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VIVRE À LAVAL Municipal news bulletin – Summer 2019
ZONES
MUSICALES
Brigitte Boisjoli 40 free
Spokesperson outdoor shows
Keep the program handy
Saveurs
de Laval 10 Outdoors
this summer 28 Fête
nationale 29
MARIE-MAI | PAUL PICHÉ |
HUBERT LENOIR |
PATRICE MICHAUD | LOUD |
GUYLAINE TANGUAY |
BREEN LEBŒUF |
MARA TREMBLAY |
FANNY BLOOM | KING ABID |
ILAM | FLAVIA NASCIMENTO |
BÉATRICE PICARD
OUR FÊTE NATIONALE IN LAVAL
June 24 / Centre de la nature
10 a.m. – Entertainment, inflatable play structures, face painting
and activities for the whole family
6 p.m. – Opening of the main site and roadside food trucks
9 p.m. – Big show
11 p.m. – Fireworks
FETENATIONALE.LAVAL.CA
INDEX
Laval in Action ................................................................ 4
Economic Development ................................................... 9
Agri-food ....................................................................... 10
Social Development ...................................................... 14
Hosia Awards ................................................................ 16
Green Scene ................................................................. 18
Good to Know ............................................................... 20
Zones musicales (program to keep) ............................... 21
Neighbourhood Life 25
The Mayor’s Message
.......................................................
A Safe Environment ...................................................... 26
Dear Residents: Outdoors This Summer ................................................. 28
After a very hectic spring, I would like to thank everyone Libraries ........................................................................ 33
who took part in the collective effort to help those affected by
the flooding, many of whom were facing this difficult situation Arts and Culture ............................................................ 34
for the second time so soon after the first. The Outdoors ................................................................ 38
Thank you to all volunteers, Canadian Armed Forces
Sports & Recreational Activities ................................... 40
and Red Cross representatives, police officers, firefighters,
blue-collar workers and municipal employees, including Municipal Agenda ......................................................... 42
those in the City’s Approvisionnement, Communications et
Your City Council ........................................................... 43
marketing and Culture, loisirs, sport et développement social
departments. Your support has made all the difference and Keep this issue of Vivre à Laval
rest assured that your work has been well appreciated. until the end of August.
To start the summer off well, I invite you to browse through
this very big edition of Vivre à Laval with as much pleasure
as I have had in doing so. In addition to practical information
on the City and the services offered to residents, this issue is
filled with new features, including a section on agri-food
in the magnificent colours of Saveurs de Laval and the
complete program of the Zones musicales, an insert in
the centrefold of this publication that you can pull out
and keep handy!
As you know, Laval is a dynamic city in the midst of QUICKLY FIND 300 COMMUNITY
transformations. Numerous projects are being launched here RESOURCES NEAR YOU
and are modifying our urban landscape. These projects and
the changes they are bringing must be in line, in particular,
with our strategic vision and our Land Use Development 2-1-1 211qc.ca
Plan, in addition to complying with the laws and bylaws in Free service, 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
force. It is with this in mind that we began, last May, a major
interactive process to review our urban planning bylaws.
If you are concerned about land use planning and would like
COVER PAGE
to share your opinion on the various topics proposed, express
your views on repensonslaval.ca! Bubbly Brigitte Boisjoli is having
a very busy year! In addition
Enjoy reading this issue and have a wonderful summer! to being a spokesperson for
the Zones musicales and
presenting a show there, she
has just released a new album
Marc Demers called Women, in honour of
maire.laval.ca the grand dames of country
©Jany Tremblay
music, and she is celebrating
facebook.com/MarcDemersLaval the 10th anniversary of her
career, launched thanks to Star
académie.
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 3
LAVAL IN ACTION
Cycling More and More Popular
The mobility and congestion problems in Greater Montréal affect all residents’ quality of life. Added to that is a desire
among Laval residents to contribute toward efforts to reduce GHGs and fight climate change. This is why some
people are choosing to use bicycles to get around. City teams are working to develop and improve the cycling
network in the various districts in order to facilitate local routes and those leading to major destination points, such
as parks, shops, etc.
Here are a few routes chosen by Laval residents:
“As I’m lucky to live in Laval, I ride my bike to work all year round. In
the summer, I choose from a number of different routes to extend my
ride and take advantage of the good weather. I often use the Route
verte, but also small streets in the neighbourhoods. The industrial park
is accessible by bike from all four directions, so I ride safely morning
and evening.”
Gilles Boutin, Auteuil
Frédéric Fortin-Campion, Laval-des-Rapides Roxane Lavoie, Sainte-Rose Mathieu Sévigny, Duvernay
“I like riding my bike, both for pleasure “Cycling lets me combine business with “I cycle about 5,000 km a year. The
and to get to work. On weekends, pleasure and health! To go to work, I use route I like for active transportation is
I ride along the bike paths in Laval to go the bike lanes in my neighbourhood, up along the local cycling network, up to
to Rosemère and sometimes even to to the Route verte, where I head south the Viau bridge, heading for Montréal,
Saint-Jérôme.” to Montréal, near the Jacques-Cartier or I like to ride around Île Jésus along
bridge.” boulevard Lévesque.”
In fact, keep an eye out for your next issue of Vivre à Laval to better understand bicycle path planning in the City.
In the meantime, visit travaux.laval.ca
LAVAL
À VÉLO 2019
SEPT NEW ROUTES REGISTRATION
15 TO DISCOVER! lavalavelo.laval.ca
4 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019
©Clair obscur multimedia
Cycling for
Pleasure on
An Improved
Green Route
Cycling also provides an opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors during the summer
months. Cyclists will be pleased to learn
that rehabilitation work will be carried
©Martin Reisch
out this summer on some Laval sections
of the Route verte. In particular, portions
of the pavement deformed by tree roots
will be improved.
The Route verte is a 5,300 km cycling
route linking 382 municipalities and Fruits and Vegetables Arrive in the City
is the largest network in all of North This summer, organizations working in the food security field have joined forces and
America. In Laval, the Route verte come together at Écomarché Cartier to offer the community healthy and accessible
covers 37 km and connects Île Jésus food. This good news will be providing an opportunity for everyone to buy fresh
to Montréal, Bois-des-Filion and Deux- products from stands at the Cartier metro station, before enjoying a relaxing break,
Montagnes. taking advantage of the street furniture. Socio-cultural activities focusing on locally-
In order to minimize inconvenience for grown products will also be offered. This open-air market will be in operation up to
cyclists during the rehabilitation work, four days a week during the peak months of July and August.
alternate routes will be suggested. Just Keep your reusable bags handy to fill them with quality local food. Don’t forget that
check online. Laval producers grow an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, and that they
routeverte.com, under Discovery/ are also looking forward to your visit on their grounds!
