Marc Demers

• ‘It has been an honour’: Marc Demers won’t seek third term as mayor of Laval

  Marc Demers was first elected in 2013 under the Mouvement Lavallois banner as the city on Montreal's north shore was embattled by a corruption scandal.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2021
  
• Quebec announces new overpass for Highway 440 in Laval, site of fatal August 2019 crash

  The site of last August's tragic crash has been the scene of a dozen accidents since 2013.

  News

  Jul 17, 2020
  
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• Olympic gold medallist Bruny Surin to run for city council seat in Laval

  Olympic gold-medal sprinter Bruny Surin is entering a different kind of race -- this time, for a spot as a city councillor in Laval.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2019
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• More than 11,000 Quebec homes still without power after intense ice storm

  High winds and freezing rain on Monday left ice accumulated on trees and knocked down power lines.

  Weather

  Apr 11, 2019
• Thousands of Quebecers still in the dark after powerful ice storm

  The City of Laval opened up two community centres for residents needing a place to stay warm, charge phones or have a shower.

  Weather

  Apr 10, 2019
• Laval Mayor Marc Demers diagnosed with cancer

  "He continues to perform his duties with the same rigor, the same determination," said the mayor's spokesperson.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2018
• Laval development plan aims to protect green spaces, reduce number of highrises

  The City of Laval is implementing a new development plan that will focus on revitalizing the downtown core and protecting existing green space.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2017
• Laval creates fund with recouped corruption money to give back to city youth

  Laval Mayor Marc Demers announced the creation of a new fund Monday, aimed at improving the lives of youth from underprivileged neighbourhoods on the island.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2017
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• Quebec floods: Montreal, Laval declare states of emergency

  Both Laval and the agglomeration of Montreal have declared a state of emergency due to flooding in their communities.

  Canada

  May 7, 2017
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• Laval animal bylaw targets unchipped, unsterilized dogs, aims to hold owners responsible

  Laval is changing its animal control bylaws, putting the onus on owners to keep their dogs in check.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2017