Laval QC ☕ The Morning Chat
Good morning,
Laval wakes up today to a mix of very down‑to‑earth stories… traffic, sports, gas prices, and what’s happening right around the corner. Here’s the quick version to start your day, followed by the stories worth more than a sip of coffee on the run.
Top Stories This Morning
- Young girl found alone on a Laval boulevard – A Laval woman says she found a small child walking alone on a busy boulevard after the girl slipped out of her daycare unnoticed.
- FC Supra du Québec officially launches – The club unveiled its first roster at Carrefour Laval ahead of its debut in the Canadian Professional Soccer League.
- Carpooling potential in Montréal – A new study suggests Montréal is among the cities where carpooling could most reduce travel times.
- Major road closures in Montréal – Several significant traffic disruptions are expected over the long weekend.
Noteworthy
- Street prayers banned in Quebec – A new law ends street prayers, while allowing municipalities to authorize them under certain conditions.
- Weather alerts across Quebec – Several regions are under alerts heading into the Easter weekend.
- Cuts to water‑quality monitoring – Testing may no longer be conducted at roughly 50 sampling stations across Quebec.
- New COVID‑19 variant circulating in Canada – The virus continues to spread, with accumulating short‑ and medium‑term impacts.
Across Canada
- $51 million in new aid for Ukraine – The federal government adds another round of support, after nearly $26 billion since 2022.
- Canadians worried about the Strait of Hormuz – A new poll shows concerns about economic impacts and household budgets.
Main Story
Young girl found alone on a busy Laval boulevard after slipping out of her daycare
The incident has raised serious concerns in Laval: a young girl was found alone on Sainte‑Rose Boulevard after leaving her daycare, three blocks away. According to the woman who spotted her, a car travelling in the opposite direction nearly hit the child.
The driver, Cleopatra Pitsakis, stopped immediately to help. The girl told her she had left her daycare and needed help getting back. The two walked together to the facility, where staff were stunned to realize the child was missing.
Pitsakis filed a police complaint and says she has video showing the moment she returned the girl to the daycare. She is calling for an investigation into how a child could leave the premises without being noticed.
Quebec’s Ministry of Families has not yet commented.
In Depth
FC Supra du Québec unveils its first roster at Carrefour Laval
FC Supra du Québec presented its inaugural roster during an event at Carrefour Laval on April 2. The club becomes the first Quebec‑based team in the Canadian Professional Soccer League.
The project highlights Quebec‑born players and aims to showcase local talent. The organization also says it wants to build community ties and inspire young athletes.
The first match is set for April 11 in British Columbia against Pacific FC. Early home games will be played at the CEPSUM in Montréal, before most of the home schedule shifts to Laval’s Stade Boréale starting May 3.
Gas at 1.999/L in Laval: a price that’s turning heads
The 1.999‑per‑litre price posted at several Laval stations continues to make drivers do a double‑take. Since yesterday, reactions have been pouring in, both online and in person, with many residents calling it a true “sticker shock.”
A new tool from the Régie Essence Québec, launched this week, now lets drivers track gas prices in real time. For many, checking before filling up has quickly become a habit, especially when every tenth of a cent counts.
Coup de Cœur
The launch of FC Supra du Québec feels genuinely uplifting. Beyond the sport itself, there’s something powerful in the idea of giving local talent a visible stage right here at home.
Before You Go
That’s it for this morning. Wishing you a smooth day ahead, a coffee that stays warm just long enough, and with any luck, a fill‑up that doesn’t make you roll your eyes too hard. ☕