Interactive cycling maps
Courtesy
on Two Wheels The Flavours of Laval and
Along any multi-
purpose path for
Saturdays at the Farm
©Vincent Girard
pedestrians and Are you interested in buying directly from agri-food producers? Turn to pages 10-14
cyclists, users must to find out who the 49 Laval producers are who have grouped together under the
agree to show civic- Saveurs de Laval banner, or take advantage of Saturdays at the Farm, to drop by
mindedness and share and visit them! July 6 – September 14, a number of them will be welcoming you
space with one other. Cyclists are for fun and educational activities for the whole family. Come and discover the wide
encouraged to ride at a reasonable range of Laval products that are for sale!
speed, between 15 and 20 km/hr, in saveursdelaval.com
order to have time to react. Everyone lessamedisalaferme.com
must also obey the direction indicated Les Samedis à la ferme
along the way and exercise caution
on curves and at intersections.
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 5
LAVAL IN ACTION
©Sophie Poliquin
A Worksite? We’ll Let You Know!
Every summer, hundreds of projects are carried out in Laval: pavement and infrastructure rehabilitation,
development work, etc. Residents, business owners and visitors can obtain information, in various ways, at
any time, on the progress of such work projects:
Notices distributed door-to-door
within a worksite area, about upcoming work projects, with an explanation of the work to be done and an
indication of when it will be carried out.
Map of
infrastructure projects
and obstacles
on the road network
Presents information
on road obstructions related to
the major roadwork projects or
any other project in Laval
Map of
work operations
to extend the bicycle network
Provides information on new local and
recreational bicyle paths as well as possible
changes to parking regulations on your street
or on the surrounding streets.
Please note that a number of factors,
including weather conditions,
may have an impact on the dates scheduled
for such work operations.
travaux.laval.ca
6 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019
©Ville de Laval
Des Prairies Park Becomes
Bernard-Landry Park
Last April, City Council approved the name of Bernard-Landry park, formerly known
as Des Prairies park. This decision is based on a recommendation from the Toponymy
Committee and meets the following criteria of the Toponymy Policy:
tThe proposed name honours a person who has made a significant contribution
©STL
to the development, vitality or well-being of the City’s community.
tThe proposed name highlights personalities who have marked Québec’s national
STL News history.
Bernard Landry made a significant contribution to the region’s development as MNA
Bicycle racks on for Fabre from 1976 to 1981 and as MNA for Laval-des-Rapides from 1981 to 1985.
all Laval buses He then held several key positions in the Government of Québec, including Premier
from March 2001 to April 2003. It was during this term of office that he concluded the
For the sixth season, the STL is offering Paix des braves, a historic agreement between the Government of Québec and the
you the opportunity to continue your Crees.
journey by bus, thanks to the bicycle
racks installed at the front of all its Other names
vehicles, until October 31.
In recent months, City Council also approved the name of Anna-et-Rita-Ouimet park,
Travel for less located on Place Sainte-Claire in the Sainte-Rose district as well as rue Léonise-Valois
in the Saint-François district.
this summer
J u l y 1 – L a b o u r D a y, c h i l d re n
age 11 and under travel free of
Laval Takes Concrete Steps
charge throughout the STL network
at all times if they are accompanied by
to Protect its Heritage
an adult with an STL fare (five children In the winter of 2019, City Council adopted a bylaw to protect and enhance Laval’s
per adult). built heritage.
June 20 – July 19, students age 17
and under can buy the XTRA pass, a
Bylaw regulating the demolition
two-month summer pass (July and of heritage-interest buildings
August), for only $65.50!
The objective of this bylaw is to ensure that the demolition of heritage buildings is
All summer long, the Navette 360 controlled. It also aims to protect the urban landscape and complexes of heritage
shuttle service runs seven days a week in interest by ensuring the quality of the project to replace the building in the event of
downtown Laval. Free for everyone at justified demolition. To do so, a committee of elected officials has been set up to
all times! Departures every 20 minutes examine demolition requests and reach decisions.
from the Montmorency terminus.
laval.ca, under Citizens/Permits and Bylaws/Home and Land/Demolition of Buildings
navette360.com
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 7
©Sophie Poliquin
LAVAL IN ACTION
©Vincent Girard
The Housing Code: Permit Required for
For Healthy, Safe Granny and Bachelor Suites
Dwellings Do you want to transform part of your single-family home
into additional housing? Keep in mind that you must obtain a
Ville de Laval’s Housing Code came into effect on March 1, construction/improvement permit to do so. In this way, you will
2018. These regulations protect tenants and landlords from be able to ensure that the work project meets requirements and
nuisances and other obstacles that may affect residents’ therefore to protect your investment and avoid any problems
health, safety and well-being. The Code also allows the City to due to non-compliance when you sell your property.
intervene and require repairs or renovations in cases where a
dwelling shows a lack of maintenance, whether major or minor. Online permit application
With the adoption of the Housing Code in Laval, pest control You may now complete all the steps of your permit application
carried out as part of the maintenance of a residential dwelling is (sending the application form and plans, paying, receiving the
now regulated.Landlords and pest control specialists operating permit) online, at any time.
on the territory now have a responsibility, for example, to inform
Assessment and Taxation
the City about the presence of bed bugs and to apply the
appropriate treatments within the time limits prescribed under
Rolls: Online Service
the Code.
Other examples of nuisances that may require municipal
intervention in a dwelling: Now Simplified
tApparent mould on an area of more than 10 square feet on Residents and professionals (notaries, financial institutions,
the same wall etc.) can now consult the property assessment and taxation
tThe presence of cockroaches, wasps’ nests or bees’ nests rolls in one single place. This service enables you to access this
information on the device of your choice (telephone, tablet or
tThe presence of rats or mice in the dwelling computer), 24 hours a day, on the City’s website.
tThe significant accumulation of waste or objects The public has free access in this way (subject to certain
tExtreme uncleanliness restrictions) to various information in this regard, such as the
designation of the building, the size of the land, the cadastre,
laval.ca, under Citizens/Permits and Bylaws/Permits and Bylaws/ the valuation, the amount of annual tax and the contact details
Housing Code of the owners. For professionals, there is a fee and it is now
possible to pay directly for the service online.
Access the app from the laval.ca home page, under Online Services.
8 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Laval OSEntreprendre Challenge:
Here Are the Regional Prizewinners
Every spring, Laval celebrates the vitality of its young entrepreneurs as part of the OSEntreprendre Challenge. This year, nearly
500 people took part in the 21st edition of the event, which was held on May 2 at the Cabaret de l’Avenir, a multi-functional reception
hall in Laval that was a national prizewinner in its own right the year before.
