Laval Liberty High School scores big at annual science fair
Students who attend Laval Liberty High School did exceptionally well competing in the 2012 edition of the Montreal Regional Science and Technology Fair, which wrapped up earlier this week at Laval Liberty High.
Montmorency College student job fair attracts thousands
Companies and organizations from all over Laval had the opportunity on March 21 to meet thousands of students looking for work this summer, as Montmorency College held its ninth annual student job fair.
Laval MNAs announce $58.5 worth of road improvements
Quebec plans to spend $58.5 million over the coming years repairing and upgrading provincially-maintained roads and autoroutes in the Laval region.
Centre du Sablon on short-list for Dunamis Award
Nearly 20 years of efforts to turn a Chomedey community facility into one of Laval’s most dynamic fitness and recreation centres paid off last month when the Laval Chamber of Commerce and Ind
At least 3,500 students searching for summer jobs will be at Montmorency College on March 21
There’s good news for students from Laval who are looking for work this summer: the Regional Student Job Fair will be back at Montmorency College for its ninth successful year.
Local NDPers sound warning over Conservative OAS plan
NDP deputy critic for senior citizens Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe was in Laval last Saturday, with Alfred-Pellan NDP MP Rosane Doré-Lefebvre and Marc-Aurèle-Fortin NDP MP Alain Giguère, the party’s deputy critic for pensions, to speak with senior citizens about the Conservative government’s plan to raise Old Age Security eligibility from 65 to 67 years.
Two-year development freeze for three Mille-Îles River islands
While Quebec is finally taking action to protect a group of ecologically-sensitive islands in the Rivière des Mille Îles which remain targeted for development, a few cynics are wondering whether it’s only a matter of time before the needs of urbanization supercede those of preserving the Laval region’s green territories.
Encouraging sports in Laval NDP MP José Nunez-Melo speaks to young athletes
Last Sunday, NDP MP José Nunez-Melo participated in an awards ceremony as part of the Club de Patinage artistique de Laval’s annual gala which was held at the Palace reception hall.
Laval gets a favourable grade on list of Canada’s ‘dangerous’ cities
If Macleans’ annual survey of the most dangerous cities in Canada is as reliable as it claims, Laval – which ranks 63rd in a field of 100 municipalities of more than 10,000 population &
Laval to build Place Bell amphitheatre by 2014
Just when some people think they have him cornered, Laval Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt pulls the proverbial rabbit from his magic hat and once again extends his political longevity.
‘Giant Steps’ to benefit from proceeds of St. Valentine’s Ball
Giant Steps, Quebec’s leading institution for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, is the main beneficiary of this year’s St. Valentine’s charity ball being held on Sat. Feb. 11 at Laval’s Palace reception hall.
Alan De Souza Special ed. teacher at Laval’s Laurier Senior High School awarded National Assembly Medal
Since hazards come with virtually all occupations, Alan De Souza has been biding his time at home lately, while recovering from an accident that happened as part of his work as a special education teacher at Laval’s Laurier Senior High School.
‘Hooked on School Days’ provides encouragement for potential dropouts
For the second year, the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board is joining nearly a dozen other organizations and agencies with a vested interest in education, to promote an anti-dropout program – Hooked on School Days – which encourages students to continue their studies, rather than quitting school.
Mille-Îles MNA announces $1,138,629 in spending at local schools
Mille-Îles Liberal MNA Francine Charbonneau says Quebec will spend $1,138,629 making sure the primary and high schools in her riding are well-maintained in the coming years. The government has set aside $366.4 for maintenance at primary and high schools across Quebec in 2011 and 2012.
Construction work about to start at CRDI Normand-Laramée
Laval’s largest provider of services for developmentally challenged children, CRDI Normand-Laramée, has announced the start of construction work for the first phase of a consolidation and specialization project at the Louise Vachon Residence.
Still time this weekend to get out for Sainte-Rose en Blanc
After last weekend’s spectacular launch of the 2012 edition of Sainte-Rose en Blanc, there’s still time this Saturday and Sunday to take in some of the festivities that are part of Laval’s most exciting outdoor winter-time event.
Mayor takes heat over delayed sports and culture complex
While Laval’s two unofficial opposition parties are having a field-day over the Vaillancourt administration’s seeming failure to deliver a sports and cultural events complex on time, the mayor is promising to make a major announcement on the project this Monday at the Laval Cosmodôme.
Mouvement lavallois would build arenas at each end of the A-440
The Mouvement lavallois is responding to the Vaillancourt administration’s failure to honor a pledge to build a mega sports and culture complex with a proposal of its own. According to the ML, Laval needs not one, but two new, if somewhat smaller, arenas in the east and west ends of the island.
PSC would welcome a Junior or AHL team in Laval
The Parti au Service du Citoyen, one of Laval’s two unofficial opposition parties, issued two statements last week in response to new developments regarding the city’s projected sports and culture complex.
Sénateurs de Laval win the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu National Bantam AA hockey tournament!
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu National Bantam AA hockey tournament
Jérémy Deschenaux scored an unassisted goal for the Sénateurs at 2:18 of the first period to take the lead against the Espoir du Lac St. Jean and the Sénateurs de Laval are off to a good start in the final championship game of the St-Jean-sur-Richelieu tournament. Mathieu Blanchette of the Espoir du Lac St. Jean tied it up late at 9:31 of the first period to make it 1-1.