We will put more money in the people’s pocket, says Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
By Sabrina Almeida Inscribed on his bus is Doug Ford’s campaign slogan, “For The People.” The Ontario PC leader promises to reduce hydro rates, lower …
Reported hate crimes rise in Toronto
Despite Toronto turning more multicultural than ever, the reported hate crimes jumped by 28 per cent in 2017 compared to 2016, according the latest report …
Kipling transport hub will make a difference to Mississauga
The ageing Kipling GO Station is to receive a massive facelift and a new transit hub is expected to make a huge difference to commuters …
$30mn in annual city revenue expected from Woodbine casino expansion
The proposed Woodbine Racetrack casino expansion could bring in roughly $30 million in annual revenue for the city and provide hundreds of jobs to local …
How much do GTA mayors cost the taxpayer?
The ever-lengthening Sunshine List now features 15 GTA mayors making $100,000, some of them like Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti making close to double that figure, …
Wrong recycling costs municipalities millions
Tossing the wrong things into blue bins is proving to be a costly mistake paid for by cities directly and indirectly through taxpayers. The bill …
Opinion of Tim Hortons is worsening, say 35% of customers
The conflict between Tim Hortons franchisees and its foreign owned parent company Restaurant Brands International (RBI) appears to be one of a number of factors …
Eighth murder charge for alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur
Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur has been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the death of an eighth victim. The remains of this man …
Realtors push idea of spring thaw for GTA housing market
Forget about everything you’ve read and anecdotal evidence you’ve heard about the slowing of GTAs housing market. According to realtors everything is coming back to …
Expect border delays when pot is legal: Windsor mayor
The mayor of Windsor, Ontario, is warning that US-Canada border delays will become a usual problem following the legalization of marijuana. There will be longer …
Toronto’s proposed Airbnb restrictions delayed
Toronto’s city council passed rules back in December that would make it harder for owners to rent out properties for short-term home rentals but that …
Premier Wynne for community consultation on cannabis store locations
It is now apparent that the location of many cannabis stores in the province will spark community protests and concerns going by some of the …
More residency positions for graduating Ontario doctors
The Ontario government has committed to working with medical schools to will create more residency positions to help meet demand for doctors across the province. …
Brampton to put electric buses on the road in 2019
Electric transit buses are expected to hit the roads next year. Ontario Economic Development and Growth Minister Steven Del Duca recently announced that the province …
Liberals to introduce new minimum wage legislation for private sector contractors
The Liberals have introduced new legislation that will set a minimum wage rate for construction workers, building services or cleaners under government contract. The legislation …
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 1.25%
The Bank of Canada has kept its benchmark interest rate at 1.25 per cent, with a caveat- expect a rate hike soon as inflation heats …
Vaisakhi celebrated on Parliament Hill
MP Ruby Sahota co-hosted the Annual Vaisakhi on the Hill celebration. Guests attended the event on Parliament Hill from across Canada. The celebration began in the …
India among top 3 for inadmissibility concerns: CBSA
A Canada Border Services Agency intelligence report from its Intelligence Operations and Analysis Division, “Indian Nationals in Canada: Serious Criminality & Organized Crime Inadmissibility Concerns …
Accidents involving trucks at a 10-year high, says OPP
In 2017 a whopping 91 people lost their lives in accidents involving transport trucks says the OPP. It is a 10-year high and this is …
Tanya Granic Allen under fire for comments against gays and Muslims
Tanya Granic Allen, who vied for PC party leadership is currently seeking a party nomination in Mississauga Centre. Meanwhile she has gotten herself into a …
Activist puts Quran pages on cars outside mosque again
At the Verdi Convention Centre in Mississauga, while Muslims were fundraising and praying, Sandra Solomon, a known anti-Muslim activist was once again putting ripped pages …
21-year-old arrested for 8 GTA robberies
A 21-year-old Brampton man has been arrested for eight robberies in three cities across the Greater Toronto Area. Peel police have arrested and charged Lav …
Canada mourns Humboldt crash victims
The truck involved in a Saskatchewan crash that killed 16 people and injured 13 more belonged to Adesh Deol Trucking Ltd. Formed in September 2017, …
Raj Grewal could face federal ethics investigation
There is a strong possibility MP Raj Grewal could be investigated by the federal ethics commissioner over the controversy that he extended to Yusuf Yenilmez, …
Expo uses virtual reality to encourage more students to consider a trade
‘Future Building’, an interactive event ran this week at Mississauga’s International Centre and thousands of students from Grade 7 to 12 were bused in to …
Ontario PC nominations committee rejects Vikram Singh’s bid
Vikram Singh the candidate for Hamilton west-Ancaster-Dundas (HWAD) failed to secure his nomination the last time round and despite fighting to be nominated again has …
Real estate investors face hard choices in Toronto market
Anyone out there still thinking of investing in Toronto’s real estate market should consider this study before getting into debt. The CIBC/Urbanation study estimates that …
Toronto payday loan outlets to be tamed
If a new report is taken seriously, then Toronto will start to license payday loan stores, and cap the number of those operating in Toronto …
Canadian worker arrested in Nepal over paedophile charges
A Canadian humanitarian worker has been arrested in Nepal over paedophile charges, police said on Monday. The Central Investigation Bureau of Nepal Police arrested Peter …
Mississauga councillors are shockingly well compensated
Mississauga city councillors have mostly been around for decades now and none plan on standing down and giving someone else the opportunity, and why should …
Hundreds look forward to Gagan Kokri live performance
Hundreds of twenty-something Punjabis are looking forward to Jashan-E-Visakhi the live show featuring Famous Punjabi Artist-Gagan Kokri and Team – Laatu Tour on April 13, …
Fencing along Heart Lake Road is to protect wildlife
For years now, drivers driving along Heart Lake Road have been helpless and horrified as they’ve run over slow moving turtles, snakes and other critters. …
Specialty discount stores coming to the GTA
A very unique Japanese-based discount store that is expected to compete with Dollarama is soon to set up shop at the Erin Mills Town Centre. …
Attack on 89-year-old Sikh man in Calgary is hate related: MP Deepak Obhrai
Following all the news involving Sikhs portrayed negatively in the media in the past couple of months, there have been fears and reports about hate …
Real Estate Association calls for stronger rules against grow-ops
The Ontario Real Estate Association is calling for stronger rules to protect home buyers from purchasing former marijuana grow-ops and are proposing several key changes …
VIVO IPL 2018 now streaming on Hotstar
Earlier this year, Hotstar announced that it is bringing VIVO Indian Premier League 2018 (VIVO IPL) to North American cricket fans as its official digital …
CIBC celebrates Vaisakhi with unique commemorative gold and silver coins
Just in time for Vaisakhi, CIBC is exclusively offering Canadians limited edition unique festive Gold and Silver coins to commemorate this year’s celebration. CIBC is …
New TTC transit pass for low-income riders
A discount program to help more people ride the TTC will be a great poverty fighting weapon. The Fair Fare Pass will make it affordable …
Event to make Sikh voices heard in media
Following the success of the social media hashtag campaign “#AskCanadianSikhs”, The World Sikh Organization of Canada will be hosting a series of events in Brampton, …
City of Brampton releases performance dashboard
The City of Brampton has launched a new performance reporting dashboard called City Dashboard 1.0. It is an online tool that helps the community to …
Toronto police withdraw from city’s Pride parade
Toronto police announced it will withdraw their application to march in the city’s Pride parade after event organizers said the presence of uniformed officers would …