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Laval Today. Oct. 2, 2026

Laval QC โ˜• The morning chat

Good morning,

Today, we’re talking safety, memory, and commitment. Two Laval police officers were injured in a collision, the city commemorated the victims of the Concorde overpass, and local businesses were honoured. Enjoy the read.

What to remember this morning

  • Two Laval police officers injured in a collision in Vimont: Their vehicle struck an SUV while they were responding to an emergency call, and all three people involved walked away with injuries considered minor.
  • Laval remembers the victims of the Concorde overpass, 20 years later: Nearly 200 people attended the first official commemoration ceremony, held near Jules-Verne school.
  • Three Laval businesses honoured at the Entreprendre ici gala: Inspecteasy, Novo Trafic, and L’ร‰cole fait du Bruit are among this year’s 24 winners.
  • Laval’s opposition parties join the campaign: Action Laval and Parti Laval are calling for a reform of municipal democracy.

Around town

  • Twenty years after the collapse of the Concorde overpass, Laval commemorates: The ceremony, organized by the Sociรฉtรฉ d’histoire et de gรฉnรฉalogie de l’รŽle Jรฉsus, took place on September 30. A white rose and a candle were offered to participants. Executive director Jasmin Miville-Allard recalled the names of the five victims and the importance of remembering for generations who didn’t live through the event.
  • Three Laval businesses honoured at the Entreprendre ici gala: The ceremony was held on September 24 at the Thรฉรขtre Cartier in Montreal. The three companiesโ€”Inspecteasy, Novo Trafic, and L’ร‰cole fait du Bruitโ€”were selected among 24 winners representing seven administrative regions of Quebec. They will receive financial support of up to $25,000, plus business development assistance.

Main story

Two Laval police officers injured in a collision with a civilian vehicle in Vimont

Thursday morning, around 11:30 a.m., a patrol car from the Service de police de Laval (SPL) collided with an SUV at the intersection of boulevard des Laurentides and rue Renaud, in the Vimont district.

The officers were travelling northbound with lights and siren on, responding to an emergency call about a case of domestic violence. At the corner of rue Renaud, the patrol vehicle struck a Ford Mustang Mach-E that was heading east and turning onto boulevard des Laurentides.

The two officers suffered injuries to their upper bodies, while the SUV driver, a 49-year-old woman, was injured in her lower body. All three people involved were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not life-threatening.

Boulevard des Laurentides was closed to northbound traffic between boulevard Saint-Martin and rue de Dakar to allow investigators to analyze the scene.

In detail

Laval’s opposition parties join the provincial election campaign

Action Laval and Parti Laval, which together represent four of the five opposition members on the city council, have decided to make their voices heard in the provincial campaign.

In early September, David De Cotis (Action Laval) and Louise Lortie (Parti Laval) co-signed an open letter in La Presse with representatives of opposition parties from Gatineau, Trois-Riviรจres, Lรฉvis, and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. They are asking party leaders to commit to mandating the Ministry of Municipal Affairs within the first 100 days of a new government to begin a reform of municipal democracy.

Three weeks later, Action Laval leader Achille Cifelli renewed the call to those vying for the premiership. The six opposition parties are calling for an update to the Cities and Towns Act, whose last major revision dates back more than 60 years.

Louise Lortie, interim leader of Parti Laval, laments that opposition members are too often shut out of where decisions are made. She cites as an example the overrepresentation of governing party members on committees and commissions, where they hold 68 of the 71 positions to be filled.

CAQ candidates in Laval report a positive campaign

The six Coalition avenir Quรฉbec (CAQ) candidates in Laval ridings say they’ve met thousands of citizens during a “dynamic and positive campaign.”

They highlighted party proposals such as injecting $1 billion for home care, adding two weeks to paternity leave, and funding to build 2,000 housing units for independent seniors.

Four of the six Laval ridings were won by the CAQ in 2022. Christopher Skeete (Sainte-Rose) and Valรฉrie Schmaltz (Vimont-Auteuil) are seeking re-election. It’s worth noting that according to the Qc125 aggregator, all six Laval ridings are poised to turn Liberal red, with tight races in Laval-des-Rapides, Sainte-Rose, and Vimont-Auteuil.

Coup de Cล“ur

The 20th anniversary ceremony for the Concorde overpass shows that collective memory can be passed on with delicacy. Offering a white rose and a candle to each participant invites everyone to make room for the departed in their own memories, while never forgetting those who survived and still carry the scars.

To close

We wish you a gentle day, with a little time to remember what matters and to encourage those who are building the city of tomorrow. In Laval, every gesture counts, even the quietest ones. โ˜•

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Laval Today. Sep. 24, 2026

Laval QC โ˜• The Morning Chat

Good morning,

Today, we’re revisiting the latest leaders’ debate, a local tragedy that deserves commemoration, and news that directly affects our daily lives, from health to the road. Enough to start the day well, without having to read everything elsewhere.

