and are asking for the public’s help in identifying and contacting them. Facts and Court Appearance Between 2024 and 2026, the suspect allegedly used a ruse to target vulnerable individuals, whom he then sexually exploited while acting as a pimp. Sylvain Riopelle was apprehended under…