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Yet more hand sanitizer warnings from Health Canada

Martin C. Barry
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Yet more hand sanitizer warnings from Health Canada

Health Canada has issued yet another advisory to Canadians regarding hand sanitizers that may pose health risks.

The warning comes following previous notices issued by the federal agency on other hand sanitizer products.

The latest advisory concerns hand sanitizers made with industrial-grade ethanol, which is not authorized for use in hand sanitizers, and may pose health risks.

This is the latest list of hand sanitizers on Health Canada’s watch.

ProductRecalling CompanyNPN or DINLot Number(s)Expiry DateDate Added
Biogel Groupe Savon Olympics, Inc.800986840D991 0D992 0D963 0D964 0E998 0E997 0E994April 2022    July 3, 2020
eSafeGroupe Enov, Inc.Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label)20-115 20-120 20-121April 2021July 3, 2020
20-125 20-126 20-181May 2021
Hand Sanitizer Alco-SanCrown Chemical Products, Inc.Unlicensed (no NPN or DIN on label)51420-21 51520-20Not printed on the labelJuly 3, 2020
Healthcare Plus Sanitizing Hand GelThe Color Group, Division of Canadian Custom Packaging  80002430024002 024012 024022 021032 024042 024072 024082 024092 024003           April 2022July 3, 2020
Manogel Constant America8009884604291 04292 04293 04295 04301 04321March 2022July 3, 2020
SanitagelJefo Nutrition, Inc.8009856707820R414 08520R414 08720R414March 2021July 3, 2020
09020R414 09320R414April 2021

Health Canada maintains a list of hand sanitizers that may pose health risks, so that Canadians can easily identify products they may have purchased and take appropriate action. Canadians are encouraged to check the list regularly for updates. For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert.

COVID-19 death toll reaches 100 at CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée

Martin C. Barry
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COVID-19 death toll reaches 100 at CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée

A new milestone was reached in Quebec this week during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic when provincial health authorities revealed that CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée in western Laval had reached 100 fatalities, making it the province’s public long-term care residence that has been most impacted by COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic more than four months ago.

With a capacity for 285 residents, the news means that more than a third of the residents of CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée succumbed to COVID-19. The latest fatality count was published in a province-wide update of the COVID-19 toll issued by the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services on July 2.

One hundred people have died of COVID-19 at CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée since the beginning of the pandemic more than four months ago.

Two other CHSLDs in Laval made the list, although with slightly more moderate numbers. CHSLD Sainte-Jude on Saint-Martin Blvd. had recorded 71 fatalities up to July 1. However, it wasn’t all bad news. CHSLD Idola-Saint-Jean on Cartier Blvd. in Laval des Rapides has had only three fatalities since the start of the pandemic.

CHSLD Sainte-Dorothée’s record is only slightly greater than the number of COVID-19 fatalities reached at two Montreal CHSLDs. The Centre d’Hébergement Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci on Gouin Blvd. has had 94 deaths, while CHSLD Laurendeau also on Gouin Blvd. has had 92 fatalities.

According to the figures released by the provincial health ministry, a total of 968 people have died in Quebec’s CHSLDs since the beginning of the pandemic.

Man arrested in Laval for Toronto-area ‘distraction thefts’

Martin C. Barry
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Man arrested in Laval for Toronto-area ‘distraction thefts’

Police in the Greater Toronto Area say that following a joint-forces fraud investigation of alleged “distraction thefts,” they have two suspects in custody – one of whom was arrested in Laval.

The Toronto Police Service says that, between March 8 and June 11, Constantin Liteanu, 46, of Burlington ON, and Laurentiu Avram, 35, of Vaughan ON, were involved in a series of distraction thefts in the Toronto, Peel, Halton, Guelph, Niagara, Durham and Barrie regions. The police say Avram was arrested in Laval.

According to the allegations, the two men would approach other drivers while out on the road and claim they were having car trouble. While one would distract the victim, the other would steal debit and credit cards in the targeted vehicle. The cards would then be used fraudulently to make bank withdrawals and purchases.

The Toronto Police allege that Constantin Liteanu, left, and Laurentiu Avram, right, who was arrested in Laval, distracted victims in order to steal debit and credit cards from them. (Photo: Toronto Police Service handout)

Avram was scheduled to be arraigned later this week. The charges against him include:

  • Three counts of Theft of a Credit Card
  • 23 counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Four counts of Unauthorized Use of Credit Card Data
  • 23 counts of Fraud Under $5,000
  • 13 counts of Possessing Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
  • 11 counts of Theft Under $5,000
  • 12 counts of Possessing/Using Credit Card Obtained by Crime

The Toronto Police say the investigation continues and anyone with information is asked to contact them at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on their Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

Couche-Tard profits increase, despite COVID-19

Martin C. Barry
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Couche-Tard profits increase, despite COVID-19

Laval-based Couche-Tard convenience stores, one of the remaining crown jewels of corporate Quebec, managed to greatly increase its profits since last year, despite a setback this year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company says in its latest annual report to shareholders.

