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This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI With the arrival of summer, the prevention squad of the Laval Police Department (SPL) has installed mobile radars at construction sites across each sector of its territory. Prioritizing prevention over punishment, the goal of this initiative is to educate motorists about their speed and protect workers present on public roads. Placed both before and after construction zones, these radar signs displayed drivers’ speed or messages such as “Caution,” “Danger,” and others to alert and educate road users. Two of these radars were installed near a temporary worksite…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI IKEA is recalling a garlic press due to the risk that small metal particles may detach and be ingested with food. The item in question is the black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL model. It was sold in Canada under item numbers 305.781.89 and 201.521.58, and under item number 601.636.02 in other countries. It bears date stamps ranging from 2411 (AASS) to 2522 (AASS). Affected items can also be identified by the IKEA logo printed on the upper handle of the product. Customers who own the affected garlic press…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, June 25, residents of Laval will finally be able to enjoy a glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut made at a local branch. Indeed, the new restaurant, located at 1140 Chomedey Highway in Sainte-Dorothée, will open its doors at 7 a.m. that day, after several months of anticipation. The first 12 customers in line will receive a Golden Ticket, giving them one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for free every month for a year.The very first customer will have the opportunity to turn on the Hot Now light…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Police forces across Quebec will step up their interventions on June 7 and 8 as part of a coordinated national recreational tourism operation. This initiative targets ATV riders whose behavior could jeopardize their own safety or that of other users. The operation runs under the theme: “For a Safe Ride on the Trail, Prioritize Safety!” Officers will conduct various interventions, whether on trails, at public road crossings, or even inspecting how equipment is secured for transport on Quebec’s roads. Depending on the situation, officers will apply the…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI Since May 16, residents of Laval can enjoy a new Poulet Rouge location in the Chomedey district. This is the 68th restaurant of the chain offering customizable grilled chicken bowls, including 4 in Laval. The new location is situated at 890 Curé-Labelle Boulevard and covers an area of 1,800 square feet. “The branch is located in a strategic spot for visibility and aligns with our expansion plan and vision to become a key player in the healthy fast food sector in Canada,” said Lauralie Tanguay, Marketing and…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Ten months after the August 9, 2024, deluge that flooded approximately 7,200 private properties in Laval, the Boyer administration has released two reports produced by the Municipal Resilience Office and the Engineering Department.One of them, the strategic report on crisis management, aimed in particular to identify the lessons learned from this painful experience and to propose recommendations to improve risk management and make the city more resilient.The technical report on the performance of municipal infrastructure focused on analyzing the impact of this historic rainfall on the city’s…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Mobilité Montréal has issued a reminder about various closures affecting the road network across the Greater Montreal area this weekend, including two in Laval. One disruption is planned on the service roads of Highway 15, in both directions, with the complete closure of the ramps leading to Notre-Dame and de la Concorde boulevards. This closure is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. Northbound drivers will be directed to take a detour via Le Corbusier Boulevard, while those heading south can use the…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Laval emergency services were called to two accident scenes on Thursday, May 29, one in Sainte-Rose and the other in Fabreville, the latter involving a pedestrian. The first incident occurred around 5:21 p.m., when a 911 call reported a collision on Saint-Elzéar Boulevard West, just east of Highway 15.A driver had reportedly struck a moving vehicle on the road while exiting a commercial parking lot. The first of the 14 firefighters dispatched to the scene — four units from the Laval Fire Department and their officers —…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The New Worker Prevention Squad from the Commission for Standards, Equity, Health and Safety at Work (CNESST) will be travelling across Quebec from May 19 to August 22. The team will offer free workshops focused on discussion and raising awareness about occupational health and safety. Topics will also include labor standards and pay equity. In 2024, a total of 9,091 workers and 1,167 employer representatives participated in these workshops. In all, 877 presentations were delivered in workplaces—an increase of more than 18% compared to 2023. According to…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Forensic experts from the Laval Police Service (SPL) will have their hands full on Friday, May 23, with three crime scenes to analyze, all linked to a home invasion that occurred in a Fabreville apartment. At around 1:50 a.m., a 911 call reported that several suspects had just broken into an apartment occupied by a family of five in a rental building on Sainte-Rose Boulevard in Fabreville. Upon arrival, SPL patrol officers confirmed that no one had been injured during the incident. Pursuit on the North Shore…