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Laval Today. October 3, 2026

Laval QC โ˜• The morning chat

Good morning,

With two days to go before the vote, the election campaign is in full swing, and Laval is no exception: the City is tightening its demolition rules, the Rocket is opening its season, and Highway 13 is finally reopening. Plenty to start the weekend with the news that matters to you.

What to know this morning

  • Laval tightens demolition rules: Starting October 6, buildings with 10 or more units will be subject to the Demolition of Buildings Regulation, a measure to preserve affordable rental housing.
  • Rocket de Laval lose 2-0 in season opener: The Syracuse Crunch shut out the Rocket at Place Bell, despite 29 saves from Jacob Fowler.
  • Highway 13 reopens Sunday in Laval: The southbound stretch between boulevard Sainte-Rose and Autoroute 440 will be accessible again after 20 weeks of work.
  • Maison des arts de Laval celebrates 40 years: The Espace musรฉal Alfred-Pellan presents the exhibition “Une รฎle n’est pas l’autre” until January 3, 2027.

In our community

  • TCVCASL urges against trivializing domestic violence: After the death of a 77-year-old woman in Laval, the organization calls for concrete action to better support victims.
  • Englobe, a Laval firm, acquires an Ontario company: The deal with C.F. Crozier & Associates involves 200 professionals and aims to strengthen its national presence.

Across Canada

  • CRTC creates reporting standard for cell coverage: Providers will have to report network quality to help Canadians compare and report dead zones.
  • Carney government launches AI Council: The council will bring together 13 experts, including Quebec’s Yoshua Bengio, a pioneer in artificial intelligence.

Main story

Laval tightens demolition rules to protect affordable housing

Starting Tuesday, October 6, buildings with 10 or more units in Laval will be subject to the Demolition of Buildings Regulation. The city council is thus expanding a regulation that has governed the demolition of heritage buildings since 2019.

Mayor Stรฉphane Boyer’s administration wants to preserve the supply of affordable rental housing and protect the most vulnerable tenants. The decision follows a gap in the rules highlighted in winter 2025, after dozens of low-income households on boulevard Cartier fell victim to a “renoviction” in Laval-des-Rapides.

Four buildings with 16 units each have since been demolished to make way for two six-storey buildings that will eventually total 162 units, with an investment of at least $30 million.

Over the past year, the urban planning department has seen an increase in requests to replace mid-rise residential buildings with larger projects. These demolitions add pressure on the affordable rental market and on organizations helping displaced tenants.

“The goal is not to systematically prevent the demolition of these buildings, but to analyze requests according to the objectives and criteria set out in the law,” reads a decision summary sent to the executive committee last August.

In detail

Rocket de Laval lose 2-0 to Syracuse Crunch in opener

The Rocket de Laval opened their 2026-2027 season with a 2-0 loss to the Syracuse Crunch on Friday night at Place Bell. The start was tough for the Laval squad, which had eight new players in the lineup, combined with a shortened training camp and no preseason games.

Goaltender Jacob Fowler made 29 saves, keeping the Rocket in the game. “You could see it was really cohesion and execution [that was the problem],” said Daniel Jacob, who coached his first game as head coach. “We were really east-west instead of north-south. I would have been really angry if it was a lack of effort, but it wasn’t, and we saw things start to come together in the third.”

Despite a pre-game ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the club’s arrival in Laval, the Crunch set the pace from the first period. Sam O’Reilly stripped Alex Belzile of the puck in the offensive zone, then fed Nick Abruzzese, left alone in the slot, who only had to slide it behind Fowler.

Veteran Laurent Dauphin summed up the night: “For sure it wasn’t a good game for us. We have a lot of new guys and the other team had pretty much the same squad. We expected it to be tough, but we didn’t deliver.”

Highway 13 reopens Sunday after 20 weeks of work in Laval

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announces the planned reopening this Sunday, October 4, of a stretch of Highway 13 in Laval. It’s the southbound section between boulevard Sainte-Rose and Autoroute 440 (Jean-Noรซl-Lavoie).

Since June 13, southbound traffic has been using the service road, with an extra lane available during the morning rush hour on the opposite carriageway. This closure was needed to rebuild the concrete slab of the highway in that area. The project, which began on May 18, will soon be complete.

Some temporary closures may still be needed during the day until full completion, expected around the end of October, such as partial closures of the southbound service road.

Maison des arts de Laval celebrates 40 years with anniversary exhibition

The Espace musรฉal Alfred-Pellan marked its 40th anniversary on September 27 with the exhibition “Une รฎle n’est pas l’autre,” on view until January 3, 2027, at the Maison des arts de Laval, in Laval-des-Rapides. The public was invited to discover the exhibition in the presence of several visual artists, followed by a tribute show at the Thรฉรขtre des Muses.