Laval OSEntreprendre Challenge is the regional finals of this major Québec competition that aims to promote entrepreneurial initiatives
of young people from elementary school to university as well as those of new entrepreneurs and former participants who are still in
business after 5 years. The City is in charge of the regional competition and works in collaboration with the Carrefour jeunesse-emploi
de Laval. For the first time this year, an organizing committee brought together various parties involved in the school, economic
and social sectors around this celebration, which is another opportunity to promote Laval’s vitality. “Once again this year, Laval
recognizes the excellence, creativity and perseverance of the entrepreneurs of today and tomorrow who are helping build our city,”
noted Stéphane Boyer, member of the Executive Committee and responsible for economic development, during the May 2 event.
Mr. Boyer also noted the strong mobilization of Laval’s entrepreneurial community. “All were committed and united around the desire
to be an entrepreneur. The determination of this year’s competition entrants is particularly noteworthy, and that inspires me a lot.”
2019 Regional Winners
Student entrepreneurs College – Individual and Services to Companies
Small Group
Elementary Cycle One 1st place (tie) prizewinner:
Boutique The Millions –
Tricoti Tricota – Eureka school Biofa Qualité
Collège Montmorency
1st place (tie) prizewinner:
Elementary Cycle Two University – Group Dave Cameron consultant
Les sauces 401 – Saint-Julien school La Synthèse popular science
Services to Individuals
Elementary Cycle Three newsletter – Institut national
Drôle de code
Projets Anges – L’Aquarelle school de la recherche scientifique
Secondary Cycle One Armand-Frappier
Successful Business Inc.
Lest We Forget Light –
Laval Junior High School Business creation Arboplus
Secondary Cycle Bio-Food
Bénévolat EEIL – École d’éducation O’Citrus Special awards for Laval
internationale de Laval Commerce Jury’s choice award
Secondary School – Roselime Devinez qui! stage play –
Special Education Business Operation, Processing, École d’éducation internationale
Espace MC2 – Production de Laval
Horizon Jeunesse school Threeangl Student Founder
Vocation Training Technological and Technical of a Business Prize
and Adult Education Innovation PrimeVive Technologies
Les fourre-tout sur roues – Letstow
Centre de formation l’Impulsion
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Make your voice heard
Help redefine the rules in order to harmonize
development and urban planning in Laval
repensonslaval.ca
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 9
AGRI-FOOD
The Flavours of Laval:
Saveurs de Laval
The go-to resource for discovering
local agri-food products, activities and businesses.
SAINTE-R
LAVAL-
For the past few years, the enthusiasm OUEST
FABREVILLE
for local products has been growing LAVAL-
steadily. More and more consumers SUR-LE-
are looking for fresh, varied, quality LAC
products, and they want to enjoy the
experience when they buy them. In
Laval, their wants are satisfied, thanks
to diversified agri-food options that
are constantly being improved. In
addition, there are many benefits to
buying directly from our producers,
including contributing to the local SAINTE-DOROTHÉE CHOMEDEY
economy by maintaining and creating
jobs, preserving our green landscapes
and taking concrete action for the
environment. Take advantage of the
summer to travel around the island
from east to west and you will discover
the wide range of Laval’s products:
market garden produce, horticultural
and processed products, farm animal
breeding and recreational activities:
there is something for every taste
and many producers are accessible
by public transit.
10 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019AUTEUIL
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Avenue Saint-Sa
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Rue de Prince-Rupert
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Boul. Bellero
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Rue de la Fabrique
PONT-VIAU
LAVAL-DES-RAPIDES
Sainte-Dorothée Sainte-Rose
1012.6 hectares 118.3 hectares
Sainte-Dorothée Sud Secteur Est
37.2 hectares 5885.2 hectares
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 11AGRI-FOOD
1 La Ferme Grover 10 Ferme Bigras et Filles
700 avenue des Bois 565 rang Saint-Antoine
450 689-0444 450 314-4573
fermegrover.com
2 Jacques Lauzon et Fils 11 Les Serres Sylvain Lavoie
889 rang Saint-Antoine 400 rang Saint-Antoine
450 627-0961 450 627-8826
3 Les Serres 12 Ferme Marineau
Sylvain Cléroux 4356 boul. Dagenais Ouest
1570 rue Principale 450 689-9792
450 627-2471 fermemarineau.ca
sylvaincleroux.com
4 Ferme Marineau 13 Botanix
1270 rue Principale Jardins Zeillinger
450 689-9792 4341 boul. Dagenais Ouest
Me?
fermemarineau.ca 450 627-7000
jardinz.com
I buy directly from 5 Tulipes.ca 14 Domaine
my local producer. 1270 rue Principale
450 639-5145
tulipes.ca
Brune Houblonde
brunehoublonde.com
6 Agneaux de Laval 15 Les Serres
1055 rue Principale Pierre Brisebois et Fils
450 625-6880 4100 boul. Dagenais Ouest
agneauxdelaval.com 450 963-8693
serrespbf.com
7 La Vieille Ferme 16 Château Taillefer Lafon
763A rue Principale 1500 montée Champagne
514 898-1223 450 689-0030
chateautailleferlafon.ca
8 Bernard Guzzi Beekeepeer 17 Cédrière Barbe
450 627-3338 319 rang Saint-Antoine
On appointment only 450 627-6999
lacedrierebarbe.com
Horticultural Processed
products products
9 BioFerme Laval 18 La Pantré / Mon potager bio
Agri-recreational Market garden 573A rang Saint-Antoine 1635 montée Champagne
450 962-5532 450 962-8580
activity products autismelaval.org/bioferme lapantre.ca
12 Vivre à Laval — Summer 201919 La Ferme Grover 28 La Vieille Grange 37 Récoltes Le Mieux 44 Les Jardins Legault Fournel
7360 boul. Saint-Martin Ouest 3319 boul. Sainte-Rose 2610 rang Saint-Elzéar Est 4789 rang du Haut-St-François
450 689-0444 514 952-4058 514 863-1999 450 661-2245
fermegrover.com beausite.qc.ca
20 Les Serres Denis Brisebois 29 À la Boîte à Fleurs de Laval 38 Ferme Jeunes au travail 45 Au Bien Frais
1312 montée Champagne 3266 boul. Sainte-Rose 2595 rang du Haut-St-François 1600 montée Saint-François
514 893-0333 450 622-0341 450 661-1251 450 664-1123
alaboiteafleurs.com jeunesautravail.ca
