Shield of Athena is aiming to fulfill a $1 million fundraising goal
More room needed at women’s shelter, says executive director Melpa Kamateros
Shield of Athena, which supports victims of conjugal violence in the Montreal and Laval...
Aléo Foundation and CF Montréal award scholarships to young women soccer players
Team Canada/Team Quebec bronze and silver medalist Janet Okeke is from Laval
A young woman from Laval who is showing promise in women’s soccer was...
Runway lights shine in support of local cancer research
Lyceum of Greek Women of Montreal and Greek (Fashion) Designers Association assist Dr. Lucy Gilbert’s DOvEEgene Clinical Research Project
This past week the Lyceum of...
Conjugal violence should be included in criminal code, says Shield of Athena head
International Women’s Day event raises awareness of women victimized by violence
In spite of a steady increase of violence against women in recent years, made...
2022 was a year of transition into uncharted territory
The Laval News looks back on the uncertainty of the past 12 months
If “déjà vu” was the key phrase used in the lead of...
Quebec brings restructured youth and family protection program to Laval
A dozen local community groups are signing up for ‘Ma famille, ma communauté’
Quebec Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant and Minister Responsible for the Laval...
Fifteen people died this year because of conjugal violence – including two in Laval
AFEAS observes 12 days of action against violence to women
Since last year and up to November 30, 15 people from across Quebec spanning many...
Filia Association for Senior Citizens celebrates its 40th anniversary
Seniors’ group that began in Montreal has been active in Laval since 2006
Close to 200 guests gathered at the Château Royal in Chomedey on...
Shield of Athena raises $100,000 through annual auction of art
Proceeds to support renovation of family violence shelter ‘Athena’s House’
Following a two-year absence because of the Covid pandemic, a total of $100,000 was raised...
FILIA Association for Seniors holds third annual Walk a Thon in Laval
Smaller turnout attributed to some supporters taking long overdue post-Covid vacations
The 16th annual FILIA Walk a Thon, which was also the third held in...
