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This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI The City of Laval has announced improvements in the handling of citizen requests, along with several other initiatives utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency of its municipality. “We would like the City of Laval to be the most efficient in Quebec,” stated Mayor Stéphane Boyer during a press conference held on Thursday, October 17. “We have growing needs. We want to respond to the challenges facing our society, our community, and our citizens, but our revenues are limited. In my opinion, efficiency may not be…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Thursday, October 17, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested a 14-year-old teenager in connection with alarming calls targeting various establishments in Laval over the past two weeks. In recent days, several establishments received threatening calls, leading to precautionary lockdowns in some schools. Although these threats were unfounded, the SPL, the Laval School Service Center, and other partners worked together and made no compromises regarding public safety. “A significant police investigation began, and our teams spared no effort to ensure the safety of everyone,” stated Laval police…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, October 2, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested Alain Jr Bernecky, 45, suspected of committing a theft at a jewelry store in Chomedey in August. Recall that on Thursday, September 19, the Laval police requested the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a jewelry theft that occurred during the summer, on the morning of Monday, August 12. The scene was captured by surveillance cameras. On Wednesday, October 2, a planned operation in collaboration with the Investigative Post squads, Azimut, the Judicial Identity unit, and…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI François Dion won a Maxmillions prize, worth $1,000,000, during the Lotto Max draw held on September 17. An occasional lottery player, the Laval resident discovered he had won the prize the day after the draw by checking his numbers on the Loto-Québec website. He immediately called his brother to share the news. “This is the kind of thing that only happens once in a lifetime,” said the new millionaire as he received his prize. With the winnings, he plans to buy a condo and go on a…

The Bureau of Public Hearings on the Environment (BAPE) has published its investigation and targeted consultation report on the reconstruction project of the Gédéon-Ouimet Bridge, which spans the Mille-Îles River between Laval and Boisbriand, by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) of Quebec. This report was produced following a request made by Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks, in June 2024. This consultation “was specifically intended to address the issues surrounding the concerns and questions that were communicated to it, namely the noise climate during the future operational phase of…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI A commercial building on Boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest was damaged by a fire of suspicious origin on the evening of Sunday, October 6. Criminal incident This marks the second criminal incident of this kind in Chomedey since late Friday evening, October 4. This time, it was at 5:58 PM when 911 was alerted to a fire occurring in the rear annex of a commercial complex located just east of Route 117 (Boulevard Curé-Labelle). The location is currently used for storage. Arriving on the scene at 6:03 PM, the…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The pharmaceutical subcontractor Biodextris inaugurated its new facilities at 245 Armand-Frappier Boulevard on October 4. The event marked the beginning of a new era for this Quebec-based company, which specializes in the development, clinical manufacturing, and packaging of vaccines and biological products on an industrial scale. $25M Investment The pandemic, which helped breathe new life into the life sciences industry, led Biodextris management to invest around $25 million to support its growth. “This expansion will not only increase the company’s productivity but also address a strategic need…

This article written in french by Nicholas Peirera was automatically translated using AI Road repair work will cause closures on Highway 19 during the night of October 2 to 3. A-19 will be closed southbound, between Exit 8 and Concorde East Boulevard, from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM the next morning. Other closures There will also be a closure of the service road on Highway 19, southbound, after Highway 440. Motorists can take a detour via Saint-Martin East Boulevard, Route 125, Pie-IX Bridge, and Henri-Bourassa East Boulevard. Note that the work may be postponed, extended, or canceled due to operational…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The modernization of regulations in water environments and flood zones will not be without impact for Laval’s waterfront property owners. It was learned yesterday that the number of buildings considered in a flood zone would increase from around 1,100 to more than 2,550 on Île Jésus. This estimate comes from the brief submitted by the Montreal Metropolitan Community (CMM) council as part of the consultation, which continues until Thursday, October 17. Preliminary Mapping To visualize the impact of the proposed regulations, the CMM produced and sent the…

In the new triennial assessment roll, which will take effect on January 1st, the average value of single-family homes has surged by 41% in Laval. In clear terms, the land value of this category of properties has increased by nearly $200,000 over the past three years, rising from $441,000 to $622,300. This information comes from the 2025-2026-2027 property roll submitted on September 24 by the City of Laval’s Property Assessment Service. This update of the property inventory reflects the market evolution for the period between July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2023, which is the reference date for the new…