Key Points This Morning

  • The final leaders’ debate was dominated by health, immigration, and the referendum question: The five leaders squared off Wednesday night, 12 days before the October 5 vote, over the CAQ’s health record and the future of Quebec.
  • A driver died after a collision with construction machinery on Highway 13 in Laval: The Sรปretรฉ du Quรฉbec confirms the death, without giving more details for now.
  • The Labour Administrative Tribunal orders Laval’s CISSS to better manage the Citรฉ-de-la-Santรฉ hospital emergency room: The nurses’ union won its case regarding the setup of an overflow zone, deemed dangerous for employees.

Around Here

  • First official commemoration ceremony for the Concorde overpass collapse will take place September 30: Twenty years after the tragedy that claimed five lives, the Sociรฉtรฉ d’histoire et de gรฉnรฉalogie de l’รฎle Jรฉsus is organizing a gathering, with a march and a moment of silence.
  • Tight race in Sainte-Rose and Laval-des-Rapides, according to Qc125 aggregator: In both ridings, liberals are leading, closely followed by the CAQ and the PQ, two weeks before the vote.
  • The 9th edition of the Excellence Tourisme Awards took place at the Sheraton Laval: 14 winners were honored, but no Laval business was in the running.

In Canada

  • Carney says he has studied the risk of a US military intervention: In an interview with the New York Times, the Prime Minister says he has prepared the country for an “extreme risk,” without giving details.
  • A Leger poll indicates that 70% of Canadians support the idea of an association with the European Union: But they are more reluctant to change Canadian laws to align with Europe.

Main Story

The Last Leaders’ Debate: CAQ on the Defensive, Referendum at the Heart of Exchanges

The third and final debate of the provincial election campaign, broadcast Wednesday night on Radio-Canada, was the last chance for the leaders of the five main parties to clash before the October 5 vote.

Health was initially the focus of attacks. Liberal leader Charles Milliard accused the CAQ of having “betrayed” Quebecers by not reducing emergency room wait times and not providing access to a family doctor for everyone. PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon echoed this, calling the repetition of broken promises a “disrespect for people’s intelligence.” ร‰ric Duhaime, of the Conservative Party, proposed a “mixed” public-private model, while Quรฉbec solidaire, through Ruba Ghazal, firmly opposed it, fearing that the private sector would “plunder” the public.

Immigration was also a battleground, with Charles Milliard reproaching Christine Frรฉchette for being “minister responsible” for two failing portfolios, the economy and immigration.

But it was the referendum question that most inflamed the debate. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon reiterated his promise to hold a referendum during a first PQ term, while pushing back the timeline as long as Donald Trump is in power. “We must not fear democracy,” he said, citing Jacques Parizeau. His opponents denounced the idea, recalling that 70% of Quebecers do not want it.

Outside the studio, protesters, union members, and striking ambulance workers greeted the leaders, adding a touch of tension to this final confrontation.

In Detail

Driver Loses Life in Collision on Highway 13 in Laval

A fatal accident occurred on Highway 13 in Laval when a vehicle collided with construction machinery. The Sรปretรฉ du Quรฉbec confirmed the driver’s death, without providing further details for now. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the event.

Laval’s CISSS Must Fix the Citรฉ-de-la-Santรฉ Hospital Emergency Layout

The Labour Administrative Tribunal sided with the nurses, respiratory therapists, and auxiliary nurses union of Laval, affiliated with the CSQ, in a dispute over the setup of an overflow zone in the Citรฉ-de-la-Santรฉ hospital emergency room.

The Tribunal ordered the CISSS de Laval to “take the necessary measures to protect the health, safety, and integrity of workers” in this zone, where lack of space to work and move around posed risks. The CISSS has until October 23 to correct the situation.

First Official Commemoration for the Concorde Overpass, 20 Years Later

September 30 marks the 20th anniversary of the Concorde overpass collapse, which claimed five lives in Duvernay. For the first time, an official commemoration ceremony is being organized by the Sociรฉtรฉ d’histoire et de gรฉnรฉalogie de l’รฎle Jรฉsus, supported by Liberal MNA for Mille-รŽles, Virginie Dufour.

The families of the victims, who never had a memorial or official recognition, will be at the heart of this evening. The meeting is set for 7 p.m. in the courtyard of Jules-Verne elementary school in Pont-Viau, for a speech, then a march to the current overpass, where a moment of silence will be observed.

Coup de Cล“ur

The initiative of the Sociรฉtรฉ d’histoire et de gรฉnรฉalogie de l’รฎle Jรฉsus reminds us that collective memory is not decreed from above. It is sometimes built by the perseverance of citizens and organizations who refuse to let lives be forgotten. Twenty years after the tragedy, this gesture of recognition is a balm for the families, but also for an entire community.

To Close

We wish you a day that starts well, despite the heavier news. Take the time to breathe, check on your loved ones, and prepare for what’s next. In Laval, solidarity also lives in the small gestures of daily life. โ˜•