Laval QC ☕ Morning Chat
Good morning,
On this Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honour those who have served, while keeping an eye on the commute: a full overnight closure is scheduled on Highway 25. We are also covering arrests following gunfire in Vimont, updated municipal snow removal standards, and a special tribute to a franchise legend in net.
The short version
- Full overnight closure on Highway 25: The stretch between Boulevard des Mille-Îles and Highway 440 will be shut in both directions from Thursday at 10 p.m. to Friday at 5 a.m. for Hydro-Québec operations.
- Snow removal: Laval relaxes its service standards: Adopted by a 16–4 vote, the city’s updated Snow Removal Policy extends response times for salting and sidewalk clearing, drawing criticism from councillor Louise Lortie.
- Carey Price honoured by the Canadiens: The former star netminder was added to the Bell Centre’s Ring of Honour on Tuesday night, one day after his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Close to Home
- Gunfire in Vimont leads to two arrests: Laval police tracked down two suspects following a shooting outside a fitness centre on Monday. The 34-year-old target escaped unharmed.
- Lower standards for local snow clearing: Laval City Council passed an updated policy stretching out timelines for sidewalk plowing and salt spreading, over objections from the interim leader of Parti Laval.
- Two Lavallois pocket six-figure lottery winnings: Claire Leduc won $77,500 with La Poule aux œufs d’or, and Stéphane Lequin earned $31,000 through Grande Vie.
- Memorial service for Correctional Service personnel: Nearly 100 people gathered in Laval on November 7 to pay tribute to staff members who died in the line of duty.
Across Canada
- Remembrance Day ceremonies coast to coast: Canadians are gathering nationwide to reflect, marking the 25th anniversary of the start of the mission in Afghanistan, in which 159 Canadian service members lost their lives.
- Carney departs for four international summits: The Prime Minister heads out from Ottawa on Wednesday for stops in Ireland, the Philippines, Cambodia, and China, where he is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping.
- Budget 2026 criticism focuses on housing: The federal government has stepped back from its target of doubling homebuilding speeds, according to Conservative critics.
Top Story
Vimont shooting: Two arrested following gunfire outside gym
Gunshots rang out around 3:13 p.m. on Monday outside Atlantis Gym Laval, located on Boulevard des Laurentides just north of Boulevard Saint-Martin Est. Multiple callers alerted Laval police after hearing loud detonations.
The 34-year-old targeted victim was not struck. Both suspects fled southbound in a BMW, but patrol officers quickly located the vehicle.
The pursuit ended in Montreal’s Ahuntsic neighbourhood when the fleeing car turned down a dead-end street. Officers executed a tactical interception, colliding with the suspects’ car using their cruiser. No injuries were reported.
Both men were taken into custody and two handguns were recovered at the scene. They were scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday to face charges yet to be finalized.
In detail
Full overnight shutdown on Highway 25 in Laval
The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable has announced a complete closure of Highway 25 in both directions during the night of Thursday, November 12 to Friday, November 13. The affected section spans from Boulevard des Mille-Îles to Highway 440 (Jean-Noël-Lavoie).
The obstruction is required for Hydro-Québec crews to string electrical cables across the highway corridor. The northbound lanes will remain closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., while southbound lanes will reopen earlier, at 4 a.m.
Detour routes will be marked with temporary road signs. The ministry notes that work could be rescheduled if weather turns adverse and encourages drivers to consult Québec 511 before hitting the road.
Snow removal: Laval lowers service benchmarks
Laval’s new Snow Removal Policy, approved by a 16–4 vote at the November council meeting, scales back several benchmarks established in 2023. City councillor and interim leader of Parti Laval, Louise Lortie, voiced strong opposition to the amendments, citing specific data.
Under the revised rules, no salt spreading will occur for accumulations under 2.5 centimetres, whereas the previous Snow Strategy initiated spreading at 1.5 centimetres. For priority 1 and 2 sidewalks, the window for an initial pass expands from 6 to 9 hours during storms under 15 centimetres, and from 6 to 12 hours for heavier snowfall.
The allowable timeframe for the final clearing pass across all sidewalks has doubled, increasing from 12 to 24 hours following the end of precipitation. Louise Lortie argued that the city is lowering standards simply because it cannot meet its own operational goals.
Deputy Mayor Ray Khalil downplayed the shift, contending that the updated framework aligns formal commitments with the actual operational practices crews have used in recent winters. He described the policy as an improvement that puts realistic service commitments on paper.
Carey Price honoured by the Canadiens: Name added to Ring of Honour
On Tuesday night, the Bell Centre honoured one of the greatest goaltenders in Montreal Canadiens history. Carey Price, who guarded the crease for 15 seasons with the franchise, saw his name raised to the team’s Ring of Honour, coming just one day after entering the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Even with a 2–1 overtime loss against the Minnesota Wild, the spotlight stayed firmly on Price. The crowd cheered him on with chants of his name and rounds of “Olé, Olé,” celebrating a player who spent his entire NHL career in Montreal.
“I would like to take a moment to thank the Montreal Canadiens organization for giving me the opportunity to live out a childhood dream,” Price told the crowd. “You gave me a home for 15 years. And I had the honour of being your goaltender.”
For many fans in attendance, the ceremony was a chance to celebrate a central figure of their hockey memories. Price also shared words of encouragement with the current roster: “To you guys, it’s your time now. Enjoy it.”
Coup de Coeur
Carey Price’s tribute is a testament to the enduring bond between an athlete and a hockey market. His reception at the Bell Centre, marked by cheers and tears, shows that fan appreciation doesn’t fade with retirement.
Before you go
On this Remembrance Day, we wish you a meaningful day of reflection. If you are travelling late tonight, plan ahead around the Highway 25 closure. Have a great day. ☕