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This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Palm Bites brand date squares due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected products were primarily distributed in Ontario and online, but they may have also been sold in other provinces and territories. The recalled products were sold in packs of three date squares, with the original and chocolate flavors affected. All units produced between October 8, 2024, and February 14, 2025, are included in the recall. Consumers who have these products should dispose of them or…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI On Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, residents of Laval are invited to take part in two free winter activities: Fabreville en Neige and Fest’hivernal. Fabreville en Neige On Saturday, February 22, from 1 PM to 4 PM, residents are welcome to join a free family-friendly winter festival at Parc Isabelle (400 Jacques Street, Fabreville). Several local organizations will be present to offer cultural and sports activities, as well as delicious treats. Participants can take part in a snow castle challenge, enjoy giant and inflatable games,…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is currently recalling Swiss Chalet brand chicken breast nuggets due to the presence of bone fragments. The recall was initiated by the company after reports of injuries associated with consuming this product. These chicken breast nuggets were distributed across Canada. The product was sold in 700-gram packages with the UPC 066701011479. The “Best Before” dates indicated are September 7, 2025, and September 26, 2025. Consumers who have this product should not consume it. They are advised to dispose of it or return…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI Being sued in a civil case for $6 million, six former co-defendants of Gilles Vaillancourt could face trial in 2028. “We estimate that the case will be ready in 2026 and expect to go to trial around 2028,” said Simon Tremblay, Senior Director of the City of Laval’s Legal Affairs Department, in an interview with Courrier Laval. Allegations of Corruption and Collusion In a legal action filed on December 14, 2022, the City of Laval claims that Pierre Lambert, Claude de Guise, Jean Gauthier, Jean Bertrand, Robert…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced new closures around the Charles-De Gaulle Bridge, which connects Montreal and Terrebonne. These closures are necessary due to ongoing repair work. From Friday, February 21, to Saturday, February 22, from 9:30 PM to 9:00 AM, and From Sunday, February 23, to Monday, February 24, from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM, Highway 40 will be completely closed eastbound between Exit 89 in Montreal and the access ramp from des Migrateurs Street in Terrebonne. During the same period, Exits 92…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI This morning, Friday, February 14, at 5:30 a.m., the first users will be able to access the pedestrian tunnel linking the multifunctional Espace Montmorency complex to the Montmorency metro station in downtown Laval. Construction of the pedestrian tunnel, which began in the fall of 2023 and was initially estimated at approximately $5 million, was entirely funded by a consortium consisting of the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ, Groupe Montoni, and Montez Corporation. A formal ceremony will take place next Monday, February 17, in the afternoon to mark…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The municipal election campaign is officially underway. Midweek, the opposition group Action Laval called a press conference to confirm the mayoral candidacy of its deputy chief of staff, Frédéric Mayer. Mayer wasted no time in criticizing Mayor Stéphane Boyer’s administration and the elected officials of the Mouvement lavallois, a party he describes as “worn out by power,” claiming that their “third term” would be “one too many.” Budget in Focus If elected on Sunday, November 2, Mayer’s first move will be to establish a multiparty commission on…

This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The Boyer administration is pulling out the heavy artillery to support local exporting businesses in response to the American tariff threat. On February 12, the city announced a $4.5M aid plan over three years. “To reduce Laval’s economic dependence on the fluctuations of the U.S. market, the City must help its businesses diversify their commercial partners,” stated Mayor Stéphane Boyer in a press release. Thousands of Jobs at Stake At the last municipal assembly, the mayor mentioned the potential loss of “thousands of local jobs” if the…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI The residents of a rental building on Trépanier Street in Chomedey will have to find temporary housing after a fire broke out due to ashes being disposed of in a combustible container. The incident occurred around 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, when a 911 call was made. The fire took place in a residential area enclosed between Curé-Labelle and Saint-Martin boulevards, Chemin du Souvenir, and 100th Avenue. Laval’s Fire Safety Service (SSIL) dispatched seven units to the scene, totaling 26 firefighters and their officers. The first…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI. Fourteen locations in Laval have been identified as spots visited by recent measles cases, including Carrefour Laval. As of Wednesday, January 8, over five cases of measles had been reported in Quebec since the outbreak began in December 2024. On Sunday, January 12, the province confirmed an 11th case, involving a person who visited Carrefour Laval during their contagious period, potentially exposing thousands to the disease. “Given the small number of cases, it is not possible to disclose the exact number of cases by city or administrative region…