Author: Courrier Laval News

Last fall, breeders from several regions reported to their police department they had been victim of a puppy theft, reports the Sûreté du Québec (SQ). Most of the reports had similarities. The puppies, mostly French bulldog, had all been posted on classifieds websites. The suspects showed up in groups at the address where the puppies were, and used force, sometimes even prohibited weapons like cayenne pepper, to flee with the pets. Arrests At the end of October 2021, an 18-year-old Laval resident was arrested, while in action, in Thurso, in the regional county municipality of Papineau. After the arrest, SQ…

The rise in circulation of a trio of respiratory viruses encouraged Public Health to issue three new health recommendations, which were announced on Nov. 16. In particular, it invites the public to wear a mask in all busy places, except for schools. She also reiterates the importance of handwashing, which “will protect against viruses such as influenza”, we can read in a press release. Public Health completes its recommendations by asking that anyone who shows symptoms of respiratory infection stay home until the fever stops, and wear a mask in the presence of symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, or…

The Centre de bénévolat et moisson Laval (CBML) is launching its 38th Christmas basket campaign, which will be held from Nov. 14 to Dec. 21 in Laval. The organization is calling for the generosity and solidarity of the Laval business community, as well as the the population during this holiday season, which promises to be difficult for many. Having experienced a record increase in requests for food aid over the past year, the CBML has no choice, but to increase its number of Christmas baskets. Thus, the organization will distribute 200 more baskets than in previous years, bringing the number…

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announced that work will take place on the Pie-IX Bridge, between Laval and Montreal, in the coming weeks. This will cause complete night closures on an irregular basis until Dec. 5. Traffic Management During complete closures in both directions, a detour for drivers will be offered via Highway 19. Heavy vehicles will instead use Highway 15. Let’s note that the work could be cancelled, or postponed without notice due to operational or weather constraints. (N.P.) translated by Alec Brideau

The Service de police de Laval (SPL) is asking for the public’s help in order to identify three suspects, in connection with two arson attacks that occurred in a restaurant in Chomedey. The first fire took place on Nov. 7. Around 4:40 a.m., two suspects showed up in the parking lot of 965 Curé-Labelle Boulevard. They tried to set fire to the business, by throwing an object against the window, but without success. However, they caused a fire on the flowerbeds, before fleeing on foot. The first suspect of this criminal attempt is a black man, of average height, who…

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announced the complete closure of a section of the Highway 440 (eastbound) service road for tonight. That same service road will be closed between Highway 13 and the 100th Avenue, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. The Highway 13 (northbound) access ramp for Highway 440 will also be closed. Road users travelling on Highway 440 (eastbound) will be invited to take the detour via exit 19 (R-117/Curé-Labelle Boulevard/Chomedey Boulevard), Road 117 (Curé -Labelle Boulevard), Cléroux Boulevard, and the 100th Avenue to get back to the service road. Those travelling on Highway 13 (northbound)…

A new one-kilometre trail, adapted to universal accessibility standards and including a 32 linear meters section of footbridges on stilts, has been added to bois de l’Équerre, in Laval. Bois de l’Équerre now has 2.65 km of trails that can be used by everyone. Thanks to these wider paths made of stone dust, people with reduced mobility can more easily visit the rich ecological environment. That new trail is part of Greater Montreal’s green and blue network, and was made possible thanks to a financial support of $212,500 from the Montreal Metropolitan Community (MMC). “The development of the trail, adapted…

Canada’s economy has experienced one of the fastest recoveries following the COVID-19 pandemic among advanced economies. However, the country’s currently experiencing a severe labour shortage, which is creating uncertainty for Canadian businesses and workers. The Honorable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, presented Canada’s Immigration Levels Plan 2023–2025, which outlines immigration as a strategy aimed at helping companies find workers, and to attract qualified people in key sectors. Last year, Canada welcomed more than 405,000 newcomers – the most ever in a single year. The Government continues that ambition, by setting itself 465,000 permanent residents in 2023, 485,000…

All of Quebec’s police services, in collaboration with traffic controllers of the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), came together from Oct. 21–27, as part of the concerted national alcohol-drugs operation (ONC). More than 1,200 operations were performed during those six days. That resulted in the issuance of 3,500 tickets, of which nearly 500 were issued to pedestrians and cyclists. Unfortunately, 30 collisions involving pedestrians, and 16 involving cyclists took place during this period. The interventions carried out by officers aimed, particularly, to raise the awareness of road users, in order to help secure the transport networks. The presence…

Due to persistent labour shortage problems preventing the achievement of minimum production thresholds, Whyte’s announces the closure of its factory, located in Sainte-Rose, Laval. The closure is scheduled for next December 30. Over the next weeks, the company will move its production and equipment to other factory in Quebec (Saint-Louis de Richelieu), and Ontario (Wallaceburg). However, the company’s headquarters will remain in Quebec, being relocated to the Sainte-Thérèse distribution centre. As for the employees of Sainte-Rose, Whyte’s is looking to relocate as many of them to its other establishments in Quebec. In its press release, Whyte’s specifies it will continue…