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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…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, March 19, the alert sirens of five establishments in Laval will sound as part of an emergency exercise. These tests will be coordinated by the City of Laval, in collaboration with industries subject to municipal regulation L-12933 concerning alert sirens. The goal is to raise public awareness of the risks associated with accidents involving hazardous materials and to ensure that the sirens are functioning properly. Exercise Procedure The sirens will sound one after the other, following a predetermined schedule.Each alert siren will emit a modulated…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI An experienced officer from the Laval Police Service (SPL) has been suspended after being arrested last week. “A police officer has indeed been suspended and arrested,” stated the Laval police in an email sent to Courrier Laval. “An investigation is ongoing. However, we cannot comment on an employee’s personal file. We would like to emphasize that the events did not occur while the officer was on duty.” According to reports from Le Journal de Montréal (JdeM) and La Presse, this SPL sergeant was allegedly caught by pedophile…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Hansang brand frozen fish croquettes due to the undeclared presence of eggs. These products were sold across Canada and were available in four formats:• Assorted fish patties with katsuobushi soup broth (960 g);• Frozen fried fish cake (328 g);• Frozen fried fish cake and rice cake (404 g);• Frozen fried fish cake with mala flavor (345 g). Consumers who have these products should not consume them if they are allergic or sensitive to eggs, as this could cause a…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On Monday, February 24, the Fédération des cégeps launched a toolkit for preventing sexual violence (VACS) through the safe design of campus spaces. Developed in collaboration with Sophie Paquin, Ph.D., and urban planner, this toolkit includes a podcast and a practical guide. This initiative follows the Act to Prevent and Combat Sexual Violence in Higher Education Institutions, which requires institutions to implement safety measures in their policies to counter sexual violence, including adjustments to campus infrastructure. “CEGEPs are fully committed to preventing sexual violence and actively working…