21 Le Paradis des Orchidées 30 Pépinière Locas 39 Ferme D & M Sauriol 46 ABC Des Jardins
1280 montée Champagne 3254 boul. Sainte-Rose 3150 boul. des Mille-Îles 4320 boul. des Mille-Îles
450 689-2244 450 622-0347 450 666-6564 438 888-7569
leparadisdesorchidees.com pepinierelocas.com fermesauriol.com ABC-Des-Jardins
22 Ferme Richard Roger 31 Les Serres FJC Lavoie 40 Agneaux de Laval 47 Fromagerie du
139 rue Principale 1470 avenue des Perron 6675 avenue des Perron Vieux Saint-François
450 689-4882 450 625-0279 450 625-6880 4740 boul. des Mille-Îles
serreslavoie.com agneauxdelaval.com 450 666-6810
lafromagerieduvieuxstfrancois.com
23 Ferme Marineau 32 Les Serres Leblanc 41 Ferme F. Turcot et Fils 48 Ferme Aux Vieux Chênes
boulevard Samson 1800 avenue des Perron 7209 avenue des Perron 2 rue du Panorama
(across from rue Bisaillon) 450 963-2875 450 622-6872 450 666-1496
450 689-9792 auxvieuxchenes.ca
fermemarineau.ca
24 Michka 33 Ferme Lortie 42 Pépinor 49 Kiosque Chez Forget –
97 rue Cléophas-Charbonneau 2100 avenue des Perron 4060 rang du Haut-St-François Ferme BM Forget
450 689-1597 450 622-7216 450 661-2591 7901 ave Marcel-Villeneuve
fr.michka.ca Ferme-Lortie 450 665-9900
fermeforget.ca
25 Charbonneau L’Expert 34 Kiosque Francine 43 Verger La Pommeraie de Laval
6 boulevard Samson & David Young 4305 rang du Haut-St-François
450 689-1934 2985 avenue des Perron 450 664-7378
charbonneaulexpert.com 450 625-5949 sites.google.com/site/vergerlaval
26 Les Serres Rosaire 35 Ferme d’Auteuil /
et Guymond Lavoie Kiosque Chez Vaillancourt
29 chemin du Bord-de-l’Eau 3155 avenue des Perron
514 594-7386 450 622-6429
fermedauteuil.com
saveursdelaval.com
27 Kiosque des Ancêtres 36 Verger Gibouleau
3380 boul. Sainte-Rose 3675 avenue des Perron On our website, check out
450 622-2866 450 625-1158 the list of agri-food products,
vergergibouleau.com businesses and activities
on Laval territory.
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 13SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
©Vincent Girard
©Yanick Paquin
Québec Week Lots Happening
for the Disabled in the RUI Sectors!
June 1-7, the 2019 edition of Québec Week for the Disabled In order to meet the challenges faced on their territory, the
will be held. three Laval integrated urban revitalization initiatives (RUI), in the
Pont-Viau, Place St-Martin/Domaine-Renaud and Chomedey
Did you know that one-third of Quebecers age 15 and over
sectors, will be actively continued this summer. The will to
report having a long-term disability?
involve residents will be at the heart of these efforts!
During this week and throughout the year, here are seven small
At the RUI Place St-Martin/Domaine-Renaud, 26 local
but very important things to do to make it easier for everyone
families will take part in the maintenance of two community
to live together:
gardens, the Entraide garden and the Retour à la terre garden.
t Speak directly to the disabled, rather than to the person These initiatives aim to promote healthy lifestyles, introduce
accompanying them. residents to urban agriculture and contribute to the development
of a living environment.
t Ask the person if they need help. If so, ask how you can
help. For more information, contact
Lucie Didié: 438 397-2700
t Take the time to listen to someone who is having animation.tm.psm@gmail.com
difficulty speaking to you.
At the RUI Chomedey, given the revitalization of the Val-Martin
t Use simple words and speak slowly. sector and the imminent arrival of newcomers, residents
t Avoid parking in a parking space reserved for people are getting together to take action! The Interamitié project,
with disabilities, even for two minutes! which brings together a number of residents, wants to offer
networking activities and opportunities to get involved through
t Share the road with people travelling around with a several projects in the district—for example, during the district
motorized mobility aid (scooter, electric wheelchair). festivities on August 24.
t Make sure that the sidewalk in front of your home is To get involved or for more information:
obstacle-free (garbage cans, bicycles, cars). Patrice Angéli, 438 938-5826
Find out more from the Regroupement des organismes de am.ruichomedey@gmail.com
promotion de personnes handicapées de Laval at ropphl.org. Chomedey Ressources/J’aime Chomedey
The RUI Pont-Viau is continuing its resident mobilization
project and is recruiting residents in the district who want
to get involved in the RUI. Various meetings are planned to
discuss issues and actions related to land use planning and
social housing.
To get involved, contact
Moustapha Sène: 514 730-7146
ruipontviau@gmail.com
Moustapha Rui Pont-Viau
14 Vivre à Laval — Summer 20192015-2024: International
Decade for People
of African Descent
At its meeting on
April 2, City Council
unanimously approved
©Charles-Émile Desgagnés-Cyr
the City’s support for
the International Decade
for People of African
Descent. This initiative,
proclaimed by the United
Nations (UN), aims to
protect and promote the
rights of people of African
descent and to recognize
their participation in the
Come Walk for enrichment of other
cultures. It is in line with
Seniors’ Well-Being Laval’s strategic vision
and corresponds to its
On Friday, June 14, starting at 9 a.m., the 3rd edition of three-year immigration
Laval en marche pour la bientraitance des personnes action plan, two governance frameworks that encourage
aînées will be held at Des Prairies park, as part of World Elder openness to diversity and promote social and cultural inclusion.
Abuse Awareness Day. Featured at this wonderful event marking By supporting the Decade, Laval intends to demonstrate its
the beginning of summer: a safe and lively 2- or 4-km route, commitment to continue its efforts for a just, inclusive and
musical entertainment and a picnic as well as a presentation, equitable society.
in French, by physiotherapist and author Denis Fortier, and
entitled Get up and walk! The miracle cure does exist and it’s un.org/en/events/africandescentdecade/
free of charge.
Organized by the Comité de concertation contre la maltraitance
liée au vieillissement à Laval (CCMVL), the event will take place
rain or shine; a tent will be set up to facilitate the activities. Free
bus lines and shuttles will be set up by the STL to make it easier
to get around and to access the park.
