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Laval Today. Oct. 22, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The Morning Chat

Good morning,

Community groups across Île Jésus took their fight for fair funding straight to the heart of town, while local firefighters are reminding us all about kitchen safety after a close call in Sainte-Rose. Place Bell is also getting a welcome boost with two top prospects returning to the Rocket’s lineup, and Quebec is gearing up for a sweeping overhaul of the education system. Grab your coffee and let’s dive into the day.

Need to know this morning

  • Roughly 150 community workers marched through Laval-des-Rapides: Demonstrators are calling for urgent funding increases to combat severe staff burnout and keep pace with soaring requests for community aid.
  • A stovetop blaze caused $105,000 in damage on Boulevard Je-me-Souviens: Six residents in Sainte-Rose have been temporarily displaced following a rapid response by some thirty local firefighters.
  • The Canadiens assigned David Reinbacher and Owen Beck back to the Laval Rocket: Both prospects return to bolster head coach Daniel Jacob’s squad, currently sitting atop the North Division.
  • Quebec plans to convene a major education summit in early 2027: Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has handed the portfolio to incoming minister Joël Arseneau after years of pressure from the CSQ.

Across Quebec

  • The Parti Québécois captured the riding of Vachon by a razor-thin three-vote margin: A judicial recount confirmed the win for PQ candidate Stephan Fogaing, though the Liberal team is weighing further legal steps.
  • Multiple provincial public portals briefly shut down to patch a global web vulnerability: Critical updates addressing a PHP security flaw were rolled out across platforms including the SAQ, SAAQ, and STM.
  • A Canadian study ties ultra-processed foods to covert cerebrovascular damage: Research by McMaster University involving over 8,000 adults linked high consumption to increased visceral fat and silent brain lesions.

Top story

Laval community workers hit the pavement to demand sustainable funding

Around 150 frontline community workers took over the streets around Collège Montmorency on Wednesday afternoon. Rallying under the banner of the regional coalition Le communautaire à boutte, the crowd aimed to put the sector’s worsening precarity squarely in front of local residents and elected officials.

Across local non-profits, the story is virtually identical. A chronic shortage of baseline funding makes staff retention an uphill battle. The resulting exhaustion is forcing several neighbourhood groups to cut back on their offerings just as families are turning to them in record numbers.

Organizers from the Table de concertation de Laval en condition féminine pointed out that women make up the vast majority of this vital workforce. Other participating groups, including the Maison des jeunes de Saint-François and the Centre d’implication libre de Laval, stressed that warm words are no longer enough… provincial leaders must back their promises with real budgetary commitments.

In detail

Kitchen fire in Sainte-Rose causes over $100,000 in damage, displacing six residents

An accidental burner activation on a stovetop cluttered with combustible items sparked a serious residential fire on Boulevard Je-me-Souviens, near Rue des Patriotes, late Tuesday night into early Wednesday.

Dispatched shortly past 2:00 a.m., the Service de sécurité incendie de Laval sent eight emergency vehicles and about thirty crew members to the scene. Firefighters spotted flames breaking through a second-floor window and managed to extinguish the blaze in under an hour, preventing the fire from compromising the building’s roof structure.

No injuries were reported and tenants got out quickly, but responders discovered the building lacked functional smoke detectors. Estimated damages total $75,000 for the building and $30,000 for personal belongings. With two apartments rendered uninhabitable, six individuals required emergency relocation assistance.

David Reinbacher and Owen Beck return to Laval Rocket ahead of Syracuse matchup

The Montreal Canadiens have reassigned defenceman David Reinbacher and centre Owen Beck back to their AHL affiliate in Laval.

Reinbacher suited up for one NHL contest during his recent recall, registering one shot and two hits in an overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres. Beck saw ice time in two games with Montreal, averaging just over seven minutes per outing.

The pair’s return comes at an ideal time for head coach Daniel Jacob’s squad, which is riding a hot five-game winning streak that keeps them firmly in first place in the AHL’s North Division.

