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Ile Bizard

Algae alarm sounded for local water

Pollution levels in Île Bizard wetlands and St. Laurent reservoir have risen

Blue-green algae could infiltrate Montreal's streams and lakes if the city doesn't do a better job... » Full Story
Blue-green algae could infiltrate Montreal's streams and lakes if the city doesn't do a better job of going after polluters dumping phosphorus into waterways, environmental groups... » Full Story

Lecavalier a Bolt 'forever'

île Bizard native signs 11-year, $85 million deal with Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have ensured star centre Vincent Lecavalier won't be going anywhere any time... » Full Story
The Tampa Bay Lightning have ensured star centre Vincent Lecavalier won't be going anywhere any time soon, signing him to an 11-year contract extension during the weekend. The deal, which starts... » Full Story

Guy Lafleur's son released from custody

Ordered to live at hockey legend's Île Bizard home

Mark Lafleur, the son of hockey legend Guy Lafleur, has been released from jail on strict bail... » Full Story
Mark Lafleur, the son of hockey legend Guy Lafleur, has been released from jail on strict bail conditions. Quebec Court Judge Jean Sirois ruled yesterday that Lafleur, 23, could leave the Rivière... » Full Story

New setup eases Île Bizard traffic

Two lanes off island make commute faster

The bridge linking Île Bizard to Montreal Island is only 232 metres long, but it was the cause of  many... » Full Story
The bridge linking Île Bizard to Montreal Island is only 232 metres long, but it was the cause of  many long traffic jams last week as only two lanes were open to traffic as crews began restructuring work on the... » Full Story

Car thief to be sentenced in fatal hit-run

Pleaded guilty to dangerous driving

Sentencing arguments are to begin May 3 for Dave Ouellette, 25, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving... » Full Story
Sentencing arguments are to begin May 3 for Dave Ouellette, 25, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of Murielle Chauvet on Île Bizard in August 2006. Chauvet, 43, was bicycling when... » Full Story

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Recent Police Blotter

Teens ticketed for setting bonfire

Nine young people, including seven boys and two girls, were ticketed last week for setting up a bonfire in the Bois de l'Île Bizard Nature Park. One of the youths was also cited for possession of... » Full Story

Bike stolen from shed

Police are reminding residents to make sure to keep their backyard sheds locked. The reminder was prompted by the theft of a 24-speed bike from the backyard shed in Île Bizard on May 9. ... » Full Story

Graffiti vandals sought

Police are looking for a couple of young men who were seen spraying graffiti on a bus shelter in île Bizard last week. Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu said police were called at 8 p.m on April 16 by a... » Full Story

Thief breaks in through second floor

A residential break-in in Île Bizard last week has spurred police to remind homeowners to make sure alarm systems cover second-floor windows and doors. “Many homeowners only have their first floor doors and... » Full Story

Police net three in snowmobile operation

Police from Station 3 issued three tickets Sunday during a police snowmobile operation in Ile Bizard. In all, said Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu, 64 snowmobiles were stopped. Of those, one ticket was... » Full Story

Daring daytime robbery

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Police net three in snowmobile operation

Police from Station 3 issued three tickets Sunday during a police snowmobile operation in Ile Bizard. In all, said Montreal Police Constable Daniel Maheu, 64 snowmobiles were stopped. Of those, one ticket was... » Full Story

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