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Laval Today. jun. 22, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The daily chat

Good afternoon,

Today we begin with a shooting that shook Montréal and caused major disruptions for commuters. Further down, you will also find a roundup of stories touching on justice, the cost of living, energy, culture and a few developments that resonate well beyond Île Jésus.

What to Know This Day

  • Montréal shooting: A police officer, a civilian and the suspect were killed. The response triggered an active shooter alert, road closures and the shutdown of Namur station.
  • Inflation in Canada: The rate reached 3.2 percent in May, up from April.
  • Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron to the Hall of Fame: Both former players are being inducted, with Carey Price entering as the winningest goaltender in Canadiens history.
  • Ottawa wants new nuclear reactors: The federal government is aiming for up to ten new reactors as part of a strategy valued at more than 100 billion dollars.
  • Intimate partner violence: A coroner’s committee recommends more awareness and training to prevent deaths linked to intimate partner violence.

Justice and Society

  • Second trial avoided in manslaughter case: A young man with an intellectual disability, previously found guilty of killing his mother, will not face a second trial.
  • Weight‑loss product fraud: A Montréal man has been sentenced to three years in a U.S. prison after defrauding victims of 1.8 million dollars.
  • Alleged racism at Station 39: The Red Coalition has opened a public testimony space as the investigation involving 16 SPVM members continues.

Quebec and Canada

  • 31.5 million dollars to be paid by the Archdiocese of Quebec: This is the largest settlement of its kind in the province’s history.
  • Quebec invests 609.6 million in audiovisual production: The five‑year strategy includes a transformation of Télé‑Québec and new production funding.
  • Mining claims and First Nations: Chiefs are demanding greater involvement and say they will firmly oppose any development without proper consultation.
  • Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court: The Chief Justice of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
  • Opioid‑related deaths: Canada is seeing an overall decline, although Alberta’s progress is much slower than Ontario and British Columbia.
  • Lytton, BC: Residents have been allowed to return home after a wildfire, though caution remains necessary.

In Depth

The Côte‑des‑Neiges shooting left three dead and paralyzed part of Montréal

The shooting left three people dead, including a police officer, a civilian and the suspect. A second officer was seriously injured but later declared in stable condition. Another civilian suffered minor injuries.

The incident triggered an active shooter alert and a shelter‑in‑place order. The response led to closures on Highway Décarie, the shutdown of Namur metro station and service interruptions across the transit network.

The public security minister said the event is not being considered an act of terrorism.

Further Reading

Ottawa plans up to ten new nuclear reactors and a strategy worth more than 100 billion dollars

The federal government wants to build up to ten new nuclear reactors in the coming years. At least one would be located outside Ontario.

The strategy could cost more than 100 billion dollars. It also aims to increase Candu reactor sales and exports of enriched Canadian uranium.

Coroner’s committee proposes 13 measures to prevent intimate partner violence deaths in Quebec

A committee appointed by the Coroner’s Office recommends 13 measures to prevent deaths linked to intimate partner violence.

The report is based on 10 events that caused 16 deaths, including 12 murder‑suicides. It calls for more public awareness, more training for health professionals, social workers and police, and better information‑sharing between organizations.

There have been 10 femicides in Quebec since the start of 2026.

Quebec invests 609.6 million dollars in audiovisual production over five years

Quebec is investing 609.6 million dollars in its 2026‑2031 Quebec Audiovisual Strategy.

The first phase allocates 240.6 million dollars from 2026 to 2028, followed by 369 million dollars from 2028 to 2031. The plan includes transforming Télé‑Québec into a media platform for youth aged 9 to 17.

Quebec is also setting aside 100 million dollars for SODEC to create a transitional program linked to the refundable tax credit for film and television production.

Red Coalition hosts public testimony session during Station 39 investigation

The Red Coalition held a press conference to allow Montréal residents to share their experiences with police.