“The event was magical, very moving,” says Jasmine Colizza, artistic director of the Espace musรฉal Alfred-Pellan, who has worked there since 2009. “I have a talented team that I thank.”

This anniversary year also marks a name change: the Alfred-Pellan room becomes the Espace musรฉal Alfred-Pellan, a name that better reflects its scientific vocation. Each year, the Maison des arts welcomes more than 45,000 visitors around six exhibitions. “There have been more than 300 exhibitions in 40 years,” says Ms. Colizza. “The museum space is 400 square metres, which is very rare. It’s an incredible playground for artists.”

The exhibition brings together five artists: Pierre Bourgault, Andrรฉanne Godin, Yen-Chao Lin, Fatima Zohra Ouardani, and Yann Pocreau. “This exhibition revisits the founding idea of insularity in forms that are as poetic as they are surprising,” says the artistic director. “The 33 new or rarely shown works offer as many ways to inhabit, dream, and represent the island.”

Coup de Cล“ur

The gesture of Malek Alphonse, an 18-year-old Laval resident, reminds us that local talent deserves to be celebrated. Recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the Maizon Dort Foundation, he embodies this next generation that combines sport and studies with determination. A great example for the community.

To close

We wish you a pleasant weekend, with a touch of local pride, whether by supporting the Rocket or visiting an exhibition. And don’t forget: on Sunday, Highway 13 reopens, but the work might still cause a few surprises. Safe travels! 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˜•

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Laval Today. May. 25, 2026

Laval QC โ˜• The Morning Chat

Good morning,

Today brings a lot of concrete, very concrete news: your wallet, the roads, major events in Montrรฉal and a few signals worth keeping in mind for everyday life on the North Shore. We start with a quick overview, then take a bit more time with what might actually change your week.

What to know this morning

  • Quebec announces three new costโ€‘ofโ€‘living measures: The province will remove the QST from certain products, cut the annual vehicle registration renewal by 50 dollars for one year and provide a oneโ€‘time payment of up to 200 dollars for people who receive the solidarity tax credit.
  • Road closures in Montrรฉal near Highways 13 and 520: Lane and ramp closures are planned from May 29 to June 1 in an area directly affecting travel between Montrรฉal and Laval.
  • Montrรฉalโ€™s pedestrian streets return for 2026: Seven streets in six boroughs will go pedestrianโ€‘only, with more than 1,260 businesses within walking distance.
  • The Montreal Heart Institute reports a rise in cardiac emergencies during Canadiens games: More than a 20 percent increase in patient volume during playoff games.
  • The 2026 Dictรฉe lavalloise highlights French in Lavalโ€™s public spaces: Municipal representatives were present, reflecting a clear desire to promote French in the city.
  • Ottawa strengthens its wildfireโ€‘fighting air fleet: The federal government has leased about ten additional planes and helicopters.
  • Canada welcomes a major business delegation from India: Around 150 business leaders are visiting the country to build commercial ties.

Justice and society

  • Serge Audette found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Patricia Ferguson, 30 years later: The case dates back to 1996 and involves the disappearance of Patricia Ferguson in Pointeโ€‘auxโ€‘Trembles.
  • Permanent Peoplesโ€™ Tribunal holds hearings in Montrรฉal on Indigenous residential schools: The tribunal aims to shed light on testimony and allegations of violence against Indigenous children.
  • Ontario minister Caroline Mulroney announces her resignation: She had served as Minister of Francophone Affairs since 2018.
  • Quebecโ€™s โ€œVotre Santรฉโ€ IT project draws scrutiny from investigators: A contract was renewed without a call for tenders by an American firm.

Close to home

  • The Victory Parade will take place Saturday in Montrรฉal: The event will be held downtown, though the route has not yet been announced.
  • Just for Laughs unveils its 2026 program in Montrรฉal: The festival runs from July 15 to 26 across 25 downtown venues.
  • The Merhaba Bazaar in the West Island brought together communities from several areas, including Laval: Part of the proceeds will go to a Canadian organization.
  • Montrรฉal firefighters and local businesses show support for the Canadiens ahead of Game 3: Donations, hot dogs and teamโ€‘themed shirts are on the menu, with a rare bit of citywide coordination around hockey.

Main story

Quebec introduces three costโ€‘ofโ€‘living measures that affect daily life

The Quebec government is announcing three measures tied to the cost of living, with very concrete effects on everyday expenses.

First, the province will permanently remove the QST from several common consumer products starting July 15. This includes certain snacks, readyโ€‘toโ€‘eat fruits and vegetables, toilet paper and facial tissues.