450 686-2339
Information and registration: eventbrite.ca
CISSS de Laval
Recourse offered to
residents to assert
their municipal rights
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Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 15HOSIA AWARDS
35 Years of Celebrating Volunteering in Laval!
Laval is privileged to be able to count on hundreds of volunteers Director of the Caisse Desjardins des Grands boulevards de
who actively take part in the development and well-being Laval, and including representatives of Laval organizations
of our community. In order to recognize their indispensable and municipal services, the 30 award recipients distinguished
contribution and to highlight some of these behind-the-scenes themselves through their determination and diversity as well as
workers, the City has been organizing the Hosia awards gala through the impact and innovation of their actions.
for 35 years now.
Marc Demers, Mayor of Laval, and Serge Juteau, Chairman
During this evening of celebration, hosted by Guy Mongrain, of the Board of Directors of the Caisse Desjardins des Grands
volunteers and their families had the opportunity to enjoy boulevards de Laval, co-patrons of this event, wish to extend
performances by singer Maxime Landry and comedian Michel their most heartfelt thanks to all Laval volunteers.
Barrette.
laval.ca, under Activities/Events and Festivals/Tribute and
Carefully selected from among the 104 nominations submitted Mutual Aid
to a committee chaired by Sylvain Courcelles, Executive
HOSIA
“The hand symbolizes action, vitality
and support for the creative flame.
The flame represents the energy that
inspires us to be witnesses of the life
that gives us life…
The upward movement symbolizes
the increasing will of the person
who gets involved.”
2019 Award Winners – Serge Roy
Category
Neighbourhood life
Sector 1 Sector 1 Sector 2 Sector 2 Sector 3 Sector 3
Serge Larue Madeleine Turcot Marie Lamoureux Lise Legault Roy Kazan Louise Roger
Bonjour aujourd’hui Association Loisirs Centre d’entraide 254e Groupe scout Centre SCAMA
et après pour aînés résidant Renaud-Coursol et de services Saint-Élie et
à Laval communautaires Saint-Joseph
du Marigot
Sector 4 Sector 4 Sector 5 Sector 5 Sector 6 Sector 6
Stéphanie Gariépy Josée Ivanusic Yvon Ouimet Marie-Claude Marglandy David Cummings
Ligue de balle molle Association Association Robert Barthélémy 205e Groupe scout
de Ste-Dorothée des bénévoles des citoyens et amis 64e Groupe scout Cyprien St-Elzéar
du Pavillon du Vieux-Ste-Rose La Petite Nation Service des loisirs
Ste-Dorothée de Sainte-Rose Ste-Béatrice
16 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019Category
Social development (regional)
Francine Charron Rita Jean André Massicotte Maria De Fatima
Les petits frères Société canadienne Axion 50 plus Resendes
de Laval de la sclérose en Relais
plaques – Section communautaire
Laval de Laval
Category Category
Physical activity, sports & the outdoors (regional) Arts & culture (regional)
Annet Shütt Anne Thibault Jasmine Bélanger Jacques Clément
Club de nage Mouvement La Troupe Fantasia Orchestre
synchronisée aquatique Laval symphonique
Synchro Laval de Laval
Category Category
Young volunteer (under 18 years old) Jury’s special award
Organization Event
Cédrick Pagnotta Éliana Maribel et Centre SCAMA Provincial
Service des loisirs Juan-Carlos Portillo Laflamme Female Baseball
de Laval-Ouest Programme Défi Championships
Louise Roger, Jacques Clément and Michel Demers (courtesy)
©All photos: Vincent Girard, except for Marie Lamoureux,
Category
Recognition (25 or more years of volunteering)
Social
Sectors 1 and 2 Sectors 3 and 4 Sectors 5 and 6 Sectors 5 and 6 Arts and Culture Development
Françoise Christiane Welburn Gilles Rousseau Michel Demers Denise Fréchette Philibert Ritory
Charbonneau Les Archers 64e Groupe scout Hockey région Laval Les Tisserins Centre
Club de soccer Les Fabreville Ste-Rose La Petite Nation de Laval communautaire
Étoiles de l’Est de Sainte-Rose Le coumbite
de Laval
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 17GREEN SCENE
Organic Waste Collection:
the Coach’s Advice
Fruit flies and white grubs
Spray your bin with vinegar or sprinkle
salt in it, and frequently empty the
contents of your mini-bin into your
brown bin.
laval.ca, under Citizens/Environment,
Recycling and Collections/Collections/
Organic waste
©Ville de Laval
Repair and maintenance
©Luc Doyon
of wheeled bins
The blue and brown bins are the
There are very simple solutions to property of the City, which offers
easily get rid of the irritants associated various related services free of charge:
Ragweed with the hot season:
t Repair (wheels, lid, axles)
Odours
Control In the brown bin, alternate layers of wet
t Replace the bin if the breakage is
not repairable, or if it has been lost
For many, ragweed means nasal material (food waste) with dry material or stolen.
congestion, itchy eyes and nose, (cardboard, newspapers, dry leaves).
sneezing and tearing. Have you Put your bin by the curb every week, t Change the size or deliver an
noticed any plants on your property? even if it isn’t full. If necessary, sprinkle additional bin if your recycling bin
Remove them before August 1 baking soda or lime to neutralize the no longer meets your needs.
to prevent pollen from spreading odours.
For any requests, please call 311.
during the flowering period. You can
In summer
do this without worrying, using your
bare hands. Just make sure there Keep your bin in a shaded place. Keep Are you moving?
are no roots left. leftover meat and carcasses in the Don’t forget to leave your bins on site
freezer and place them in your bin just for the next residents.
This weed measures 10 to
before collection.
90 centimetres and grows on environment.laval.ca, under Collections/
roadsides and vacant lots. Its stem is Small animals Organic waste
hairy, its leaves are thin and jagged,
Apply a mentholated ointment around
and it has greenish spikes at the top.
the lid and ventilation holes of the bin
to mask potentially inviting odours.
DO YOU WANT TO GET RID OF
A REFRIGERATING APPLIANCE?
Do it in an eco-responsible way!
? environnement.laval.ca
18 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019©Vincent Girard
©Vincent Girard
Drinking Water, Districts in Bloom
a Precious Resource Thanks to Residents
As part of the 3rd Mon quartier fleuri contest, 7 teams of
Did you know that...? residents put their creativity and passion for gardening to
… in the summer, watering the lawn can account for up to good use to create so many flower beds all over the city.
50% of the drinking water used in Laval. Excessive watering Throughout the summer, Laval residents are invited to admire
is unnecessary, however, and is a waste of water. these colourful little clusters that beautify their districts.
