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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…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI From October 2024 to May 5, at least 447 positions were eliminated at the Laval Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS). It is difficult to determine the exact number of abolished positions when the Communications Department and the unions associated with the CISSS have different data. This situation may reflect the lack of transparency denounced by health sector employees in connection with the Dubé Reform, which led to the creation of Santé Québec and began operations less than a year ago. The CISSS is clear: as…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI Well known in the Quebec City area, the Ashton restaurant chain will open its first location in the Greater Montreal area this fall. It will be a counter located in the heart of the Montreal Premium Outlets in Mirabel. For Ashton, this opening marks the beginning of a new phase of growth driven by the desire to establish a lasting presence elsewhere in the province. “This is a big day for us and for our entire team,” said Émily Adam, co-owner of Ashton restaurants, in a press…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI From June 2 to June 13, the Laval Police Department (SPL) participated in the province-wide Operation Sauvegarde, targeting violent crime offenders, mainly for sex-related offenses. This operation led to three arrests. The operation consisted of two main components: monitoring individuals under court-imposed conditions and verifying compliance of individuals listed on the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). For the second consecutive year, the SPL took part in this type of operation, mobilizing several squads to monitor six offenders residing in Laval over a 10-day period. SPL officers conducted…