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This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI Until Saturday, May 31, residents of Laval can select their favorite projects from the 22 shortlisted for the second participatory budget. This year, an increased budget of $3 million will fund the projects that receive the most votes, with a maximum of $500,000 per project. Each district in Laval will benefit from at least one initiative, covering areas such as social engagement, environment, mobility, play, and sports. The 22 projects up for vote were selected and analyzed from among 379 ideas submitted.Over 275 people contributed their creativity…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI To help prevent certain types of fraud, the Laval Police Department (SPL) is inviting the public to securely shred their confidential documents for free during Shredding Day, which will be held on Saturday, May 10, at police headquarters, located at 2911 Chomedey Boulevard. Residents of Laval are welcome from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the police HQ parking lot, where two shredding trucks will be available. Documents that can be disposed of include insurance forms, personal checks, tax return reports, receipts, invoices, bank statements, and any…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Mobilité Montréal has announced major road closures planned on the highway network over the Easter weekend. These will affect various areas, and travelers are advised to plan for trips that may take longer than usual. Highway 10Highway 10 Eastbound will be completely closed between Exit 4 and the Samuel-De Champlain Bridge from Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 p.m. until Tuesday, April 22 at 5:00 a.m.A detour will be available via Gaétan-Laberge Boulevard and Highway 15 South. To access Nuns’ Island, drivers will need to use exits 57-S…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI In response to a question from Christine Péron, a Laval resident advocating for the implementation of a Trap-Neuter-Return-Maintain (TNRM) program in the region, city councillor Christine Poirier confirmed that the City is working on a pilot project during the municipal council meeting held on April 1. “Mr. Mayor, you are the boss: it’s up to you to make a decision on this matter,” said Christine Péron at the most recent municipal council session. “Please, tell your animal services group that you are ready to sign a TNRM…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The City of Laval has announced the largest expansion to date of the BIXI bike-sharing service on its territory, coinciding with the start of the 2025 season. The Laval network will now include 75 stations and more than 850 bikes, including 219 electric-assist bikes. The neighborhoods of Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Auteuil, and Sainte-Dorothée will now be served. These additions aim to better cover the central areas of each neighborhood, making it easier to access public transit and activity hubs. “The popularity of cycling continues to grow in Laval,…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI Food left unattended on a stove is believed to be the cause of a fire that will force four people from Fabreville to relocate temporarily. The incident occurred on Gilles Street on the afternoon of Monday, April 14, with 911 being alerted at 3:02 p.m. Just three minutes later, the first of six units from Laval’s Fire Safety Department—comprising 28 firefighters and their officers—arrived on the scene and quickly noticed smoke coming from the roof of the single-family home located just west of Highway 15. Upon discovering…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Cuisine fraicheur urbaine brand Black Forest ham sandwiches due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This recall follows test results conducted by the CFIA. No cases of illness associated with the consumption of this product have been reported so far. The recalled sandwiches were 179 g in size and had the UPC code 0 639725 401603. The “Best Before” date was April 16, 2025. Anyone who believes they became ill after consuming this product should contact their…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI Groupe St-Hubert will invest nearly $3 million in the opening of a new restaurant at Carrefour Laval. This new establishment will be the 6th St-Hubert restaurant in the Laval region. In fact, the upcoming location will be just steps away from the company’s head office, located at the intersection of Daniel-Johnson and Le Carrefour boulevards. Set to open inside the Carrefour Laval shopping mall (3033 Le Carrefour Boulevard, Chomedey), the new St-Hubert will occupy the space formerly held by the SAQ, which closed in June 2024, as…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI Health Canada has issued a recall for a Fisher-Price stroller toy due to a choking risk. The Brunch Activity Toy features a plush avocado toast along with three other accessories: a tomato-shaped mirror, an egg-shaped teether, and a strip of crinkly bacon. It also includes a clip that allows consumers to attach the toy to a stroller canopy. The model number of the toy is HGB85. The yolk of the stroller toy’s egg component may break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children. As…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Aldo Coviello Jr., who filed a $66 million lawsuit against the City of Laval in 2014, is once again entangled with the municipal administration. President of Aldo Construction and Construction Lafleur, Mr. Coviello has received no fewer than five fines totaling $15,000 over the past four weeks for work carried out without a permit, with the most recent fine dated April 8. Le Chomedey Project The construction site in question is tied to the Le Chomedey housing project, located at the corner of Chomedey Boulevard and des…