Monthly Archives: May 2019
City of Laval marks National Organ Donation Week
(TLN) During National Organ Donation Week, the City of
Laval decided to show its support for Transplant Québec
by flying the green ribbon flag, a symbol of the transplant movement across
North America.
Laval is joining an awareness-raising...
“We must do better for those whose only hope is an organ donation”
Renata Isopo
People on missions are rarely defeated, although sometimes delayed in reaching objectives. At a media conference last autumn, speaking for everyone in need of organ/tissue transplants across Canada, Federal Member of Parliament (MP)...
Laval executive-committee approves new contracts
(TLN)
The City of Laval’s executive-committee made a number of decisions during a
public meeting it held on April 24. As a result, several Laval streets will be
improved and there will be better lighting in two...
Record-setting spring floods assault Laval and surrounding regions
Martin C. Barry
Provincial, municipal and public safety officials in
the Laval region remained on high alert this week as spring flooding – bringing
together melted snow runoff from the Laurentians with days of steady rain –
combined...
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB) Council
Renata Isopo
At
the April 24th meeting of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board (SWLSB), Council
of Commissioners, numerous highlights were outlined, however the peak of the
evening was a thoughtful and robust plan reflecting Director-General (DG) Gaelle
Absolonne’s decision...
Canadian Forces deployed in Laval for flood assistance
(TLN)
Last week as the City of Laval was beginning to deal with spring flooding, Lt. Col.
Stéphane Tremblay, commander of operational forces in the greater Montreal
region, and Master Warrant Officer Patrick Barriault visited the city’s
Emergency...
Laval News Volume 27-09
The current issue of the Laval News volume 27-09 published May 1st, 2019, (Laval's English Newspaper) covers local events such as politics, sports and human-interest stories. It features editorials and other columns. Click on...
Laval seniors’ regional table to receive $400,000 subsidy
(TLN) Quebec Minister for Seniors and Caregivers
Marguerite Blais and Sainte-Rose CAQ MNA Christopher Skeete have announced new
financial assistance to the Table régionale de concertation des aînés de Laval amounting
to $400,000 in 2023.
Budget hike
The 20...
Laval near completing organic waste implementation
(TLN) This year marks the completion of the City of
Laval’s implementation of its organic waste collection at residences of seven
or less units. From now to the end of September, 44,000 new households will be
added...
Quebec donates $1 million to Red Cross
(TLN) On a tour of flood-devastated
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac north of Laval last weekend, Premier François
Legault announced that the provincial
government will be donating $1 million to the Red Cross to help victims of the
flood.
“This will help for...
