That includes two checks for $15,000, which were presented by the City of Laval and the Caisse Desjardins of Centre and East Laval. Laval’s multinational Couche-Tard also gave $10,000.

The money raised during that day will be donated to the Centre de bénévolat et moisson Laval (CBML) and the Société St-Vincent-de-Paul.

Observed Increase

In addition, nearly $50,000 was raised during the street drive of that 22nd edition. It represents an 18 per cent increase from last year’s drive.

Provincially, more than $2.8 million was raised on the same day. Laval ranked ninth among the regions having raised the largest amount. (N.P.)

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Latour would have left a family member’s home living in Laval on Sept. 21.

His relatives haven’t heard from him since, and are worried about his health, as he would have made worrying comments. He was travelling in a vehicle, and therefore can travel great distances.

Description and Vehicle

Latour is a white man who speaks French. He is 1.85 meters tall (6 feet), and weighs about 70 kilos (154 pounds). He has brown eyes and grey hair.

The SPL specifies that Latour owns a white 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The license plate of the vehicle is W96 PJE.

Anyone with information about Latour can communicate, confidentially, on the SPL info line at 450 662-INFO (4636) or 911, mentioning the file LVL-220921-059. (B.L.)

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That money will allow the hospital to obtain three vital signs monitors, and a ventilation device  to safely resuscitate newborns

This sum will make it possible to obtain three vital signs monitors and a ventilation device to resuscitate newborns in complete safety.

The donation will also help the Cité-de-la-Santé to get three laryngoscopes with cameras and blades of different sizes for neonatal and pediatric patients, as those facilitate rapid intubation for small patients. Other equipment is also part of the purchases the hospital will be able to afford with the donation.

Opération Enfant Soleil has donated $825,172 to the Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé over the years.

“The equipment provided by Opération Enfant Soleil helps us a lot, and gives us a choice of material that is more sofisticated,” said pediatric nurse from the place, Pascale Simard, via press release. “It allows us to keep our babies here, in our regional centre, instead of transferring them to centres in Montreal, Quebec or other cities.”

In total, 116 donations will be made to organizations and hospitals across the province this year.

They’ll help to realize various project related to the prevention of disease in young people through physical activity and healthy lifestyles, to offer the best medical care to children, to support medical teams and to support families when they need it most. (N.P.)

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With this initiative, Laval’s community organization is employing an outreach worker in order to create meaningful connections with young girls working in the sex industry on Île Jésus who are victims, or at risk of being victims of sexual, financial, psychological and physical violence.

In Virtual Mode

The Internet part of the project connects with another group of young girls, which are those receiving their clients in private places, like an apartment, a condominium or house, and can only be joined online.

The project submitted by Laval’s SSSG thus answers the prevention and intervention program’s criteria, which financially supports projects looking to prevent and counter sexual abuse of young people who have been victims of it, or are at risk.

The prevention and intervention program mainly aims to increase the intervention capacity regarding to the fight against sexual abuse, improve knowledge on the characteristics of the victims, and establish practices that meet their expressed needs.

It’s one of the key measures of the government’s action plan for 2021-2026, in response to the recommendations of the Select Committee on the Sexual Exploitation of Minors.

Words from Elected Politicians

“Every day, the trap of sexual abuse closes on a significant number of minors, including young girls,” said via press release Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security. “(…) Thereby, we also recognize the extraordinary work of our community organizations on the field in terms of prevention and intervention.”

“The safety of our young girls isn’t negotiable, regardless of the field they decide to work in for a living,” added Christopher Skeete, MP for Sainte-Rose, in the same press release. Yet, the number of young girls who are victims of sexual abuse is barely decreasing. (…) I am sure that the hiring of an outreach worker Laval’s SSSG will be of great help to its clientele of young women.” (B.L.)

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Paired with an investigator, Kino and his police partner are part of the Sex Crimes Squad.

He may also be called upon for some police interventions, as well as during prevention events.

Strengthened Support

Moreover, the duo offers support to victims during the legal process.

Kino may be present to reassure victims who will have to go through the complaint process, and then trial if necessary, both during meetings with investigators, prosecutors and during testimony in court.

As you might expect, that whole process can last over time and lead to stress, anguish and anxiety.

“The arrival of Kino among us enhances the human and innovative approach offered to victims who deal with our Service,” assures Manon Ouellet, Associate Director of the Direction of investigations, corporate affairs and the protection of the integrity and municipal ethics of the SPL, via press release. “The use of an emotional support dog is also a great tool for facilitating communication with children. Kino’s great qualities and skills will undoubtedly contribute to the well-being of those who cross his path.”

Partnership

Welcoming a support dog within the SPL was made possible thanks to the involvement of several stakeholders and the valuable collaboration of partners, like the Club Lions de Laval and the Fondation des Lions du Canada Chiens-Guides.

Let’s remember that the creation of the Chien de soutien squad is part of the new service offer in public safety being implemented at the SPL, just like the Sex Crimes Squad, implemented to ensure better handling of complaints and support for victims.

It confronts problems like pimping, sexual assault, human trafficking and sexual exploitation of minors, adds the Laval police organization in its press release. (B.L.)

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