The discussion focused on racial profiling, community concerns, accountability and lived experiences. It takes place as the SPVM investigates allegations of racism and misconduct at Station 39 in Montréal‑Nord.

Sixteen members of the service are implicated, including two suspended officers who may face criminal charges.

Coup de Coeur

The induction of Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron into the Hall of Fame is a reminder that, amid heavy public issues, there are still stories that bring people together. A moment of sports pride in today’s coffee does not hurt anyone.

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Thank you for spending this moment with us.

We wish you a grounded day, a clear mind and just enough good news to balance out the rest. ☕

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Laval Today. jun. 13, 2026

Laval QC ☕ Weekend Coffee Chat

Greetings to all,

Today we are keeping an eye on what affects daily life directly, along with a few broader stories that deserve more than a quick glance between sips of coffee. On the menu: Quebec politics, public safety in Montreal, a food recall, and a few Canadian stories that go beyond the headline.

What to know this morning

  • The National Assembly has adjourned until the fall: The parliamentary session is over and MNAs will next meet on the campaign trail.
  • The Quebec Liberal Party plans to send a formal notice to Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon: The PLQ is responding after the PQ leader linked the party to organized crime.
  • The ban on open fires in or near forests has been lifted: Quebec ended the measure Saturday morning in collaboration with SOPFEU.
  • Five children from the same family die in an Ontario collision: Five adults and an infant were also seriously injured.
  • Lactantia UltraPūr 2 percent lactose‑free milk recalled: The product is being pulled due to excessive levels of vitamins A and D.
  • Unauthorized nicotine pouches recalled: Health Canada is recalling Siberia (35 mg) and ZYN (6 mg) nicotine pouches sold without authorization. Incorrect nicotine levels on the labels can lead to overconsumption and adverse effects. Consumers are asked to check their products and stop using the affected lots.
  • Canada earns a point in its first World Cup match: The Canadian team opened the tournament with a draw.

Justice and society

  • In Montreal, the investigation into Station 39 is expanding: Two officers have been suspended, three reassigned to administrative duties, and fourteen others transferred or moved to roles without public contact.
  • Montreal’s mayor wants to speed up the body‑camera project: The city plans to invest 40 million dollars to deploy body cameras and cameras on police vehicles.
  • The police union condemns the racism allegations: It calls the allegations completely unacceptable and disturbing, while reminding the public of the presumption of innocence.

Across Canada

  • New Brunswick’s lieutenant‑governor must be bilingual: The Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of the Société de l’Acadie du Nouveau‑Brunswick.
  • Zero‑emission vehicle sales are rising: In April, sales were up 21 percent year over year nationwide.
  • Mark Carney sees the G7 as a place of realignment: He believes the summit could help shape a new global order.
  • Canada denies entry to Thomas Partey for the World Cup: Ghana plans diplomatic and legal steps after the visa refusal.

Top story

Important recall: a Lactantia milk sold in Quebec contains excessive levels of vitamins A and D

A recall affects a specific Lactantia product: UltraPūr 2 percent lactose‑free milk sold in two‑litre cartons, identified by UPC 0 68200 14854 0 and best‑before date June 22, 2026. The product contains excessive enrichment of vitamins A and D, above recommended daily limits.

The recall mainly concerns purchases made at Costco, where the product was sold under item 1987085. Lactalis Canada says the enrichment error may pose a health risk if consumed in large quantities, although no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers are asked not to drink the product, not to serve or use it, and to discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a full refund. Anyone with concerns or symptoms is encouraged to speak with a health professional.

No other UltraPūr products from Lactantia are affected.

In depth

In Montreal, the Station 39 case reignites the body‑camera debate

Montreal mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada responded to allegations of discriminatory, hateful and racist behaviour involving officers from Station 39 in Montreal North.

Two officers have been suspended. Three others have been assigned to administrative duties. Fourteen others have been transferred or reassigned to roles without public contact.

The SPVM has been investigating since March. The city plans to invest 40 million dollars to deploy body cameras and cameras on police vehicles.

