Trump’s claim about Canadians ‘smuggling shoes’ hits a nerve
Once again U.S. President Donald Trump again launched a mini-verbal attack on Canada over a trade dispute and gave an example from an article which …
Opioids claim nearly 4,000 Canadians in 2017
According to government data, early 4,000 Canadians died from apparent opioid overdoses last year, with men the most likely victims and fentanyl the clear culprit. …
Body of missing York student found in Lake Ontario
Zabia Afzal, a Vaughan resident and PhD student at York University who went missing last month has been found dead in the Niagara region. Police …
Peel community stats available online
Just in case you are wondering how your community fares when compared to other areas in all you need to now do is to visit …
Mother of murdered teen Reena Virk killed in tragic accident
Suman Virk, mother of a Reena Virk the B.C. teenager murdered 20 years ago has died at age 58. The family issued a statement but …
22.6% decline in Mississauga and Brampton home sales
Many speculators who bought homes with the intention of making a quick buck in Mississauga are worried as the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) data …
Brampton man reported missing
Manjit Singh, a Brampton man has been missing for more than a month. The 25-year-old was last seen on May 13 in the area of …
York University strike shows no sign of ending
Even though some of the school’s striking contract workers voted to accept York university’s latest offer, about 2,000 other teaching and graduate assistants, who belong …
Arson attack on Alberta mosque sparks national outrage
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) on Sunday condemned in the strongest terms the brazen arson attack on the Edson mosque in Alberta late …
15-year-old arrested in homicide of 73-year-old Brampton man
This is simply a tragedy that has left many residents in Peel worried. Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau Homicide officers have arrested …
Peel Regional Police holds Race Against Racism
Peel Regional Police at the 5-km Race Against Racism last Saturday, which start and ended at 1275 Mississauga Valley Boulevard, Mississauga. For the past 17 …
Justin Trudeau condemns family separation at US border
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his feelings about the U.S. immigration practice of separating migrant families at the Mexican border, saying on Wednesday morning …
Police name suspect in stick fight at Brampton and Halton border
Investigators have named a suspect and seized several bats and vehicles connected to a fight that broke out in the Winston Churchill Boulevard and Steeles …
Recreational marijuana to become legal in Canada on October 17
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday afternoon that recreational marijuana will officially become legal in Canada on October. 17, 2018. Canadian Parliament has passed …
Close to 700 charges laid against truck drivers in 24-hour blitz
The OPP announced it had laid nearly 700 charges against transport truck drivers during a 24-hour long blitz on Ontario’s roads last week. Police partnered …
Brampton sex offender turns himself in
Anirudha Nayagam, a Brampton man is facing three charges, including sexual assault, after a woman was violently accosted in front of a child outside a …
Doug Ford announces public sector hiring freeze
Ontario’s incoming Premier Doug Ford has announced public service is under a hiring freeze as part of a series of measures designed to limit spending …
US immigration crisis could see more Canada-bound migrants
The situation on US-Mexico border and the anti-migrant policies in the US, coupled with the termination of programs for child migrants has led the Canada …
Living with Dementia – Could light therapy hold the key to fighting one of the world’s most dreaded brain disorders?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 747,000 Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. A relatively new technology focusing on these brain condition is …
Ontario Liberal caucus endorses MPP John Fraser
The resignation of former premier Kathleen Wynne left the party rudderless and scrambling for leadership and direction. Now it appears it may have got both …
More than 100 children expected to participate in MakeArtWork event
For the past three years, MakeArtWork has been organizing the successful annual charity art event, “Kreative Kids On-the-Spot Drawing Competition” in Mississauga. And with each …
The best farmer’s markets in the GTA
Across the GTA there are several farmer’s markets popping up and never before have they been so popular. Thousands are seeking healthy and organic food …
What are you planning to do on Father’s Day?
Many South Asian fathers tend to expect their wives to do heavy-lifting job of connecting and raising their children. One reason is that many fathers …
Head out to Brampton’s free street party on June 22
Summers are short so there is absolutely no reason to be sitting home glued to the television. Why not head out and enjoy some live …
NDP’s Andrea Horwath says she’ll do her best to prevent spending cuts
NDP’s Andrea Horwath must be disappointed at having to settle for leader of the opposition party in Ontario, but regardless she will continue her mission …
The 2018 Pepsi North America Cup is family-friendly affair
On Saturday, June 16 hundreds of Torontonians will be making their way to attend the Woodbine Entertainment’s 2018 Pepsi North America Cup. The action-packed, family-friendly …
IRCC improves processing of student applications from India and other countries
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, …
Man charged for drugs and weapon possession during traffic stop
Peel Regional Police have charged a Toronto man for possession of drugs and a handgun, during a traffic stop in Mississauga. According to the police, …
UCMAS students aim to set world record
The 13th Canadian UCMAS Abacus and Mental Math Competition held at the Hershey Centre last month saw 5,700 children came together and create a world …
Ontario’s cap-and-trade system to be scrapped, says Ford’s spokesman
It now appears that incoming Premier Doug Ford will move to scrap the “disastrous” cap-and-trade system and fight a federal carbon tax. This was one …
Ontario’s new distracted driving rules to take effect January 1
The new laws for distracted driving in Ontario are set to take effect on January 1, 2019, according to reports this week. And many in …
Speculators are making Toronto’s condo market risky: BoC
While the price of detached homes in Toronto continue to stagnate, and in many instances fall, the cost of condos has been going up rapidly. …
Ontario turns blue – Doug Ford’s PC party will form the next government
TORONTO Ontario has a majority Progressive Conservative government. Four months ago, no one could have envisaged ‘Premier’ Doug Ford, but in less than 100 days, …
Fourth arrest made in Bassi homicide
Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Homicide and Missing Persons Bureau are investigating the 8th homicide of 2018 which claimed the life of a Brampton …
Brampton Transit launches Customer Charter
Brampton Transit has launched its Customer Charter, a commitment to riders on how it is working to improve overall service quality and enhance the customers’ …
Kick off summer with CeleBrampton
CeleBrampton will take place this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. This is a one-day community celebration that showcases Brampton’s open, friendly, diverse community …
Two dead in Brampton motorcycle-taxi crash
Witnesses to a double-fatal crash between a motorcycle and a taxi on Queen Street East near Bramalea Road Monday night are urged to come forward …
Peel Region to launch pilot program to repurpose discarded clothing
Clothes that are torn or too worn out to give away to charity end up in landfills. Now Peel Region in partnership with Kidney Clothes, …
The annual Brampton KiteFest takes place this weekend
The fourth annual Kitefest which happens June 9 and 10 at Brampton Fairgrounds between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. is a free two-day event designed …
MiWay wants to know how you spend your commuting time
Riders of MiWay are strongly encouraged to share their experience with everyone on social media by sharing it on #FoundMiTime! With better connectivity than ever, …
Join Osler’s Walk ’n Roll Fest in support of Etobicoke General Hospital
More than 600 community members are expected to participate in William Osler Health System Foundation’s fourth annual Walk ’n Roll Fest for Healthy Families on …