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CBC
7 hours ago
- CBC
Remains found in Mille Îles River belong to man missing since 1988
Social Sharing A decades-long investigation into the disappearance of a Laval, Que., resident is now over. Laval police announced that the human remains found earlier this month belong to Robert Saint-Louis — a man who has been missing since 1988. Laval police made the announcement on Facebook Monday afternoon, saying the confirmation came after tests by the Quebec coroner's office. Divers find cache of cars in Montreal-area river — and may have solved 1980s cold case 8 days ago "The Service de police de Laval offers its most sincere sympathies to Mr. Saint-Louis' loved ones. His family tirelessly pursued efforts over the years, displaying great resilience and a profound attachment," reads the statement which also mentions how Saint-Louis' family stayed in touch with investigators over the years. About ten days ago, Exploring with a Mission — a non-profit group that specializes in missing persons cases and detecting vehicles underwater — discovered a beige 1980 Jeep Cherokee Chief off the shores of the city of Deux-Montagnes. Shortly after, police confirmed that the Jeep belonged to Saint-Louis. In total, seven vehicles were removed from that river this month. The investigation was a collaboration that also included the Sûreté du Québec as well as police in Laval and Deux-Montagnes. The seven vehicles were found in an area of the river that is estimated to be about 18 metres deep.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Man dies after falling from his kayak in Quebec's Eastern Townships
A 79-year-old man died after he fell from his kayak on Long Lake in Bolton-Est, located in Quebec's Eastern Townships. According to provincial police, emergency services were called to the water near Kates Road at around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, when the man was not seen again after capsizing. A search of the shoreline and the water was carried out to locate the victim, explained Sûreté du Québec spokesperson Sgt. Frédéric Deshaies. Provincial police divers finally located the man's body on Sunday morning in the area where he fell.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
79-year-old man dies after capsizing his kayak in Quebec's Eastern Townships
A 79-year-old man died after capsizing his kayak on Lake Long Pond in Bolton-Est, Estrie. Emergency services were called at around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday to the lake near Kates Road after the 79-year-old man was not seen returning from his recreational activity. A search was conducted on the shore and on the lake to locate the victim, explained Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Sergeant Frédéric Deshaies. Provincial police divers finally located the victim's body on Sunday morning in the area where he had capsized. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 27, 2025.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Motorcyclist seriously injured while trying to avoid a deer in Saint-Aimé
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a road accident involving a deer in Saint-Aimé, in the Montérégie region. Police officers from the Pierre-de-Saurel MRC were called to Rang Bord-de-l'Eau at around 8:30 a.m. Two motorcyclists were following each other when a deer crossed the road. The driver of the first vehicle swerved to avoid it. He was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered serious injuries. When emergency services arrived, he was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The second motorcyclist also lost control of his vehicle but suffered only minor injuries. The Sûreté du Québec is currently investigating the incident. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 26, 2025.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
A man in his 60s lost his life in a crash on Highway 20 in Baie-d'Urfé
A man in his 60s lost his life following a crash on Highway 20 near Baie-d'Urfé on the island of Montreal. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. The driver, who was travelling westbound, lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. His vehicle ended up in a ditch. The driver was ejected from his vehicle. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators from the Sûreté du Québec have cordoned off the right lane of the highway to analyze the scene. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 26, 2025.