Quebec tasks incoming Education Minister with launching provincewide summit in 2027

The Quebec government is moving forward with a broad provincial summit on education, granting a request championed for two years by the Centrale des syndicats du Québec.

During cabinet swearing-in ceremonies, the Premier officially assigned newly appointed Education Minister Joël Arseneau the responsibility of organizing the summit for early 2027. The broad initiative carries the backing of seventy prominent figures across Quebec’s business, healthcare, and labour communities.

The consultation will span several months and bring together diverse civil society leaders to build a unified roadmap for student achievement, school safety, vocational training, and long-term public funding.

Wrapping up

We wish you clear roads across the island’s boulevards and an easy, productive Thursday. Make sure to say hello to the neighbours and workers keeping our community running, and join us tomorrow morning for the latest update. ☕

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Laval Today. Oct. 9, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The morning causerie

Good morning,

This morning, we’re talking about a major affordable housing project taking shape in Laval, the Rocket’s 10th anniversary celebrations, and a few practical reminders for the long weekend. Enjoy the read.

What to know this morning

  • The Canadiens fall 5-2 to Nashville: Jacob Fowler made his first start of the season in the loss, after being called up from the Rocket.

Around Town

  • Carré Laval to be managed by a social utility trust: A first at this scale, led by former Rona CEO Robert Dutton.
  • Laval Rocket celebrates 10 years in Laval: The Canadiens’ farm team has carved out a prime spot in the market, with an average of 9,946 spectators per game in 2025-2026.
  • STL to hold three information sessions on bus network overhaul: Laval residents are invited to share their public transit needs, with workshops scheduled for October 21, 26, and 29.

Top Story

Carré Laval, one of Quebec’s largest affordable housing projects, to be managed by a social utility trust

Carré Laval, one of Quebec’s largest affordable housing projects, will be managed by a social utility trust, a first at this scale. The initiative is being led by former Rona CEO Robert Dutton.

This structure aims to protect the project from political uncertainties, ensuring long-term stability for residents.

In Detail

Laval Rocket celebrates 10 years of success in Laval

The 2026-2027 season marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Laval Rocket. The Montreal Canadiens’ farm team had previously played in Hamilton as the Bulldogs from 2002 to 2015, then temporarily in St. John’s, Newfoundland, becoming the IceCaps for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 campaigns. The move to Laval took place during the 2017-2018 season.

For Patrick Hum, director of sales and marketing for the Laval Rocket, the decision to bring the club back to the greater metropolitan area was the right one. Ten years later, the Laval organization has carved out its place in the market.

In 2025-2026, the Rocket welcomed an average of 9,946 spectators per game, placing it second in the AHL behind the Cleveland Monsters (11,531). Since this summer, the team has officially ranked first in the league for full season ticket sales, surpassing the Hershey Bears.

STL to hold three information sessions on bus network overhaul

As part of a major consultation on overhauling its network by 2028, the Société de transport de Laval will hold three information and discussion sessions to hear from the public about their expectations and needs for public transit in Laval.

The current bus network structure dates back to the opening of Laval’s metro stations in 2007. The process concerns exclusively the STL’s regular bus and collective taxi network; adapted transit and integrated school transportation are excluded from this consultation.

The workshops will take place as follows:

  • Wednesday, October 21, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Collège Letendre (1000 Boulevard de l’Avenir, Laval-des-Rapides), for the entire Laval territory.
  • Monday, October 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Centre communautaire Accès (6500 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Laval-Ouest), for the western sectors of Île Jésus.
  • Thursday, October 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Pavillon du Bois Papineau (3235 Boulevard Saint-Martin Est, Duvernay), for eastern Laval.

Registration is mandatory, as space is limited. First come, first served applies.

Coup de Coeur

The Laval Rocket is much more than a hockey team. It’s a story of belonging that’s been written over ten years, driven by fans who have made Place Bell a true cauldron. A distinctly Laval pride.

