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This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The Société de transport de Laval (STL) has strongly reacted to an article published yesterday on the Courrier Laval website. The article detailed the opposition party Action Laval’s efforts to have the Minister of Municipal Affairs block a $3M loan bylaw intended to replace STL’s HR management systems. Right from the start, the STL clarifies in an email that it “must acquire and implement a human resources information system to replace its current systems, which are reaching the end of their lifecycle. One of these systems will…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Action Laval leader Achille Cifelli and the party’s mayoral candidate, Frédéric Mayer, are appealing to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrée Laforest, to block a $3M loan bylaw adopted at the last municipal meeting. This bylaw, passed by a vote of 12 to 5, aims to cover the costs of implementing a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) at the Société de transport de Laval (STL) to replace an aging software system. “I am ashamed to see the current administration cutting services for seniors, cutting…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The City of Laval has announced the upcoming closure of the access ramp to Highway 440 East from Highway 15 North. This restriction will take place from Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 PM, to Thursday, March 20, at 7:30 AM. The closure is necessary to allow for repairs to the main water supply line. Drivers will be able to follow a detour marked by temporary signage set up on the road network. (N.P.) Simple and Free Meta (Facebook and Instagram) is blocking your news from Courrier Laval, just…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is seeking the public’s help in locating Alliah-Kelly Molina, a 17-year-old from St-Thomas, Lanaudière. The young woman was last seen in St-Thomas on Saturday, March 15, around 1:30 p.m., as she was supposed to head to Joliette. According to the SQ, she may be in Lavaltrie, Laval, Montreal, or even Toronto. She goes by the name “Rosa” and may have requested transportation. Her loved ones have reasons to fear for her health and safety. Description and Information Alliah-Kelly Molina is 1.65 meters…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Just 48 hours before participating in a siren alert test, the company Dyne-A-Pak experienced another fire in its polystyrene warehouse on the morning of Sunday, March 16. This is not the first time that this location, situated on Francis-Hughes Avenue in Vimont, has been involved in such an incident, which is reportedly caused by static electricity igniting a highly combustible material. On Sunday, March 16, emergency services were alerted at 9:52 a.m., and the first of the six required units from the Laval Fire Department (SSIL)—comprising 28…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Boulevard Saint-Martin will undergo construction over the next two years. With a budget of $39 million, this major east-west artery crossing Île Jésus will be transformed into a safer, greener, and more climate-resilient urban corridor. “This project will have a tangible impact on the quality of life of thousands of Laval residents,” said Mayor Stéphane Boyer in a statement released shortly after the approval of an initial $12 million contract yesterday evening. Project Scope The entire project covers a 13-kilometer stretch from Montée Champagne, west of Highway…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI In the coming weeks, about a hundred students from the École hôtelière et d’administration de Laval (EHAL) will prepare 5,000 meals for Moisson Laval as part of Cuisines Solidaires – Éditions Relève, an initiative by La Tablée des Chefs. EHAL was the first school to join La Tablée des Chefs for this program back in 1998—before the non-profit organization was even founded—aiming to raise awareness among future chefs about food insecurity. Since then, the two organizations have collaborated to produce thousands of meals for people in need…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Midi40 Association has won the Innovation Award and the Public’s Choice Award at the 2025 Méritas Gala of the Alliance of Employment Counseling Centers (AXTRA). Located in Laval, this organization stood out for its initiative Extending Your Career Pays Off!, which has helped many individuals over 55 better understand the financial benefits of post-retirement work. This project was made possible through funding provided by Services Québec Entreprises and Laval Économique. The initiative is already inspiring new governmental and community programs. It also highlights the potential of…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Revenu Québec announced that David Lorenzo Gordo, a resident of Montech, France, was sentenced on February 25 to pay fines totaling $896,424.83. Additionally, David Lorenzo Gordo will serve a 42-month prison sentence. These convictions stem from searches conducted in September 2022 on Montreal’s North Shore, in Saint-Eustache. In its statement, Revenu Québec specified that David Lorenzo Gordo is 54 years old and has never resided in Quebec. He met a Canadian woman, a resident of Quebec, on an online gaming site, and she later became his partner.…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI On March 12, the Bank of Canada announced that it was lowering the target for the overnight rate to 2.75%.This represents a 0.25% decrease from the previous rate of 3%.The official discount rate stands at 3%, while the deposit rate is at 2.70%. The Bank notes that the Canadian economy started 2025 in a strong position, with inflation close to the 2% target and robust GDP growth.However, increased trade tensions and tariffs imposed by the United States are expected to slow economic activity and drive inflationary pressures…