Author: Courrier Laval News

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…

Starting Saturday, a new branch of Imaginaire will open its doors at Carrefour Laval. It becomes the sixth store of the chain, after those of Quebec, Lévis, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. Located near the Old Navy and The Children’s Place, this new store represents an investment of three million dollars for the Quebec chain. It extends over more than 18,000 square feet. “Like its predecessors, the store promises to impress customers with its selection of unique items, and its wide variety of inventory, which includes more than 70,000 products,” we can read in a press release. “A space is also…

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/lq-PS3Yyzg8 If one thinks about space and possibilities in our world, it becomes clear that globalization has done its part for quick traveling and improved communication between the people. However, the thing that has accelerated our world and its opportunities the most is obviously the internet. The digital world of the internet is close to infinitely big and its vastness comes with a great deal of opportunities. While it is apparent that the younger generations are operating a lot quicker and safer on the internet, older generations may be slower and more naive when it comes to information and…