This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
National Patriots’ Day will take place on Monday, May 19. On this occasion, many businesses and public institutions will be closed.
This includes federal and provincial service centers, such as the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) service centers. Banks and credit unions will also be closed on May 19.
Among the establishments that will remain open are shopping centers, retail stores, restaurants, bars, pharmacies, cinemas, hardware stores, and most sports centers.
Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) and Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) branches will also be accessible.
In Laval
The City of Laval’s citizen service counters and its tax, assessment, engineering, and urban planning counters will all be closed for Patriots’ Day.
The same applies to the municipal court, social emergency services, and the police headquarters.
The 311 service will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on that day, while local police stations will remain open as usual. The municipal impound lot will also be accessible to citizens.
The ecocenter will be open on Monday, as will household garbage, organic waste, recycling, and bulky item collection, which will proceed according to the regular schedule.
Libraries and Recreation
Laval’s libraries, the Maison des arts de Laval, and the Alfred-Pellan Hall will be closed on Monday, May 19.
Arenas will be open according to their usual schedule. This also applies to the Centre de la nature.
Finally, indoor swimming pools will be closed on Patriots’ Day.
Transportation
On this public holiday, the Société de transport de Laval (STL) will run its Saturday schedule for all buses in the region.
As for the Exo’s Saint-Jérôme (line 12), it will operate on a weekend schedule on Monday, May 19. This line serves the Sainte-Rose, Vimont, and De la Concorde stations. (N.P.)
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