Couche-Tard, founded with a single outlet in Laval by Alain Bouchard 40 years ago, reported that it earned $576.3 million USD, or 52 cents per share, for the period ended this past April 26, compared to $293.1 million USD, or 26 cents per share, a year earlier.

“This year, Couche-Tard became a better, and stronger company,” Couche-Tard CEO Brian Hannasch said in a statement, while adding that the company’s decentralized structure and managerial improvements allowed Couche-Tard to “face the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and fare far better than many other businesses.”

Hannasch believes Couche-Tard benefited from changes in customer behavior during the pandemic, such as purchasing more during each visit, and buying more impulse and emergency items. On the downside, Couche-Tard said it was negatively impacted by lower gasoline sales because of fewer drivers on the road during the pandemic.

Couche-Tard currently has 15,000 stores under various brand names, including Couche-Tard, 7-Jours, Circle K and On the Run, located in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Japan, China, and Indonesia.

Laval Police arrest suspect following Chomedey/Notre Dame hit-and-run incident

Martin C. Barry
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Laval Police arrest suspect following Chomedey/Notre Dame hit-and-run incident
Up to four LPD police cars and an Urgences Santé ambulance converged in the parking lot of the Centre Commercial Saint-Martin on the morning of June 30 to arrest a hit-and-run suspect.

Up to four Laval Police Department cars and at least one Urgences Santé ambulance converged in the parking lot of the Centre Commercial Saint-Martin near the corner of Curé Labelle and Notre Dame boulevards around 9:45 am on Tuesday June 30 shortly after a hit-and-run incident a few blocks east at the corner of Chomedey and Notre Dame.

Although the driver of one of the three vehicles involved in the crash fled the scene, he was found by the police shortly afterwards just a few blocks west where his car was surrounded by police.

While the suspect driver was placed under arrest, he and a passenger were transported by Urgences Santé to hospital where they were treated for minor and non-life-threatening injuries, said Constable Julie Marois, a spokesperson for the LPD.

“In all, three vehicles were involved,” Cst. Marois told The Laval News. “We learned that one of the vehicles had fled the scene. With a description of the suspect who had fled, our officers proceeded to make the arrest of this individual.”

Quebec Access to Information Commission joins Canada-wide investigation into Tim Horton’s mobile app

Martin C. Barry
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Quebec Access to Information Commission joins Canada-wide investigation into Tim Horton’s mobile app

A Quebec provincial body mandated to look into potential breaches of privacy in Internet use says it is joining three other similar agencies across Canada in an investigation of Tim Horton’s and its owner, Restaurant Brands International, because of recent allegations of privacy violations through Tim Horton’s mobile app.

The Commission d’accès à l’information says it is joining efforts undertaken by similar agencies in Alberta, British Columbia and by the federal government to look into allegations contained in a recent Financial Post exposé that raised questions as to whether the Tim Horton’s smartphone app is respecting federal and provioncial laws that regulate the collection and use of data on people’s movements.

The Financial Post reported recently that the app’s use of geolocation enables it to silently monitor a user’s whereabouts and digital activities, even when they are not actively using the app.

The Post discovered that the app was keeping a log of everywhere its reporter went, even when the app was not in use, while transmitting the data back to Tim Horton’s. For its part, Tim Horton’s has in the meantime denied any wrongdoing, while claiming its app was designed in keeping with privacy regulations.

Inspection authorities issue notice regarding smoked salmon from Lester’s Deli

Martin C. Barry
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Inspection authorities issue notice regarding smoked salmon from Lester’s Deli

Food inspection authorities with the provincial government as well as the City of Montreal are advising consumers not to eat a recent batch of smoked salmon sold by Lester’s Deli because of a labelling error involving the “best before” date.

According to an advisory issued on Friday by the provincial authority, 225 gram packets of Lester’s Deli smoked salmon were labeled as being for sale up to June 25 and only within Lester’s Deli which is located on Bernard Ave. in Montreal. It was sold in a refrigerated state in a plastic bag with a black backing.

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Lester’s Deli voluntarily agreed to the recall, while also agreeing that Quebec and the city would issue the advisory as a measure of precaution. Persons who have this product are advised not to eat it, and either to return it to Lester’s Deli or to throw it out.

The provincial food inspection authority noted that no cases of illness attributable to eating the recalled smoked salmon have been reported up to now.

Dénomination du produitFormatLot visé (date d’emballage)
« Saumon fume – smoked salmon »225 grUnités vendues jusqu’au 25 juin 2020

Quebec’s food inspection authority says the specific lot of Lester’s Deli smoked salmon can be identified by this label on it.