Next, a 50โ€‘dollar reduction in vehicle registration renewal will apply for one year starting September 1. The reduction will be applied automatically.

Finally, a oneโ€‘time payment of up to 200 dollars will be issued automatically on June 4 to people who receive the solidarity tax credit.

In a local bulletin, announcements like this matter because they touch the things that come back every week or nearly so: groceries, the car, the fees that pile up without asking permission.

In detail

Closures near Highways 13 and 520 may complicate some trips between Laval and Montrรฉal

Closures are planned from May 29 to June 1 in the area of the Highway 13 and 520 interchange due to reconstruction work on the Highway 520 overpass above Highway 13.

Several ramp and lane closures are expected, along with periods of congestion. The pedestrian passage under Highway 520 near Highway 13 will also remain closed until it is rebuilt.

A continuous shuttle service will be available for pedestrians. For Laval residents who travel through this area, this is the kind of detail that can save an unnecessary detour or at least help with mental preparation, which, if it doesnโ€™t speed up the trip, sometimes helps preserve patience.

Montreal Heart Institute notes a rise in cardiac emergencies during Canadiens playoff games

The Montreal Heart Institute reports more than a 20 percent increase in patient volume during Canadiens playoff games.

The study cited shows a 40 percent rise in major heart attacks after a win. The cases mainly involve men aged 50 to 55 with certain risk factors.

Symptoms to watch for include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations and nearโ€‘fainting. The message is simple: the emotion of sports can stay a pleasure, but some warning signs should never wait until the end of the period.

Permanent Peoplesโ€™ Tribunal in Montrรฉal seeks accountability for alleged crimes against Indigenous children

The Permanent Peoplesโ€™ Tribunal on missing children and unmarked graves began its hearings in Montrรฉal on Monday and will continue until Friday.

The prosecution argues that Canada committed crimes against humanity and genocide, largely through the residential school system. Survivors, experts and other witnesses are expected to testify.

A preliminary declaration is planned for Friday and the full judgment is expected on September 30. It is a heavy file, but an important one to follow because it touches directly on memory, responsibility and what the country is willing, or not willing, to face.

Montrรฉalโ€™s pedestrian streets return with seven corridors and more than 1,260 walkable businesses

Seven streets totalling seven kilometres will become pedestrianโ€‘only in six Montrรฉal boroughs. This includes sections of Montโ€‘Royal, Duluth, Bernard, Wellington and Villeray, as well as Ontario East and Sainteโ€‘Catherine East.

The City says more than 1,260 businesses will be within walking distance thanks to this measure. The pedestrian periods will run from May 15 to October 12, 2026 depending on the sector.

For Laval residents heading into Montrรฉal for an outing, an appointment or a lastโ€‘minute dinner, this kind of information quickly changes how you move around and sometimes even where you decide to go.

Spotlight

The Dictรฉe lavalloise is a reminder that a city can come together around words. It may not be the loudest event of the day, but it says something simple and valuable about Laval: here too, community life runs through the language we share.

Before we go

Wishing you a good start to the week, a commute without unnecessary surprises and just enough calm to stay on course. In Laval as elsewhere, the small bits of morning information often make the biggest difference before 9 a.m. โ˜•

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Laval Today. May. 12, 2026

Laval QC โ˜• The morning chat

Good morning,

Today we are keeping a close eye on traffic, with major work announced for Highway 13 in Laval and a significant closure coming on Route 136 in Montrรฉal. There is also sports action at Place Bell, a criminal case resurfacing in Laval, and several Quรฉbecโ€‘wide issues touching everything from digital justice to the audiovisual sector.

Top Stories This Morning

  • Highway 13 construction through September in Laval: Major work and closures are planned on Highway 13 in Laval through September.
  • Arrest warrant in the Chomedey shooting investigation: The Sรปretรฉ du Quรฉbec is searching for a 54โ€‘yearโ€‘old Laval resident in connection with the killing of Charalambos Theologou at a Starbucks in Chomedey.
  • Doโ€‘orโ€‘die game at Place Bell: Montreal Victoire faces the Minnesota Frost in Laval after a postponement linked to illness.
  • Full closure of Route 136 this weekend: Eastbound lanes will be closed from Friday night to Monday morning in the Villeโ€‘Marie and Viger tunnels, with heavy congestion expected.
  • Digital justice overhaul under scrutiny: The 500โ€‘millionโ€‘dollar project is facing delays and may be audited over governance and cost issues.
  • TVA warns the crisis exceeds its capacity: Pierre Karl Pรฉladeau is calling for rapid action and is not ruling out further cuts.

