Laval QC ☕ The morning chat
Good morning,
Today we’re following stories that are truly moving forward. FC Supra goes from unveiling its roster to stepping onto the field, Terrebonne votes today, and several more concrete issues touch daily life, from transportation to telecom contracts.
In Brief
- FC Supra begins its first season After unveiling its inaugural roster earlier this month, the Laval‑linked club officially starts its journey with a team rooted in Quebec.
- Voters head to the polls in Terrebonne This federal by‑election is drawing close attention, especially since it could help the Liberals reach a technical majority.
- REM outage leads to tunnel evacuation A service interruption overnight on April 11 forced passengers to be evacuated between McGill and Édouard‑Montpetit.
- Quebec prepares for Christine Fréchette’s swearing‑in The MNA for Sanguinet is set to be sworn in on Wednesday and form her Cabinet next week.
- CRTC aims to better protect customers at the end of discounts and contracts Providers will now be required to notify customers before a contract, discount, or promotion expires.
Local Stories
- Éducart challenges terrace refusal in Laval The association is contesting the City’s decision regarding a terrace at its Grande Rue location.
- A new breakfast spot coming to Laval Yolks Breakfast has signed its second franchise agreement in Quebec, with a restaurant planned for Laval.
- Windy, rainy week ahead in the Montréal region Gusts up to 70 km/h are expected Monday, with rain beginning Tuesday.
- Saint‑Laurent CEGEP francization program to close The CSN says about 15 positions will be lost.
Society & Politics
- Book industry worried about school budgets A budget reform is raising fears of an even steeper drop in book purchases in schools.
- Lebanon says it is working toward a full Israeli withdrawal The Lebanese government says it is seeking to end the war and obtain a complete withdrawal from the territory.
Top Story
FC Supra du Québec moves from planning to action in its first season
FC Supra du Québec officially begins its first season in the Canadian professional soccer league. After presenting its roster earlier this month, the Laval‑associated club now steps onto the field with a group made up entirely of players connected to Quebec.
The organization describes this approach as the core of its project. The goal is to give local talent a clearer showcase and create a more direct path to professional soccer without forcing players to leave the province to advance.
The club also wants to address a long‑standing issue in the sport. For years, many promising Quebec players have been under‑scouted or insufficiently supported in their development. FC Supra hopes to position itself as part of the solution.
It’s an ambitious bet, since it deliberately limits the recruitment pool. But the organization sees strength in that constraint. The club is banking on a strong shared identity, a clear Quebec anchor, and a project that resonates with the community.
In Depth
A closely watched federal by‑election in Terrebonne today
Voters head to the polls Monday in three federal by‑elections, including Terrebonne.
The vote is drawing particular attention because it follows the annulment of the previous result due to an Elections Canada error. A Liberal win could also give the party a technical majority in the House of Commons.
Even when it happens just next door, a vote like this often echoes far beyond the riding.
REM outage led to a late‑night tunnel evacuation
A power failure on the REM network interrupted service overnight on April 11 between Brossard and Édouard‑Montpetit.
Passengers had to be evacuated between McGill and Édouard‑Montpetit stations and escorted on foot through the tunnel to Édouard‑Montpetit. No injuries were reported.
The story doesn’t end there. Procedures surrounding the incident will now be reviewed with the relevant partners.
Budget reform in education worries the book sector
The book industry fears that changes to school service centre budget rules will further weaken book purchases in schools.
The biggest concern is the merging of several funding envelopes into a broader category. Until now, one protected envelope was dedicated to book purchases. That protection may disappear just as the sector is already facing a sharp decline.
The cited figures show an 11.9% drop in library and school book purchases in 2025, representing roughly 250,000 fewer youth books. The sector is calling for the book budget to remain intact.
CRTC will require providers to better notify customers before discounts or contracts end
The CRTC now requires telecom companies to notify customers before a contract, discount, or promotion expires.
Notifications must also include other available plans and how to access them. The measure also applies to international roaming when data usage reaches $50.
For consumers, it’s the kind of quiet change that can prevent a few unpleasant surprises. Sometimes, that’s already a lot.
Coup de cœur
FC Supra isn’t just promising a new team. The project is also trying to keep here the kinds of careers that too often slip away. For Laval, it’s the kind of initiative that makes you want to follow what comes next.
Before we go
Thanks for spending part of your morning with us.
Wishing you a grounded, well‑informed day, ideally with a coffee that does its job on the first try.