A memorable evening for Souvenir Elementary School Graduates

George Bakoyannis
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A memorable evening for Souvenir Elementary School Graduates

As the sun began to set on June 17th, 2020, cars lined up to capacity with a graduate and family members: mom, dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents. They arrived eager & excited to witness a rite of passage from one step to another. They rolled in greeted by their school’s administration (Principal Kalipolidis & Vice Principal Khozozian) and met by Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Commissioners Mr. Galati, Mrs. Kaliotzakis, Mr. Di Sano, and Director General Ms. Absolonne before being guided by staff to park in a physically-distanced manner from one another. The parking lot was filled to its maximum, windows were rolled down and sunroofs were fully open. Graduates sat on window ledges, stood through sunroofs and even sat on car roof tops. Those in convertibles had a 360-degree view.  The stage was set; the 16’ x 9’ LED screen was hoisted up high and the sound system guaranteed everybody was able to hear from anywhere in the parking lot.  Souvenir Elementary’s Grade 6 Drive-In ceremony was ready to roll.

No one left their car yet each graduate was singled out on screen, honored by all with many applause, cheers & honks. One by one their graduation picture and personalized diploma were viewed as the graduate waved to everyone from their car and was praised.  The valedictorian and salutatorian speeches were pre-recorded and presented on the big screen and every other honor and award bestowed to a student was also displayed for all to see.

It was a picture-perfect evening. Ms. Kalipolidis told Laval News, “We believe that graduation is a time where students and families come first and this evening’s aim was to give a collective commemoration to be remembered by all for the rest of their lives. This underlying motivation inspired staff members to put together a creative, acceptable, original and memorable way for our 87 graduates to see to see each other, as a group, for one last time, to include their family, and be recognized for their achievement by maintaining the Ministry’s physical-distancing guidelines.” Souvenir Elementary’s objective to celebrate this milestone together was met even though at no time during the event did anyone shake hands or hug. There was a close-knit atmosphere felt by everyone on this important day. It made this special ceremony a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ unforgettable memory!

  • Souvenir Elementary Graduation 2020

Lawn watering ban extended to July 8 by city

Martin C. Barry
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Lawn watering ban extended to July 8 by city

The City of Laval announced on Tuesday that a temporary ban on watering lawns which was set to expire on June 23 is now being extended to July 8.

According to the city, the ban, which began on June 17, applies at all times of the day everywhere on Laval’s territory. Watering of plants and vegetable gardens is still allowed, as long as it is done with a hose equipped with a nozzle that has an automatic hand-controlled on/off mechanism.

Quebec abolishes time limitations in sexual assault lawsuits

Martin C. Barry
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Quebec abolishes time limitations in sexual assault lawsuits

Bill 55 will also allow victims to file claims against estates

Members of the Quebec National Assembly voted unanimously last week to pass Bill 55, a new provincial piece of legislation that effectively abolishes statutes of limitations in civil cases involving sexual assaults that were committed decades before being reported or prosecuted in court.

Quebec Justice Minister Sonia LeBel, right, is seen here with Premier François Legault.

Promise kept

The change will henceforth apply to lawsuits involving allegations of sexual assault, sexual assaults against children, as well as spousal violence. Following the bill’s unanimous passage, Quebec Justice Minister Sonia LeBel said the CAQ government had fulfilled one of the key campaign pledges it made before coming to power in October 2018,

“I am extremely proud to have sponsored, on behalf of the government, this draft law which once again placed the interest of victims and their needs at the heart of our actions,” LeBel said.

“We had made a firm commitment to eliminate the statute of limitations obstacle to allow them to obtain redress, at a time when they feel ready to confront the past. A promise kept: supporting victims is a priority for our government.”

Fewer time limits

Before Bill 55 was passed, a statute of limitations applied in these sorts of cases. As a result, many civil suits were automatically considered inadmissible for due legal process. A three-year statute of limitations that had previously been in force was extended to 30 years in 2013 when the Parti Québécois formed the provincial government.

“Taking into account that the victims, because of the particular nature of the crimes against them, may sometimes only become aware many years afterwards of the harm caused by the assault, they will henceforth have all the time they need to put together a court case against the person responsible for that assault,” LeBel’s ministry said in a statement.

Claims against estates

As well, Bill 55 will henceforth allow victims to file damage claims against the estates of individuals who have committed sexual assaults, but who have died, although this must be done within three years of their death.

However, the law draws the line here, stating that damage claims in such circumstances will not be possible against religious orders, businesses or organizations, which cannot be held responsible for acts committed by any of their members or employees who have died since the assault took place.

Apologies possible

The new law will also allow persons accused of sexual assaults to make apologies to their victims, although such an admission will not constitute acknowledgement of culpability in the eyes of the Quebec Civil Code. However, this aspect will be applicable only in civil cases, the Quebec justice ministry points out.

The full text of the new law can be viewed on the Quebec National Assembly’s website: www.assnat.qc.ca, as well as on the Quebec Ministry of Justice’s website: www.justice.gouv.qc.ca.

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