Author: Courrier Laval News
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…
For the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), the measures announced today by the government to respond to the overcrowding of health and social services facilities are nothing new. The CSN calls for in-depth changes, in order to ensure the sustainability of the network. That includes 100 per cent public services. “Today’s announcements aren’t changing the main problems concerning labour shortage, Quebec’s delay in home support, the lack of hospital beds, the lack of places in CHSLDs, or the under -funding of some services,” said Caroline Senneville, president of the CSN. “To strengthen access to the most important, and ensure each…
The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announced the complete closure of exit 31 (Montée Saint-François) on Highway 440, westbound, from Nov. 1–8. The closure is necessary in order to carry out work that’s part of the Pie-IX Bridge construction site. It will be in effect from Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 12:01 a.m., and will end on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 5 a.m. Road users will be asked to continue on Highway 440, westbound, and take the detour via exit 30 (Road 125 south/Pie-IX Boulevard/Montreal), Route 125 (Pie -IX Boulevard), and Highway 440, eastbound, to be able to exit at…
Health Canada has issued a list of precaution reminders to take during Halloween tomorrow, in order to ensure the safety of young people. Among those is choosing a good costume that includes fabrics and accessories that are less likely to ignite, such as those made of heavyweight nylon, or polyester. Health Canada also recommends selecting brightly colored costumes, so motorists can easily see you. Adding reflective strips is another possibility, as is wearing well-fitting costumes that can be worn over warm clothing to protect the child in cold and wet weather. Decorations When it comes to decorations, Health Canada recommends…
Hydro-Québec pleaded guilty to a count of violating the prohibitions under the Emergency Order for the Protection of the Western Chorus Frog Great Lakes, in contravention of the Species at Risk Act. Therefore, the Crown corporation is ordered to pay a fine of $40,000 to the Receiver General of Canada. “On March 23, 2022, while on routine patrol, Environment and Climate Change Canada Wildlife enforcement officers noticed heavy equipment and construction in the enforcement area of the Emergency order for the protection of the Western Chorus Frog of the Great Lakes/Saint-Laurent, and the Canadian Shield, in the municipality of La…
The Ministry of Transport announced the modification of the preventive measures in effect on the Papineau-Leblanc Bridge, which connects Montreal and Laval in the axis of Highway 19. As of this evening, a traffic ban for heavy vehicles will be introduced. That excludes buses and emergency vehicles, which may continue to use the bridge. Heavy vehicles will be directed to the Médéric-Martin Bridge, on Highway 15. For now, the closure of the left lane, in both directions, is maintained on Papineau-Leblanc Bridge. It will be indicated by markings on the ground, rather than by cones, to facilitate winter maintenance. The…
Rehabilitation work on eight culverts under Highway 640, between Boisbriand and Saint-Eustache, could encourage Laval road users to take different routes when going out over the next weekend. The Ministry of Transport plans to close the right lane of Highway 640, westbound, when approaching exit ramp 16 (Highway 13 southbound/Laval/Montréal). The ramp from Highway 640, westbound, to Highway 13, southbound, will be completely closed. A detour will be possible via the 25th Avenue exit. The work rush will run from Friday, Oct. 21, at 9 p.m., to Monday, Oct. 24, at 5 a.m. Let’s note that the work could be…