Laval Today. May. 1, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The morning chat

Good morning,

This morning’s brief looks at what’s moving across Laval and the North Shore: gas prices climbing past $2, police forces coordinating against extortion, and a few Québec files that shape daily life. Add a bit of transport, a bit of cost‑of‑living pressure, and just enough hockey to suggest the evening could get lively.

To Watch

Fréchette aims to keep up the pace ahead of the election: The premier has highlighted several recent moves before the National Assembly resumes.
Canada will host the future Defence, Security and Resilience Bank: Prime Minister Carney’s Davos speech weighed heavily in the decision, according to negotiator Isabelle Hudon.

Elsewhere

The Canadiens can close out their series tonight at the Bell Centre: Montréal leads Tampa Bay 3–2.
Hydro‑Québec tweaks its logo mid‑series against the Lightning: The nod removes the lightning‑bolt shape from the “Q.”
Ottawa awaits information from OpenAI in the Tumbler Ridge case: The government wants clarity on safety protocols first.
The Pentagon has authorized production of HIMARS systems for Canada: Work is expected to continue through 2028.

Main Story

In Laval, gas climbs back above $2 per litre, and filling up becomes a calculation

Gas prices have once again crossed the $2‑per‑litre mark in parts of Greater Montréal, including Laval. One station on boulevard Le Corbusier was showing 203.9 cents Friday morning.

What stands out most is the spread between stations. Some are well above the threshold, while others remain slightly lower elsewhere in the region. For many drivers, a routine stop becomes a small comparison exercise before pulling out the card.

The report also notes that the Régie Essence Québec offers a tool to track prices. Sometimes, a few minutes’ detour can be worth more than a coffee.

In Depth

In Coaticook, two cousins reinvent the family farm

Two young producers from Coaticook, Kaïla and Sabrina Boivin, are taking over the Juar family farm and preparing to invest $7 million to modernize it. At 27, and mothers of very young children, they’re carrying forward a business passed down through six generations — and already dreaming of handing it to a seventh.

Their plan: build a new dairy complex where the 155 cows can move freely, rest on mats, and head to robotic milking stations on their own. It’s a small revolution for a farm founded in 1885, and a very concrete step toward better animal welfare and a lighter physical workload for the two entrepreneurs.

Between visiting more than thirty farms, training a new employee and managing short nights with their babies, the cousins are moving forward without hesitation. They want to work differently than their fathers did, with facilities designed for their reality and the future of the business.

In a sector where women are still under‑represented, their path reflects a new generation of agricultural leaders who are stepping up, training hard and reshaping their communities. And in their voices, you can already hear the pride of those building for the long term.

Kidnapping and Extortion: Silya Medkour Sentenced to Over Four Years

In Montréal, Silya Medkour has been sentenced to just over four years in prison for a 2023 kidnapping and extortion case that led to a widely shared police intervention on Cherrier Street. The incident circulated heavily on social media at the time, partly due to the chaotic attempt to flee before her arrest.

Medkour — now 22 — pleaded guilty to four charges, including kidnapping, extortion and aggravated assault. Having already spent significant time in pre‑trial custody, she has roughly three months left to serve. Her co‑accused is expected back in court next week.

According to the evidence, the case began in a short‑term rental where a dispute escalated and required a rapid police response. An anonymous tip allowed officers to locate the victim and intercept the two accused.

Authorities say the ruling comes as extortion and targeted violence continue to concern the metropolitan region. While each case is unique, the decision underscores how seriously the courts treat these situations and how coordinated police work remains essential to public safety.

Washington Approves New Cross‑Border Pipeline Project

In the United States, President Donald Trump has signed a presidential permit allowing Bridger Pipeline to move forward with a new pipeline linking the Canada–U.S. border to Wyoming. The project, which could transport up to 550,000 barrels of oil per day, inevitably recalls the debates surrounding Keystone XL, abandoned in 2021, though the exact route remains unclear.

In Canada, Ottawa has not indicated whether it supports the initiative, focusing instead on broader goals around energy security and market diversification. South Bow — the company created from the split of TC Energy — is exploring whether existing Keystone XL infrastructure could be reused, fuelling speculation about a potential connection between the two projects.

Even with the presidential permit, Bridger Pipeline still faces several regulatory steps, including in Montana and with the Bureau of Land Management. In other words, the political green light revives the file but does not guarantee imminent construction.

Coup de Cœur

There’s something deeply inspiring in the way Kaïla and Sabrina Boivin are taking over the family farm and shaping it with their own vision. Two young mothers, a six‑generation legacy and a bold modernization project centred on animal welfare and the next generation. It’s proof that you can honour what came before while opening the door to a more thoughtful, humane and sustainable way of working the land.

Before You Go

Wishing you a simple, efficient day, and a fill‑up that doesn’t sting too much. In Laval, when everything costs a little more, good information already goes a long way. ☕