How to do your part to save drinking water: These original floral arrangements are well identified and
impossible to miss!
t Limit watering and respect the hours when
the City allows it. Public voting
t Install a barrel to collect rainwater and use it to water One team will be chosen as the “public’s favourite” at the
your plants or vegetable garden. Ville de Laval is offering end of the voting period that will take place on Facebook,
a $50 grant for the purchase of a rainwater collection August 12-31. Already you can discover online the various
barrel. floral arrangements created by our residents.
t When washing your car, use a bucket and a sponge. laval.ca, under Activities/Parks and Waterfront Areas/
If you use a garden hose, it must be equipped with a Mon quartier fleuri
nozzle to stop the flow of water.
laval.ca, under Citizens/Environment, Recycling and Collections/
Watering and Water
? environnement.laval.ca
Hazardous waste | Green waste
Computer and electrical equipment
June 16 July 13 August 17
1333 boulevard Chomedey L’Odyssée-des-Jeunes high school Polymécanique de Laval
(Chomedey) — 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Auteuil) — 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Duvernay) — 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 19GOOD TO KNOW
©Jany Tremblay
©Vincent Girard
Swimming Pool and Low-Cost Microchipping
Spa Layouts: Measures As of January 1, 2020, any dog or cat kept on Laval territory
will have to be microchipped.
to Prevent Drownings To help you comply with this requirement, the City will be
organizing low-cost microchip clinics. On appointment, you
Safety around residential swimming pools should never be can have your dog or cat microchipped for $30 (cash only).
neglected. It takes only 15-20 seconds for a child to drown!
Properly designing your pool or spa helps improve safety Microchipping has major benefits for pet owners, including:
and reduce the number of accidents. tYou have a guarantee, in this way, that your pet has a
The installation of a pool or spa requires a certificate of unique identification.
authorization before work can begin. Pay particular attention tA single microchip is good for your pet’s entire life.
to these four major common design defects:
tThe microchip enables you to quickly find your pet in
t Direct access to the pool, which is not completely case of loss or theft, and to settle disputes regarding the
blocked by an enclosure ownership of an animal.
t A defective automatic close-and-lock safety device on Upcoming clinics:
the gate to the pool enclosure or no device at all
tJune 16, Pavillon du Bois-Papineau
t The possibility of accessing the pool from a ladder not
tJuly 7, Centre communautaire de Lausanne
protected by a gate that closes and locks automatically
tJuly 21, Centre communautaire de Lausanne
t No removable cover on the spa
tAugust 11, Centre Accès, 6500 boulevard Arthur-Sauvé
t And the possibility of accessing the pool by climbing up
the filter Please note that to take advantage of this service, you absolutely
must book your appointment online. Registration for each clinic
laval.ca, under Citizens/Permits and Bylaws/Home and Land/ will begin as soon as the previous clinic is 80% full. In addition,
Pool and Whirlpool Bath (Spa) at your appointment, you will need to show proof of residence
and your pet’s municipal ID tag.
laval.ca, under Activities/Events and Festivals/Animals/
Microchip Day
Moving, Abandonment of Animals and Found Animals
The City reminds you that abandoning your pet is a violation If you find an animal identified by a municipal ID tag,
of the municipal bylaw on animals. If you can no longer keep call 311 to find its owner. If the animal doesn’t have an ID
your pet, tell people you know. If no one can give your pet tag, there is a possibility that it can be identified by means of
a new home, take it to an animal shelter, where it will be put a microchip. Take it to Le Berger blanc, which is in charge of
up for adoption. animal services in Laval.
laval.ca, under Citizens/Permits and Bylaws/Permits and Bylaws/
Everyday life/Animals Bylaws
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OUTDOOR SHOWS
FREE OF CHARGE
The Zones musicales have been celebrating the musical
diversit y and the beaut y of Laval's territor y for the past
four years.
More than 4 0 0 renowned and emerging ar tists
present large -scale shows and intimate per formances in
8 Zones located in the hear t of parks, water fronts and
public squares.
zonesmusicales.laval.ca
July 12 — August 17
Organized by: Presenting
partner:Key for Zones
Vieux-Sainte -Dorothée 3 Parc Bernard-Landr y Centre -ville
1A Place publique 8A Maison des ar ts
4 Hôtel de ville de Laval
1B Paroisse Sainte -Dorothée
2 019 5 Berge aux Quatre -Vents 8B Place Claude -Léveillée
Vieux-Sainte -Rose
Free shows 6 Centre de la nature
2A In front of church
See over for map of Zones
July 12 — August 17 2B 7 Saint-François and information.
Berge des Baigneurs
Musical styles Friday Saturday Sunday
Pop and folk Swing , jazz and blues
Music of the world Classical JULY 12 JULY 13 JULY 14
Sesquialtera La Cançao Juno La Banda
Zone 1A — 7:30 p.m. Zone 2A — 7:30 p.m. Zone 3 — 7:30 p.m.
With dancers
Wednesday Thursday
JULY 17 JULY 18 JULY 19 JULY 20 JULY 21
Swinging Sisters Jordan Of ficer Des Sourcils Anne-Marie Alex Brown
& les Copains and the Hepcats
Zone 4 — 7:30 p.m. Zone 5 — 7:30 p.m. Zone 1A — 7:30 p.m.
With dancers 1st half The Johans Zone 2A — 7:30 p.m. Zone 3 — 7:30 p.m.
With dancers
Roxane Bruneau
Brigit te Boisjoli
Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
1st half Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
Sara Dufour Spokesperson
Socalled sings
Di Frosh
Zone 8A — 20 h
Accompanied by the
Warhol Dervish Quartet
JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 26 JULY 27 JULY 28
El Son Sono Suzi Silva Les Évadés The Slowinks Hanorah
Zone 4 — 7:30 p.m. Zone 8A — 5:30 p.m.& 8 p.m. Zone 1A — 7:30 p.m. Zone 2B — 7:30 p.m. Zone 3 — 7:30 p.m.
With dancers With dancersWild Mercur y Dumas Sam Tucker
Zone 5 — 7:30 p.m. Zone 6 — 8 p.m. Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
1st half
Marie Claudel
JULY 31 AUGUST 1 AUGUST 2 AUGUST 3 AUGUST 4
Orchestre Noubi Trio Olivier Héber t QW4RTZ David Thibault
symphonique Zone 8A — 5:30 p.m.& 8 p.m. et LoFi Octet Zone 2B — 7:30 p.m. Zone 3 — 19 h 30
de Laval and guests Zone 1B — 7:30 p.m. 1st half Geneviève RB 1st half
Zone 5 — 7:30 p.m. & Alain Barbeau Eddy Blake Trio
Accompanied by the Big Time Lew With dancers
Choeur de Laval Guy Bélanger
Zone 7 — 7:30 p.m.
Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
1st half
Vince Vertefeuille
Les Requins
Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
With dancers
AUGUST 7 AUGUST 8 AUGUST 9 AUGUST 10 AUGUST 11
Orchestre Oktopus Lou-Adriane BellA For té
symphonique Zone 8A — 5:30 p.m.& 8 p.m. Cassidy
Zone 8B — 7:30 p.m.
de Laval and guests Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
Zone 3 — 7:30 p.m.
Accompanied by the Smokin’ DeVille Nomad’Stones
Choeur de Laval
Zone 7 — 7:30 p.m. Zone 6 — 8 p.m.
With dancers
AUGUST 14 AUGUST 15 AUGUST 16 AUGUST 17
Caroline Planté Ayrad and guests Cœur de pirate
Zone 8A — 5:30 p.m.& 8 p.m. Zone 8B — 7:30 p .m. Zone 8B — 7:30 p .m.
Double bill 1st half Laurence
Lengaïa Salsa Brava Nerbonne
With dancers
July 12 — August 17Executive program planners: La Centrale des artistes, Réseau ArtHist & Maison des arts de Laval - Executive producer (Place Claude-Léveillée): La Centrale des artistes
8 Zones to discover 2B
2A 7
25
15
13 440 6
5 19
8B
1B
Produced by: Ville de Laval — COM-05-19 Background photos of flyer: Charles Briand (MOM Industries)
4 8A
1A 3
Zone Vieux-Sainte-Dorothée Zone Hôtel de ville Zone Centre-ville
1A Place publique 4 1 place du Souvenir 8A Maison des ar ts de Laval
644 rue Principale 1395 boul. de la Concorde O.
1B Paroisse Sainte-Dorothée
Zone Berge aux Quatre-Vents
Limited seating
655 rue Principale 5 925 rue Riviera Two tickets person show
Issued on site on July 6, 1 p.m.
Zone Vieux-Sainte-Rose Zone Centre de la nature
Information: 450-662-4440
2A In front of church 6 901 avenue du Parc
219 boulevard Sainte -Rose
2B Berge des Baigneurs
Zone Saint-François 8B Place Claude-Léveillée
13 rue Hotte 7 8560 rue de l’Église 1500 rue Jacques-Tétreault
Zone Parc Bernard-Landr y
3 (previously Des Prairies park)
5, avenue du Crochet
Orchestre symphonique Closing shows
de Laval and guests
AUGUST 16
JULY 31 AUGUST 7 Ayrad and guests
Zone 5 — 7:30 p .m. Zone 3 — 7:30 p .m. Zone 8B — 7:30 p .m.
Guest soloist cellist Guest soloist pianist Double bill Lengaïa Salsa Brava
Dominique Beauséjour-Ostiguy Jean-Philippe Sylvestre With dancers
The 11 musicians of Lengaïa Salsa Brava celebrate in
an atmosphere of New York and Puerto Rican salsa.
The Orchestre symphonique de Laval,
conducted by Alain Trudel, joins forces Ayrad presents lively music to Berber, Andalusian,
with Dany Wiseman, choirmaster of Reggae, Latin and even pop-rock beats.
the Choeur de Laval, and its 70 choir
members to of fer you two magnificent
evenings of summer music... AUGUST 17
Un air d'été. Cœur de pirate
Zone 8B — 7:30 p .m.
1st half Laurence Nerbonne
With her sof t voice and ver y emotional lyrics, Cœur de
pirate promises a memorable evening.
On site Food
August 16 –17 trucks BarNEIGHBOURHOOD LIFE
©CIEAU
Hunting for Water Bugs
June 15, 1 p.m., at the Berge des Baigneurs
Become a budding biologist during a hunt for water bugs that will lead you to assess the
health of the Mille Îles river. Participants will be encouraged to capture insects at the Berge
des Baigneurs, and then head to the Lab’Eau of the Centre d’interprétation de l’eau to
identify them with the help of a microscope. Once the results are compiled, they will have
to determine these insects’ sensitivity to pollution and the quality of the water in the river.
©Sylvain Majeau
cieau.qc.ca
Take Care of a Community Garden?
Des Prairies Park:
Lots of Festivities
to Enjoy
July 4 – August 24, enjoy free activities
for the whole family at Des Prairies park.
Come and be active, dance and discover
new performers!
©Ville de Laval
Monday: Argentine tango evening
Thursday: Energy for 55-year-olds and over
and zumba (parents-children and adults) The Enfant d’abord organization is looking This garden was created in 2017 by
Friday: Latin dance evening and for volunteers who love urban agriculture, students and teachers from Saint-Maxime
Bibliomobile to come and weed, water, fertilize and, in high school, in cooperation with Enfant
short, to take care of the Saint-Maxime d’abord. Located in the schoolyard, it
Saturday: Children’s show, open-air movies community garden this summer, in the is part of the reference framework for
and cultural entertainment Chomedey district. supporting the start-up of community and
Sunday: Outdoor yoga collective gardens in Laval, adopted by the
As a volunteer, you will benefit from some
City in 2017. Laval plans to support two
In addition, five performances of the Zones of the harvest at the end of the season.
other projects this summer: one in Saint-
musicales will be held at Des Prairies You will also have the chance to meet other
François and the other in Saint-Vincent-de-
park, including one by the Orchestre gardening lovers and share tips and ideas
Paul, bringing the number of community
symphonique de Laval in August. with them. In addition, you will have the
gardens on Laval territory to 26.
opportunity to increase your knowledge
during workshops that will be offered To contact the dynamic team of volunteers:
Don’t miss… during the season, right at the garden.
450 681-1154
Pianist in your spare time? Every day, By taking part in the maintenance of this adjointeenfantdabord@gmail.com
9 a.m. – 9 p.m., come and play your garden, you will also be contributing to Agriculture Urbaine Laval or
favourite tunes on the park’s new public your good health and the community’s Enfant D’Abord Organisme
piano. food-related self-sufficiency, while helping
dehors.laval.ca, under Grands parcs/ to protect biodiversity and reduce heat
Parc des Prairies islands.
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 25A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
©Ville de Laval
Marie-Claude Ritchie, community response police officer
Reassuring Strength of Police Officers After a Major Event
Laval ranks 5th out of 30 among the safest Canadian cities with
more than 100,000 inhabitants. Despite these very good results,
Let’s say it again: our city is safe
isolated events sometimes disturb residents’ peace of mind. It is at The occurrence of an event should not affect residents’ sense of
this time that community response officers are called in to provide security. As there may be worries about the presence of patrol cars
support. in an area where a major event has occurred, police officers will go
and explain to residents that the case was quickly dealt with, that
Working in cooperation with the investigators, the 20 community
they can be reassured about this isolated event and that they will be
response officers are there to provide support to people living near
listened to if they have witnessed any of it. This collaborative work
the place where a major event occurred. Their role is to reassure
between police officers and residents is invaluable, even essential:
residents in order to reduce the negative impacts, such as fear or
together, we are stronger and more effective.
insecurity, that may result from an event. In police jargon, we talk
about “impact mitigation”.