Legal questions still need to be resolved before the tools can be put into service.

Quebec fully lifts the ban on open fires in or near forests

The Ministry of Public Security has fully lifted the ban on open fires in or near forests.

The decision took effect Saturday at 9 a.m., in collaboration with SOPFEU.

Since the start of the season, 202 fires have affected 194 hectares. At the same date, the ten‑year average is 241 fires and 108,164 hectares burned.

The parliamentary session ends and the political tone continues to rise

The National Assembly has adjourned until the fall.

In the same political wave, the Quebec Liberal Party intends to send a formal notice to Paul St‑Pierre Plamondon after the PQ leader linked the party to organized crime.

In other words, even when the work stops, the atmosphere is not exactly taking a coffee break.

Canada denies entry to Thomas Partey for the World Cup

The Ghanaian government plans diplomatic and legal steps after Canada refused a visa to Thomas Partey for the World Cup opening match in Toronto.

Canada says each entry request is assessed individually based on available facts and applicable laws.

The player will still be able to take part in the June 23 match in the United States.

Before we go

Thanks for starting your day with us.

Wishing you a simple weekend, smooth travel, and a day that moves a little more gently than your inbox. ☕

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Laval Today. jun. 3, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The morning chat

Good morning,

Today, Laval sits at the centre of items touching public safety, justice and everyday life across the region. There are also a few Québec and Montréal stories that spill directly into the lives of its residents. Here is the essential version for a quick read, followed by a more detailed look for those who like to go a bit deeper before the first coffee, or after the second.

What to Know This Morning

  • Laval sees a drop in crime in 2025: The annual police report shows a decline in the total number of cases, firearm‑related incidents, vehicle thefts, property crimes, crimes against persons and road accidents.
  • Laval father sentenced to life in prison: Kamaljit Arora received a life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years for the premeditated murder of his two children.
  • SPVM asks families to check funeral niches: Jewellery and valuables were recovered in an investigation into thefts targeting funeral centres in Montréal, Laval, the North Shore and Saint‑Hyacinthe.
  • Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie aims to reduce traffic around schools: The Montréal borough is launching a program that will transform more than a dozen school zones by 2029.
  • MusiquePlus returns on TikTok June 11: The channel, closed in 2019, will relaunch in a new format.

Justice and Society

  • Manslaughter conviction at the Orange Julep: A 25‑year‑old man has been found guilty after unsuccessfully arguing self‑defence.
  • Federal government stands by its legal‑access bill: Ottawa refuses to remove the most controversial part of Bill C‑22.
  • Québec wants to move forward on the constitution: Simon Jolin‑Barrette accuses opposition parties of obstruction with two weeks left in the parliamentary session.

Québec and Beyond

  • Public transit receives new transfers: The PLQ says the funding will help address delays in already‑announced projects.
  • Recycling industry concerned about Québec’s new targets: The sector fears more materials will end up in landfills or be shipped abroad.
  • Canada slips in global university rankings: Thirty‑eight Canadian universities still appear in the 2026 ranking.
  • Paying rent by credit card is growing: Apps offering this option are becoming more common across Canada.
  • Donald Trump says he is open to meeting Ayatollah Khamenei: The possibility is being discussed in the context of a still‑fragile ceasefire.

Top Story

Laval’s 2025 police report shows a drop in crime, with clear warning signs still present

The Laval police service says overall crime decreased in 2025. The total number of cases fell by 11 percent compared with the previous year.

The report also notes a drop in firearm‑related incidents, from 25 to 16. Vehicle thefts fell by 18 percent, property crimes by 8 percent and crimes against persons by 6 percent.

On the road‑safety side, the total number of accidents also decreased by 5 percent for a second consecutive year. On paper, the picture looks calmer, which is not the kind of line that makes headlines, but it is sometimes good news in itself.

The report also highlights several ongoing challenges. Extortion cases targeting businesses are on the rise. Police also note growing pressure linked to mental health and homelessness.