In Closing

We wish you a smooth Friday, a full long weekend, and if you’re hitting the road, clear traffic. In Laval, good news keeps coming, and it’s always great to be part of it. ☕

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Laval Today. sep. 25, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The Morning Brief

Hello,

Today we look at health, politics and a viaduct that left its mark on Laval. We also take a look at a busy morning for drivers and a citizen initiative that makes getting around Place Bell a little easier.

What to know this morning

  • A judge orders Quebec to send bilingual electoral cards: A decision that directly affects Laval’s English‑speaking voters.
  • A setback for paratransit service: Nine positions will be cut at the Société de transport de Laval.

In Laval

  • A tight race in Sainte‑Rose: Qc125 projects a Liberal win, but the CAQ and PQ are close behind.
  • Laval‑des‑Rapides as a bellwether riding: A three‑way race that could help determine who forms the next government.
  • Vimont‑Auteuil may return to tradition: Qc125 sees the Liberal Party taking back the riding.

Across Canada

  • Tariffs threaten 53,112 Canadian small businesses: The CFIB is calling for expanded support measures.
  • Former RCMP intelligence officer granted day parole: Cameron Jay Ortis, convicted of violating the Security of Information Act, will begin reintegration.

Main Story

A citizen‑made map to navigate the Place Bell area

Finding a place to park or somewhere to eat near Place Bell has become a challenge for many Laval residents, especially on Rocket game nights or during major shows. With questions multiplying on social media, one resident decided to take action and created an interactive map that brings together parking options, transit access points, restaurants, hotels and even bike paths around Place Bell.

The map, updated based on community feedback, includes practical information that is often overlooked, such as free parking with shuttle service at 1333 Chomedey during Rocket games, and an important reminder to avoid parking at Centre Laval, where towing is quick. Users also suggested affordable options like Stationnement EM for those arriving by metro, as well as switching the map background to CyclOSM to display up‑to‑date bike paths.

This citizen initiative, born from a simple need to help people get around, is quickly becoming a reference tool for both visitors and residents. It is a reminder that sometimes the best solutions come directly from the community.

In Detail

In Laval: Update on Mayor Stéphane Boyer’s health

Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer shared a new update on his health, one week after announcing that he had been diagnosed with a meningioma, a brain tumour. After his first appointment with a neurosurgeon, he posted an image of the tumour, which he compares to the size of a golf ball, and said he remains able to carry out his duties while reducing some public activities this fall.

Boyer, who had been experiencing headaches and visual disturbances for several months before undergoing an MRI, says he still feels energetic and fully capable. He says he is moving forward “with serenity” and leaning on small daily comforts, including bringing a box of doughnuts to his team, to keep spirits up.

Elected in 2021 at age 33, he is the youngest mayor in Laval’s history and was re‑elected in 2025. His diagnosis comes ten months into his current mandate, which runs until 2029.

Practical Tip

Place Bell: Easier parking and access

If you plan to head to Place Bell for a show or a Rocket game, a citizen‑made map now brings together parking options, transit access points, restaurants and bike paths in the area. Note the free parking with shuttle service at 1333 boulevard Chomedey during games, and a key reminder to avoid Centre Laval, where towing is quick. To plan your trip, check the interactive map before you go.

Coup de coeur

Mayor Stéphane Boyer’s quiet strength

Our highlight of the day goes to Stéphane Boyer, who is facing a personal challenge with a calm determination that is rare in politics. Without dramatizing, he chooses transparency, stays present for his team and continues moving forward with a quiet strength that inspires. In a city where leadership is measured not only in decisions but also in how one navigates difficult moments, his attitude shows that resilience can be a form of public service.

Before we go

We wish you a day that leaves room for reflection and gentleness. Whether you take a moment to remember or simply enjoy the day, we hope you find a bit of time for yourself. See you tomorrow.☕