Editorial staff

Meet the team

Editorial Staff

The journalists and editors behind Laval Weekly newsroom.

Alberto Georgian Mihut

Editor in Chief

Alberto has led Laval Weekly since its founding in March 2025. His passion for citizen journalism goes back to his high school years, and it shows in every editorial decision he makes.

Fun fact: He has attended nearly every Laval city council meeting since 2023, almost without exception.

Louisa Akkouche

Desk Editor Health Society Environment

A generalist reporter with a scientific edge, Louisa bridges the worlds of medicine and journalism. A Dawson College graduate, she is now studying medicine at the Université de Montréal.

Fun fact: She signed the City of Montreal guest book as a child.

Selma Ferdjioui

Staff Reporter Culture Municipal affairs Politics

A Concordia journalism graduate, Selma brings sharp political instincts and a genuine love of Laval’s cultural scene to her reporting. She covers everything from city hall to community events.

Fun fact: Her very first article was about Laval’s Comicon, a convention she discovered by actually going to it.

Caterina Tutino

Staff Reporter Culture Society

An Accounting student at McGill University, Caterina brings both analytical precision and creative curiosity to her writing. She loves connecting with her Italian heritage through singing, dancing, the piano, and storytelling, and has a genuine passion for meeting people and exploring different cultures and perspectives.

Fun fact: She speaks five languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, and some Greek, and is always looking to add more.