In 2025, officers responded to 3,293 calls involving people in a mental‑health crisis. That represents about 20 percent of all police interventions for the year.

Digging Deeper

Laval father to serve life sentence for the premeditated murder of his two children

Kamaljit Arora has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years for the premeditated murders of his two children in October 2022 in Laval.

He was also sentenced to eight years for attempted murder of his eldest daughter and one year for strangling his wife. These sentences will be served concurrently.

Laval families may be affected by funeral‑niche thefts

The SPVM says a man and a woman were arrested on May 14 in an investigation into several break‑ins at funeral centres in Montréal, Laval, the North Shore and Saint‑Hyacinthe.

The suspects allegedly forced open funeral niches and stole jewellery and other valuables placed with the deceased. Many items have been recovered and police are now trying to identify their owners.

For affected families, it is the kind of news no one wants to hear, turning an already delicate process into a very painful ordeal.

Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie launches plan to calm traffic around more than a dozen schools

The Montréal borough of Rosemont–La Petite‑Patrie is rolling out a program to reduce vehicle traffic around more than a dozen school zones by 2029.

The first phase begins this year with several changes to traffic direction near schools including La Petite‑Patrie, Saint‑Jean‑de‑Brébeuf, Sainte‑Bibiane, Saint‑François‑Solano, Rose‑des‑Vents and Louis‑Hébert.

An online consultation platform has also been launched to let residents identify priority areas. Even though the initiative is happening in Montréal, the logic applies across the metropolitan region, especially in places where traffic around schools can feel like a small daily puzzle.

Montréal universities slip slightly in the 2026 global ranking

The 2026 ranking shows a decline for several Montréal universities. McGill drops one spot to 28th.

The Université de Montréal sits at 126th, down two places. Concordia ranks 639th and UQAM 722nd.

The ranking also shows that 38 Canadian universities appear overall.

Coup de Cœur

The return of MusiquePlus on TikTok is simple but meaningful. Taking a brand deeply rooted in collective memory and giving it a new entry point is a reminder that culture changes shape without disappearing.

Before We Go

Wishing you a smooth end to the day, or a good start if you are reading this early. May your commute be easy, your coffee honest and tomorrow’s news a little lighter. ☕

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Laval Today. May. 27, 2026

Laval QC ☕ The morning chat

Good morning,

Today brings some very concrete news for daily life, with an expected drop in gas prices in the region, a major vehicle‑theft operation that affects Greater Montreal, and several Quebec and Canadian issues that could have real impacts here as well. You will find a quick overview first, followed by a few expanded items to help you see things more clearly without spending your whole morning on it.

What to know this morning

  • Gas prices expected to drop 9 cents in the Montreal region on Thursday A drop of about nine cents per litre is expected starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday in the Montreal region, including an example of 190.9 cents per litre on Curé‑Labelle Boulevard in Laval.
  • Family doctors have registered the 500,000 new patients requested by Quebec Quebec and the Federation of General Practitioners of Quebec say 500,000 new patients have now been registered, including more than 220,000 people considered vulnerable.
  • About 40 stolen vehicles intercepted at the Port of Montreal Roughly 40 stolen vehicles were intercepted at the Port of Montreal, and six more were later seized in a commercial building in Anjou.
  • SPVM arrests three men in connection with an unsolved 2022 murder in Saint‑Léonard Three men were arrested in Terrebonne, Mascouche and L’Épiphanie in connection with a 2022 killing in Saint‑Léonard.
  • Ottawa announces a 21‑day isolation measure to prevent Ebola The federal government will require a 21‑day isolation period as part of its Ebola prevention measures.

