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Good morning,
Today’s roundup is all about what’s concrete, local, and useful. We’re looking at a police investigation in Sainte‑Dorothée, hockey at Place Bell, transport changes in Montréal, and a few Québec‑level files that could have very real effects on your day‑to‑day life.
What to know this morning
- Montréal’s LPHF team will open its semifinal at Place Bell The team has chosen the Minnesota Frost as its opponent, and the series begins May 2 in Laval.
- Montréal’s metro extends its anti‑loitering rule to 2027 The STM says the measure has helped reduce certain incidents and service interruptions.
- Montréal‑Trudeau Airport is modifying access to the arrivals area until May 1 Morning traffic is being redirected to the departures level during construction work.
- Possible measles exposures reported in Montréal Three locations have been identified, including the Montréal Casino and an indoor golf centre.
- Québec appoints Louise Blais as emissary for the CUSMA review She’ll be working with the federal team as the process begins July 1.
Here at home and nearby
- An LPHF matchup is coming to Laval The semifinal between Montréal and the Frost will be played at Place Bell, putting Laval once again at the centre of a major sports moment.
Across Québec and Canada
- Québec Liberals propose an increased QST rebate on new homes The measure would apply to properties valued at $500,000 or less, with rebates up to $10,000.
- Québec sports organizations call for an energy‑drink ban for youth under 16 A petition supporting the idea has gathered more than 31,000 signatures.
Top Story
Montréal’s LPHF team will open its semifinal at Place Bell in Laval
Montréal has chosen the Minnesota Frost as its semifinal opponent after finishing first in the Professional Women’s Hockey League standings.
Game 1 is set for May 2 at 2 p.m. at Place Bell in Laval.
Montréal won all four of its regular‑season matchups against Minnesota this year, including two in overtime. The other semifinal will feature Ottawa versus Boston.
For a closer look
STM extends its anti‑loitering rule in the Montréal metro until 2027
The Société de transport de Montréal is extending its mandatory‑circulation rule in the metro until April 30, 2027. The measure allows special constables to intervene when someone is in a station for reasons unrelated to transit.
The STM says the rule has been applied roughly 2,500 times per month.
Between November 2025 and March 2026, service interruptions caused by intentional acts dropped by 22%, and late‑night escorts out of stations fell by 36% compared to the previous year.
Even if it’s happening in Montréal, it’s the kind of measure that affects many Laval residents who rely on the metro. Daily commutes rarely appreciate surprises.
Possible measles exposures reported at three Montréal locations
Montréal public health reports that a contagious individual from outside the region visited three locations in mid‑April.
- April 17: Golf intérieur Le Birdie Rosemont, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- April 18: Montréal Casino, midnight to 5 a.m.
- April 17–18: Hôtel Les Suites Saint‑François‑Xavier in Old Montréal (two separate time windows)
People considered protected include those who have received two doses of the measles vaccine. Unvaccinated individuals must isolate at home from day 5 to day 14 after exposure.
Québec Liberals propose increasing the QST rebate for new‑home buyers
The Québec Liberal Party is proposing a rebate of 36% of the QST paid on a new home, up to a maximum of $10,000, for properties valued at $500,000 or less.
For multi‑unit buildings, the rebate could reach $30,000, depending on the number of units.
The party frames the measure as a temporary five‑year response to the housing crisis. The annual cost is estimated at $125 million.
Coup de CÅ“ur
Seeing Laval host another major sports moment at Place Bell isn’t just a line on a schedule. It’s a reminder that the city still knows how to bring people together… those evenings when everyone’s attention turns in the same direction.
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