Residents and police:
When a major event occurs essential collaboration
Marie-Claude Ritchie has been a Laval police officer for 13 years. She It is always worth remembering that it is through residents’ invaluable
is well familiar with the process of impact mitigation interventions: cooperation that police officers can obtain information that can help
When a large-scale police operation is carried out because of a their investigations progress and that they can effectively play their
major event in Laval, the investigators in charge of the case call role as protectors.
on the expertise of the community response officers to reassure
The INFO-POLICE line (450 662-4636) has been set up so that
residents. Her role is then to meet with the residents closely affected
residents can give the police information, at any time, that may be
by the event. She is there to help them put things in perspective,
useful to these officers. You will not have to identify yourself and
support them and direct them, if need be, to specialized resources.
the information collected will be treated as completely confidential.
police.laval.ca
facebook.com/policeLaval
26 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019Heat Wave: When It Is Fire Prevention
Really Too Hot Fire!
As soon as you notice the beginnings of a fire, your first reflex should
always be to call the fire department. Don’t attempt to extinguish the
fire before calling 911: You could seriously injure yourself or delay
firefighters’ response.
The right actions:
t Move away from the source of the fire and, if possible, close
the door behind you. Never attempt to move a burning object.
t Immediately call 911.
t Evacuate the occupants of your home and head outside
to the pre-arranged meeting place.
t Wait for the emergency services to come to your rescue.
©Vincent Girard
Do you have a portable fire extinguisher?
It must not replace the fire fighters! Before using it, make sure that:
t 911 has been contacted
Heat is one of the pleasures of summer. But when it is excessive,
the body suffers, and this can have serious consequences for the t it’s a small fire
most vulnerable people. t a means of escape is located behind you, so that you can leave
During a heat wave, it is essential to limit physical exertion and to the premises safely
follow certain rules of thumb to ensure your safety: Remember: The priority is to save your life and your family! Even if
t Drink regularly and without waiting to get thirsty. material assets are important, they are replaceable.
t Spend at least two hours a day in a cool or air-conditioned
place.
Evacuation plan: do you know…
t … where all the emergency exits in your house are located?
t Swim in a swimming pool or take a warm bath or shower.
t … the meeting place where your family will get together
t Protect yourself from the sun by wearing light-coloured clothing
following an evacuation?
and a hat.
Setting up an evacuation plan is the first step towards safe
It is important to never leave a child or animal alone in a poorly
evacuation. Identify all exits from your home and remind your whole
ventilated car or room.
family that it is important to get down on hands and knees to avoid
Also check how your loved ones and neighbours are managing, breathing smoke.
especially those who are becoming less independent or are living
Decide on an outdoor meeting place where everyone should go.
alone.
Take the time to discuss this with both the oldest and youngest in
If you have any doubts about your health or that of a loved one due your family in order to ensure a safe evacuation.
to heat-related discomfort, call Info-Santé at 811.
Also check that your plan is working properly by conducting a fire
drill. Your family’s safety is well worth a few minutes of your time!
Municipal Facilities laval.ca, under Citizens/Fire safety/Fire prevention/Develop an
Evacuation Plan
Where You Can Cool Off:
t swimming pools and splash pads
t the nine air-conditioned libraries
t parks and woodlands, in the shade of the trees
laval.ca, under Citizens/Public Security/Emergencies/
Oppressive and Extreme Heat
Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019 27OUTDOORS
THIS
SUMMER
We get moving and play We discover the big parks
Introduction to sports | To satisfy your desires for greatness
Public practice | Game chests
We celebrate We enjoy cultural experiences
The districts come alive Outdoor movies | Open-air theatre |
to celebrate summer Summertime is reading time | Shows and
cultural activities
Full program
dehors.laval.ca
28 Vivre à Laval — Summer 2019OUTDOORS THIS SUMMER
Toutes les photos: ©Jany Tremblay
Come Play, Celebrate & Get Active Outdoors! Fête nationale
Outdoors, we celebrate summer
During the summer season, the districts
District festivities
August 24, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
& Canada Day
come alive with loads of activities and Labelle park Fête nationale
celebrations. Entertainment, shows and June 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closing festivities
unforgettable memories await you all over Champfleury park
August 24, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
the city.
Des Prairies park Fête nationale
Opening festivities 23 juin, noon – 4 p.m.
District festivities
July 5, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m Rivard park
August 25, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Des Prairies park
Des Tilleuls park District festivities
Festivités de l’Ouest June 23, 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
District festivities
August 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Du Moulin park
September 14, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Berge aux Quatre-Vents
Chopin park Notre fête nationale à Laval
Saint-Bruno district festivities June 24, 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Val-des-Brises district festivities
and outdoor movie Centre de la nature
September 15, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.
August 10, noon – 5 p.m. fetenationale.laval.ca
Royal-22e-Régiment park
De Lausanne park
Canada Day
Family play day 1er juillet, 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
August 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Centre de la nature
Champfleury park
dehors.laval.ca, under On fête
Outdoors, We’re Active and We Play
Laval’s large parks and district parks have many sports and entire summer. The site will remain open until October 31. Until
recreational facilities available to visitors. August 31, a number of time slots are reserved for ball hockey
or basketball. You may borrow free basketballs, sticks, balls and
t Outdoor fitness equipment (Trekfit)
protective goggles.
t Outdoor swimming pools, splash pads and wading pools
Beach volleyball lovers have not been left out. To reserve space ($)
t Bicycle paths at Champfleury park in Sainte-Rose, just call 311.
t Walking trails In addition to the play structures and colourful picnic tables that are
so popular with families, game chests are available for children
t Baseball field and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts and grown-ups in 16 parks throughout Laval territory.
t Natural and synthetic turf soccer and football fields These contain a variety of play equipment and materials: balls,
These facilities provide you with an opportunity to enjoy a variety games of skill, sand toys, frisbee, etc. Their contents vary from one
of activities during the summer and be active while having fun: park to another, depending on the sports and recreational facilities
special days at the pool, family tennis, beach volleyball, ball available there. Take, play and put back!
hockey, basketball, etc. dehors.laval.ca, under On bouge et on joue
At Émile park in Laval-des-Rapides, the Bleu Blanc Bouge
refrigerated skating rink is transformed into a sports arena for the
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