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This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Alto is undertaking a three-month public consultation process through eight virtual sessions and 20 open-house information sessions, two of which will take place in Laval, where the first segment of its Toronto–Quebec City HSR line will run. The Laval sessions will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at 11 a.m. and again at 5 p.m., at the Sheraton Laval Hotel (2440 Autoroute des Laurentides), in Chomedey. These meetings will be conducted in French and English, and Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and American Sign Language (ASL) services will…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling No Name brand beef burgers because of a potential risk of E. coli contamination.The product was sold in a box containing 12 burgers, with a total weight of 1.36 kg. The UPC is 0 60383 37333 7, and the “Best Before” date listed is March 5, 2026. At this time, no illnesses linked to the consumption of this product have been reported. The recall is the result of test findings conducted by the CFIA. What to do?People who have…

This article written in french was automatically translated using AI Superior General Partner Inc. was sentenced on January 7 to pay a $1,350,000 fine for violations of the Fisheries Act. The company, which owned and operated the ERCO MONDIAL chemical manufacturing plant in Gatineau at the time of the offences, pleaded guilty to 12 counts for discharging sodium chlorite into fish-bearing waters between June 27 and July 19, 2019. Jean-François Roux, the plant’s technical and environmental director at the time, was also ordered to pay a $15,000 fine. As a result of this conviction, the company’s name will be added…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The Sûreté du Québec is asking for the public’s help in locating Samuel Lapointe, a 17-year-old from Joliette. The teenager may be in the Greater Montreal area, including Laval, or in Repentigny. He was last seen on Ladouceur Street in Joliette. He is travelling on foot and may have sought rides. His loved ones fear for his health and safety. Description and information Samuel Lapointe is a young boy with brown eyes and very short blond hair.He is 1.78 metres tall (5 feet 10 inches) and weighs…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The night of Friday, December 5, was also marked by gunfire aimed at a restaurant business in Laval, this time in the Chomedey district. Around midnight, the dessert bar Mr. Puffs was hit by a burst of bullets that shattered its front window, though fortunately the place was empty at the time. The Laval Police Service (SPL) deployed several patrol cars to the scene on Notre-Dame Boulevard, just west of chemin du Sablon. No injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made so far in this…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Restaurants in Duvernay and Vimont were hit by gunfire on the night of Thursday, December 4, just as the Laval Police Service had launched an awareness campaign for local business owners who are victims of extortion. The first incident occurred around 1:41 a.m., when bullets were fired at the storefront of the Dolce Vita restaurant-bar on Boulevard Saint-Martin East, near Boulevard de Blois. Fortunately, the establishment was closed at the time, and no one was inside when the shots were fired. Just about fifteen minutes later, around…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Laval Rocket collected 11,885 stuffed animals during its traditional Teddy Bear Toss Game held on Saturday, November 22, at Place Bell. It was a goal by defenseman David Reinbacher that set off the avalanche of teddy bears onto the ice surface. The Rocket players then kept the festive spirit alive with a decisive 7–2 victory over the Belleville Senators. Defenseman Adam Engström stood out with one goal and four assists for five points, tying a franchise record. This performance also earned the Swedish player AHL Player…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, November 19, Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, residents of Laval will have the chance to visit the illuminated Coca-Cola Caravan and meet Santa Claus. The iconic red truck will bring Santa and his elves to meet Canadians over the coming weeks. The tour will continue until December 24, with the goal of spreading kindness as the holidays approach. Coca-Cola also announced the return of its Canada’s Kindest Community program, which will reward a community in the country that stands out for its kindness.…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Small Canadian craft alcohol producers continue to face major obstacles when trying to sell their products in other provinces, despite recent agreements intended to ease trade restrictions. This is highlighted in the report An Intoxicating Regulatory Environment: Interprovincial Trade Barriers for Alcoholic Beverages and Their Impact on SMEs, published by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The report reveals that “outdated rules and complex processes continue to prevent Canadian producers from accessing new markets, even when it involves a neighboring province,” creating “a system that is…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI An investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Eastern Region, has led to charges against two individuals allegedly linked to drug importation.The accused are Bruno Malenfant, 47, and Johany Deschênes, 41, both from Saint-Hubert-de-Rivière-du-Loup. They face charges of importing and possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. They were arrested on Friday, October 24, by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers as they entered the country through the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry.A total of 53 kilograms of suspected cocaine was discovered in their semi-truck. The investigation…