Society and politics

  • Liberal leadership race: UPAC met with MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier UPAC met with the MNA regarding the “brownies” text‑message issue, and she was reprimanded by members of the National Assembly.
  • Indigenous women sterilized: “Systemic racism is very real” A recent report concludes that Indigenous women in Quebec continue to be sterilized against their will.
  • Not enough, 50 percent plus one? Mark Carney shocks the National Assembly CAQ MNAs refuse to say what they would do if a referendum were held.
  • Prisons: the ombudsman denounces coercive measures as “ineffective” The latest report criticizes, among other things, 24‑hour isolation.

Across Canada

  • Canada and Germany sign LNG export agreement One million tonnes of LNG will be exported to Europe from the Ksi Lisims facility.
  • Submarines: Germany promises 86 billion dollars in economic benefits to Canada The TKMS consortium is highlighting major economic benefits as part of its bid.
  • Ottawa in talks with Saab to build airborne radar aircraft in Canada A deal with Saab would be a setback for Boeing.
  • Opioid crisis: victims urged to join class action The lead plaintiff is encouraging other victims to register.
  • Flight attendants’ union urges Ottawa to reject airlines’ proposals on unpaid work The main union representing flight attendants is asking Ottawa to reject carriers’ submissions on unpaid labour.

Top Story

Gas prices could drop about nine cents in the region, including in Laval

Drivers could see a bit of relief at the pump starting Thursday. A drop of about nine cents per litre is expected in the Montreal region beginning at 12:01 a.m.

Laval appears directly in Wednesday’s observed prices, with regular gas listed at 190.9 cents per litre at a Petro‑Canada station on Curé‑Labelle Boulevard.

The expected drop is linked to market optimism tied to a possible easing of tensions between the United States and Iran, which could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil transport.

A quick reminder, since gas prices like to change their mind without warning: these forecasts remain volatile and can shift quickly.

In depth

Operation at the Port of Montreal recovered about 40 stolen vehicles

A coordinated operation Tuesday at the Port of Montreal led to the interception of about 40 stolen vehicles, most of them pickup trucks or luxury cars.

Six additional vehicles were seized in a commercial building in Anjou based on information gathered during the operation.

In total, 47 truck drivers were questioned and 21 tickets were issued. The evidence collected could lead to further investigations in Quebec and Ontario, and the file will be sent to the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions for possible charges.

Quebec announces 500,000 new patients registered with family doctors

The Federation of General Practitioners of Quebec says it has reached the target of 500,000 new patient registrations, one month ahead of schedule.

More than 220,000 of these registrations involve people considered vulnerable. Most of these patients are expected to be matched with a family doctor.

Other patients will be registered with a group of family physicians. They will continue to use the primary care access point to obtain appointments.

Three arrests made in the 2022 Saint‑Léonard murder case

SPVM officers arrested three men in the investigation into the killing of a man shot outside a Saint‑Léonard car wash in 2022.

The arrests took place in Terrebonne, Mascouche and L’Épiphanie. The suspects are expected to face first‑degree murder charges.

Police link the case to organized crime. The victim was struck by several projectiles while in his vehicle, and the suspects are believed to have fled in a car that was later found burned.

Ottawa tightens health measures with 21‑day isolation to prevent Ebola

The federal government is imposing a 21‑day quarantine for travellers arriving from regions affected by Ebola. Ottawa describes it as a precaution, even though the risk to Canadians remains low.

The World Health Organization reports an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with more than 900 suspected cases and more than 220 deaths. No vaccine or specific treatment is available.

Travellers will be screened at the border and anyone showing symptoms will be sent to a hospital. The measures take effect Saturday and remain in place until August 29. A place to isolate will be provided for those who do not have one.

Ottawa is also suspending final decisions on certain immigration applications from the DRC, South Sudan and Uganda for 90 days.

Spotlight

There is nothing spectacular about a drop in gas prices, but for many people, a few cents less per litre is already a small and very real piece of good news. Sometimes daily life is better when it stays simple.

Closing note

Wishing you a well‑ordered day, with useful news, a bit of perspective and, ideally, fewer surprises than your gas bill. We take the good news when it comes. ☕