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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/laurent-duvernay-taridff-reacts-acts-his-montreal-business-is-damaged-in-a-fire.jpg?id=59772096&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>A fire has caused significant damage to the pastry lab of Pain dans les Voiles, a bakery chain co-owned by former NFL player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. The incident, which occurred on March 30, has disrupted operations at the facility that produces croissants for all the bakery's locations.</p><p>In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2TkNeMsFs/" target="_blank">Instagram video</a> shared on March 31, Duvernay-Tardif updated the public, saying, "Today's not a very joyful day for Pain dans les Voiles." He reassured customers that no one was injured in the fire, adding, "That's the good news. It’s still a difficult situation for the team, but we'll adapt and find solutions."</p><p> The Mont-Saint-Hilaire native expressed the intention to keep moving forward, saying, "We'll roll up our sleeves and keep working."</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH2TkNeMsFs/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<p>Despite the damage, all four Pain dans les Voiles locations remain open. The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paindanslesvoiles/" target="_blank">bakery assured customers via Instagram</a>, saying, "Our team is here to answer your questions," and confirmed they are continuing normal operations during this challenging time.</p><p>Duvernay-Tardif also expressed his gratitude to the firefighters who battled the blaze, stating, “If it weren't for you, everything would've been lost. Thank you.”</p><p>The 34-year-old shared another video on Monday, detailing some of the property's damage. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DH4rRzaRHmg/?img_index=4" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>The first Pain dans les Voiles bakery was opened by Duvernay-Tardif’s parents in 2009. The artisanal bakery later expanded with locations in Montreal and Saint-Bruno. Duvernay-Tardif took over the business from his parents in 2021 and, according to <a href="https://www.noovo.info/nouvelle/le-pain-dans-les-voiles-victime-dun-feu-laurent-duvernay-tardif-reagit.html" target="_blank">Noovo Info</a>, is a shareholder in the parent company.</p><p>Before venturing into the bakery business, Duvernay-Tardif was known for his career as an offensive lineman in the NFL. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs and was part of the team that won Super Bowl LIV in 2020. Duvernay-Tardif is also a trained physician, having completed his medical degree at McGill University while playing professional football.</p><p>He retired from the NFL in 2023.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/cine-parc-saint-eustache-right-three-people-holding-popcorn-sit-in-the-back-of-a-vehicle.webp?id=53829859&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C97%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you didn't get a chance to catch a movie at the drive-in this summer, rest assured: <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/cinparc-sainteustache-finally-reopens-this-month" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ciné-Parc Saint-Eustache</a> is reopening one last time for the season — just in time for some spooky fun.</p><p>A special Halloween program has been announced, and best of all, admission is completely free. So, grab a blanket and call your favourite person because you’ve got an exciting outing to plan.<span></span></p><p>The outdoor projection facility on Montreal's North Shore, which bills itself as "the largest and most modern" <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/drive-in-movie-theatres-across-quebec-are-back-this-summer-heres-when-they-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">drive-in theatre</a> in Canada, is hosting the event on October 25 and 26 in collaboration with by bd PATLOW comics as part of Patloween IV<em>.</em></p><p>Along with films playing on giant screens, the event is set to feature a variety of activities, including a car show, a cosplay contest, photo booths, flea markets. You can even expect free comics to be given out.</p><p>Here are some of the movies that will be shown over the course of the two days:</p><ul><li><em>Christine </em>(1983)</li><li><em>Ghostbusters</em> (1984)</li><li><em>Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles</em> (1990)<span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></li><li><em>FREDDY </em>(1984)<span></span></li><li><em>Nightmare on Elm Street </em>(1984)</li></ul><p>As we mentioned earlier, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/movies" target="_blank" rel="noopener">access to these movies</a> is completely free, but you're welcome to make a small donation with proceeds going to <a href="https://yul.dreamstakeflight.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dreams Take Flight Montreal</a> (Voyage de Rêves Montréal), which brings deserving kids from the province of Quebec to Disney World. </p><p>You can find more Patloween IV details on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/985042989489969/?ref=newsfeed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook event page</a>. </p><h3>Halloween event at the Saint-Eustache Drive-In</h3><br/><p>Price: Free, but donations go to Dreams Take Flight Montreal (Voyage de Rêves Montréal)</p><p>When: Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26</p><p>Address: Ciné-Parc Saint-Eustache – 455, av. Mathers, Saint-Eustache, QC</p><p>Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller accessible.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cineparcsainteustache" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ciné-Parc Saint-Eustache Facebook page</a></p><p class=""><em>This story was adapted from the article "<a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/laval/cine-parc-saint-eustache-gratuit-films-halloween-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Le ciné-parc de Saint-Eustache présente 6 films GRATUITS pour l'Halloween,</a>" which was originally published on Narcity Québec.</em></p>