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Laval Mayor Announces He Has a Brain Tumour

Boyer will remain mayor while cutting back public events and waiting for neurosurgeon appointments after headaches and vision problems led to the diagnosis.

  • On Monday, Laval Mayor Boyer announced he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour and will remain in office while scaling back public activities to prioritize his health.
  • Specifically, Boyer was diagnosed with a meningioma after struggling with headaches and vision problems over recent months; most such masses are typically benign.
  • Upon receiving the diagnosis, Boyer drove to his parents' house to share the results and later described an emotional moment when 'Bye Bye Lou' by the Cowboys Fringants played on the radio.
  • Despite the diagnosis, Boyer stated on Monday his energy remains excellent and he retains all his capabilities, emphasizing his commitment to continue serving the city.
  • The Laval Mayor plans to scale back public activities throughout the fall while waiting for appointments with a neurosurgeon to determine next steps for his recovery.
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The mayor of Laval, Stéphane Boyer, has a brain tumor that forces him to reduce his public activities.

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The mayor of Laval, Stéphane Boyer, has just announced news that affects his personal life as well as the management of his city: he has a meningioma, a tumor in his brain.Read also: Extension of the orange line: The mayor of Laval shares a visual of the routeIt was on his social networks this Monday, September 7, that the mayor chose to confide in himself.He explains that after months of headaches and visual disorders, he finally passed a magne…

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Stéphane Boyer, who has been Mayor of Laval since 2021, intends to reduce his public activities this fall. He says he is moving forward calmly.

·Montreal, Canada
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La Presse broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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