Local

  • REM extends to the West Island: The extension toward Anseโ€‘ร โ€‘lโ€™Orme is set to open Monday with four new stations and free access before launch.
  • 2026 census deadline is today: The final day to submit the form is May 12.
  • Canadiens play Game 4 at the Bell Centre: Montrรฉal will try to take a 3โ€‘1 lead in its series against the Sabres.

Justice and Society

  • Arrest in a longโ€‘unsolved LaSalle murder: A man already detained in Drummondville will be charged with firstโ€‘degree murder in a case dating back to 2007.
  • Dozens of federal prosecutions affected by Project South: The investigation continues to ripple through the justice system.
  • Teaching licences revoked at Bedford Elementary: The decision follows findings of a toxic and regressive work environment.
  • Head of the Public Service Commission resigns: She denounces a culture of secrecy surrounding Bill 7.

Quรฉbec to Watch

  • Audiovisual unions denounce pressure tactics: They say employers are trying to roll back protections in the collective agreement.
  • Digital Health Record slowed but did not crash: Santรฉ Quรฉbec cites faulty equipment and says nearly 20,000 users have already logged in.
  • ร‰ric Girard defends investment in Nemaska Lithium: The minister stands by the decision despite criticism from the sustainable development commissioner.
  • CAAโ€‘Quรฉbec again ranks the Outaouais as having the worst roads: The region tops the 2026 list once more.

Main Story

Highway 13 construction will disrupt travel in Laval through September

Major work begins May 18 on Highway 13 southbound between Dagenais West and Highway 440, with lane shifts and reduced capacity for the entire project. The Ministry of Transport plans partial and full closures, including a longโ€‘term shutdown between Sainteโ€‘Rose and Highway 440, where traffic will be diverted to the twoโ€‘lane service road. During the morning rush, an extra contraflow lane will be added to maintain three lanes heading south.

Drivers should expect night closures in both directions, ramp closures, reduced speed limits and significant congestion. Marked detours will be in place during full closures, and Quรฉbec is urging motorists to allow extra travel time and check Quรฉbec 511 before heading out. The work is scheduled to continue until late September, with the goal of improving safety and road conditions on this heavily used corridor.

In Detail

Arrest warrant issued in the Chomedey fatal shooting

The Sรปretรฉ du Quรฉbec has issued an arrest warrant for Denis Beauprรฉ, a 54โ€‘yearโ€‘old Laval resident, in the investigation into the October 1, 2025 shooting at a Starbucks in Chomedey.

Charalambos Theologou, known as โ€œBobby the Greek,โ€ was killed in the attack and two other men were injured. The SQ says the suspect has been missing since October 5.

A police operation was carried out May 6 in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, in connection with his disappearance. The case remains active with concrete developments in a file that had already marked Laval.

Place Bell hosts a decisive Victoire game after illnessโ€‘related postponement

The decisive game between Montreal Victoire and the Minnesota Frost will be played at Place Bell in Laval after being postponed Monday.

The postponement was made for safety reasons linked to illness. The league says the symptoms observed do not match hantavirus.

The stakes are high: the winner advances to the Walter Cup final against the Ottawa Charge. For Laval, it puts Place Bell at the centre of another major sports moment.

Digital justice project faces delays and possible audit

Quรฉbecโ€™s 500โ€‘millionโ€‘dollar digital justice overhaul is raising concerns due to delays, fragmentation and unclear total costs.

Several components have been pushed to 2029. The Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology is considering an audit to clarify governance, budgeting and overall coherence.

The scale of the project and the difficulty of tracking dozens of subโ€‘projects stand out. After other major public tech transitions, public patience is wearing thin.

TVA says it can no longer shoulder the crisis alone

Pierre Karl Pรฉladeau says the crisis at TVA now exceeds the companyโ€™s capacity to respond. He points to falling advertising revenues, competition from global platforms and declining cable subscriptions.

He is not ruling out further cuts or cancelled productions. He is calling for less administrative burden, more union flexibility and a rebalancing of advertising rules.

At the same time, unions in the sector say they are facing pressure to reduce negotiated working conditions, including minimum pay and social protections. The picture is one of a sector under intense strain on both the employer and worker sides.

Coup de Coeur

The REM extension toward Anseโ€‘ร โ€‘lโ€™Orme is a reminder that better access to public transit can change habits and bring closer together parts of the region that often feel far apart. When the network grows, it is more than a new line on a map.

Before You Go

Thanks for starting your morning with us.

Give yourself a little extra time on the road, keep an eye on what is moving here and elsewhere, and we will be back tomorrow, one story at a time. โ˜•