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This article written in french by Stéphane St-Amour was automatically translated using AI The large cedar hedge that marked the northern boundary of Bernard-Landry Park over a distance of more than 200 meters was removed last week. “Everyone was in shock,” says Monique Chartrand over the phone, referring to the park users who visit daily. These “majestic mature cedars,” which lined the path leading to the 30-hectare natural site in the eastern part of the park, served as a screen for the parking lots and various institutional establishments operated by the Integrated Health and Social Services Center (CISSS) of Laval…

This article written in french by Geneviève Quessy was automatically translated using AI Jagmeet Grewal, found guilty last February of causing the deaths of four people in a pile-up on Highway A-440 in August 2019 while driving a semi-trailer truck, had hoped to be released until his sentencing. However, the court has ruled otherwise. The decision was handed down at the Laval courthouse on Thursday, October 24. Jagmeet Grewal will remain in custody until the end of the proceedings. Detained since September for failing to comply with conditions, the 58-year-old hoped to be released before the end of his trial.…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI A five-vehicle pile-up occurred on Papineau Avenue (Route 335) on the morning of Friday, October 25. The 911 call was made at 10:21 a.m., and Laval Fire Department arrived on the scene by 10:29 a.m. The response required four units and 14 firefighters. The Laval Police Department (SPL) and Urgences-Santé were also on site. Injuries Three victims were transported to the hospital due to shock, while two others were assessed on-site and declined transportation. Extrication was necessary to remove individuals from the vehicles. The case has been…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling hundreds of frozen products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The recalled products come from various brands and were distributed in both Canada and the United States. The full list of affected products is available here, along with images of their packaging. No cases of illness related to the consumption of these products have been reported so far, as the contamination risk was discovered during routine testing at the manufacturing facility. Recalled products Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not show…

This article written in french by Corinne Prince was automatically translated using AI The City of Laval has announced improvements in the handling of citizen requests, along with several other initiatives utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the efficiency of its municipality. “We would like the City of Laval to be the most efficient in Quebec,” stated Mayor Stéphane Boyer during a press conference held on Thursday, October 17. “We have growing needs. We want to respond to the challenges facing our society, our community, and our citizens, but our revenues are limited. In my opinion, efficiency may not be…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Thursday, October 17, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested a 14-year-old teenager in connection with alarming calls targeting various establishments in Laval over the past two weeks. In recent days, several establishments received threatening calls, leading to precautionary lockdowns in some schools. Although these threats were unfounded, the SPL, the Laval School Service Center, and other partners worked together and made no compromises regarding public safety. “A significant police investigation began, and our teams spared no effort to ensure the safety of everyone,” stated Laval police…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI On Wednesday, October 2, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested Alain Jr Bernecky, 45, suspected of committing a theft at a jewelry store in Chomedey in August. Recall that on Thursday, September 19, the Laval police requested the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a jewelry theft that occurred during the summer, on the morning of Monday, August 12. The scene was captured by surveillance cameras. On Wednesday, October 2, a planned operation in collaboration with the Investigative Post squads, Azimut, the Judicial Identity unit, and…

This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI François Dion won a Maxmillions prize, worth $1,000,000, during the Lotto Max draw held on September 17. An occasional lottery player, the Laval resident discovered he had won the prize the day after the draw by checking his numbers on the Loto-Québec website. He immediately called his brother to share the news. “This is the kind of thing that only happens once in a lifetime,” said the new millionaire as he received his prize. With the winnings, he plans to buy a condo and go on a…

The Bureau of Public Hearings on the Environment (BAPE) has published its investigation and targeted consultation report on the reconstruction project of the Gédéon-Ouimet Bridge, which spans the Mille-Îles River between Laval and Boisbriand, by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (MTMD) of Quebec. This report was produced following a request made by Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife, and Parks, in June 2024. This consultation “was specifically intended to address the issues surrounding the concerns and questions that were communicated to it, namely the noise climate during the future operational phase of…

This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI A commercial building on Boulevard Saint-Martin Ouest was damaged by a fire of suspicious origin on the evening of Sunday, October 6. Criminal incident This marks the second criminal incident of this kind in Chomedey since late Friday evening, October 4. This time, it was at 5:58 PM when 911 was alerted to a fire occurring in the rear annex of a commercial complex located just east of Route 117 (Boulevard Curé-Labelle). The location is currently used for storage. Arriving on the scene at 6:03 PM, the…