Author: Nicholas Pereira
Three restaurants and food establishments in Laval have been fined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) since May 26th. The total of the offenses amounts to $2,500. The Fu Lam restaurant at Center Laval, at 1600 boulevard Le Corbusier, was notably sanctioned since the premises were not free of all species of animals, including rodents, insects or their excrement. The fine amounted to $1000. This is a repeat offense for the place which was sanctioned by the MAPAQ in April. Le Jardin des Saules, a private residence for seniors, was instead fined $1,000 because the premises were…
Two Laval food establishments have received fines from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) since the beginning of 2023. These total an amount of $3500. Poissonnerie Sami, a fish shop located at 1550 Daniel-Johnson Boulevard, was fined the largest amounting to $2,000. This is due to a deficiency in storage or any other operation that would be likely to affect food hygiene. For its part, the ChoNeslya Bar, located at 3725 Sainte-Rose Boulevard, was first fined $1,000 because it “held a heat-alterable product without cooling it without delay and without maintaining it constantly at an internal and ambient…
A new Aisle 24 (in French Marché Allée 24 ) should open its doors at Place Montmorency in the spring of 2023. This new store concept will be located at 777 Le Corbusier Boulevard. The store will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since no on-site employee is needed. Customers simply need to install the mobile app on their smartphone and then create an account using a credit card and an ID. The same application will unlock the doors of the premises, then consumers can complete their purchases at one of the self-service checkouts. Many products…
The Service de police de Laval (SPL) arrested a suspect linked with gunshots that injured a person Monday night, in the parking lot of the Adonis Laval food market, in Chomedey. The victim was initially going there as part of an exchange of goods. The person was hit in the lower body, and taken to a hospital. The SPL confirmed there’s no fear for the life of the victim despite serious. The police received a first call in connection with the conflict at 6:40 p.m. because of the gunshots heard. Once there, the SPL arrested a 34-year-old suspect, who was…
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) North Classic brought close to 8,000 spectators at Place Bell, over the weekend of Nov. 25–27. It was the first time that event took place in Laval. Three matches per day were scheduled between the teams of Stephen F. Austin, Quinnipiac, Montana State, UNCG, MTSU, and Hofstra. “We know Montreal and Laval are basketball fans,” said Emilio Zaga Mendez, brand manager at Evenko. “We hope it becomes a recurring event every year.” MTSU Stands Out All six teams played three matches during the weekend. MTSU was the only perfect team, winning its three matches. It…
Two pedestrians were hit by vehicles yesterday evening less than two hours apart. The first pedestrian was travelling from east to west, at 7656, des Laurentides Boulevard, which is located between Riopelle and Rémillard streets, in Auteuil. The driver was heading south when the collision occurred. “Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers were attempted when help arrived, but the death of the victim was confirmed on the spot,” confirmed the Service de police de Laval (SPL) spokesperson, Stéphanie Beshara. “The victim was a 61-year-old man.” Critical Condition The second incident took place on Cartier Boulevard. A 37-year-old woman was crossing Cartier Boulevard…
National Director of Public Health of Quebec, Dr. Luc Boileau, provided an update on the situation surrounding the evolution of infectious respiratory diseases, during a press briefing held yesterday. He mentioned that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which mainly affects young children, had already peaked a few days ago, and that its circulation is decreasing. The effect of that slowdown should be reflected in pediatric care units in the coming weeks. On the other side, the influenza’s peak has still not arrived. “It’s a virus in strong progression,” Boileau said. “All indicators of the flu season started much faster than…
The City of Laval awarded 106 medals to athletes, coaches and officials from the region during the 64th evening of the Mérite sportif lavallois, which took place on Nov. 22, at the Marcellin-Champagnat Theatre. Most of the medalists were participants of the 55e Finale des Jeux du Québec – Laval 2022 (Quebec Games). That evening also made it possible to recognize the dedication of all organizers of the event. “They’ve worked for more than three years to brilliantly welcome sports delegations from all regions of the province, and promote our municipality,” said member of the executive committee and responsible for…
Revenu Québec announced that the distribution of cheques by the provincial government, to deal with the rise in the inflation rate, will begin by the beginning of this month. That financial assistance will be given to more than 6.5 million taxpayers. The amount will be $600 for people whose individual income does not exceed $50,000. It will gradually decrease for those with an income slightly above $50,000. It will be $400 for the $54,000 to $100,000 range. Again, there will be a distribution, which will be gradually reduced to $104,000. That amount will be adjusted, according to income for 2021.…
Yvon Michel, President and CEO of Groupe GYM, announced on yesterday evening that the main fight of Dec. 1’s boxing gala, opposing Kim Clavel and Yesica Nery Plata, at Place Bell, was postponed due to the state of health of the Quebec boxer. Clavel also expressed herself on social networks. “I am sick,” Clavel wrote on Facebook. “I have a 40-degree fever since yesterday afternoon. I’m lucky to have a promoter who cares about my health. Unlike basketball, I can’t bench if I’m not feeling good. Boxing is dangerous.” For his part, Michel maintained that Clavel’s affected by influenza, via…