Tory appeals to Trudeau to cancel bail for repeat gun offenders
Many Torontonians must’ve been surprised to read the news report stating that Toronto Mayor John Tory urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to revoke bail opportunities …
The best and worst cities for property taxes
While homeowners in Vancouver complain about housing affordability and high property taxes, data shows homeowners in the city have been getting a very good deal. …
Changes to sex-ed curriculum violates Charter: CCLA
Even opponents of the Sex-Ed curriculum must not have realized that their Charter Rights were horribly violated by Tory Premier Doug Ford. But it is …
Landlords should be aware of being cheated
Recently a Toronto landlord who discovered her condo unit was being rented out repeatedly on Airbnb without her knowledge by a property management company won …
Suspicious man watching kids worries Brampton residents
This is one more example of why it is important for parents and guardians to be vigilant and mindful of their surroundings. A “suspicious male” …
NBA star Sim Bhullar honoured in his Toronto hometown
Sim Bhullar made history by being the first Indian-origin person drafted by the NBA when he joined the Sacramento Kings in 2014. This week Toronto-born …
Seasoned candidates in running for Brampton mayor
You would think that former progressive Conservative leader and federal MP Patrick Brown would choose to run for mayor in Mississauga where he currently lives, …
Peel youth look forward to CNE’s talent competition
There is plenty of things to appeal to the most difficult child and adult out there at the CNE. While many go there for the …
Survey shows 50% of Ontario baby boomers will downsize to small cities
Ontario baby boomers approaching or already in retirement are seriously planning on moving out of unaffordable big cities and into smaller towns and cities instead. …
Taste of the Danforth on this weekend
Recently the Danforth was in the news for all the wrong reasons- the mass shooting that shocked the city happened here. This weekend, Danforth residents …
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to run for seat in Burnaby South
Over the past few months, the beleaguered federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has come under enormous pressure to do anything to help the flailing federal …
Canada braces for economic pain following Saudi spat
It is one thing when the US President Donald Trump berates countries on Twitter but when Canada chooses the same route, there are economic consequences …
Non-financial incentives for brewers to start buck-a-beer plan
In other words, the Ontario government may well be subsidizing your buck-a-beer in some form. The provincial government this week announced “non-financial incentives” to brewers …
Brampton man wounded in knife attack
Peel Regional Police dogs are hunting an armed man after a fight near a Brampton plaza left a young man wounded. The violence in the …
Chaos in Ontario Legislature after one MPP mimics another’s accent
Nothing like a good distraction after a particularly tough session in Ontario’s legislature. Premier Ford and his finance minister Vic Fedili claim to have heard …
Brazen armed robbery at Malton jewelry store caught on camera
Masked robbers used a van to smash their way into a Malton jewelry store owned by Baldev Manjania that was open and serving customers at …
Asylum seekers in college dorms to move into hotels
Up to 450 asylum seekers are to move into hotels across the GTA from the student residences at Centennial College and Humber College where they’ve …
Ottawa considered fast-tracking seatbelt rule after Humboldt tragedy
Documents obtained by The Canadian Press under the Access to Information Act showed Transport Canada considered enacting the rule sooner following the April 6 tragedy …
Another hate crime in Mississauga
The last time Sandra Alexander, the anti-Muslim activist was in the news, it was for distributing anti-Muslim leaflets outside a mosque. This time she has …
Information of all entries to Canada sent to US Homeland Security
Many new immigrants are under the impression that if they don’t enter the United States, their personal information will not be in their hands. However, …
Major OPP traffic safety campaign kicks off for long weekend
This long Civic Holiday weekend bang in the middle of summer is when the OPP is timing its blitz to target drivers who don’t slow …
No timeline for SIU to wrap up Danforth shooting investigation
If you are wondering why there is no update from the police regarding the motivation that prompted Danforth shooter Faizal Hussain’s murderous spree, it has …
Hamilton man charged after racist exchange with couple
Two new Canadian citizens experienced a racist incident in a Stoney Creek parking lot which was captured on camera and has raised eyebrows and concerns …
PM Trudeau looking abroad for ideas to tackle gun violence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that his government will look at best practices in other parts of the world for ideas on how to …
Ford wins war of words with Horwath
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is a bit of streetfighter not inclined to back down when attacked. That side of him was in full display during …
Brampton man’s body recovered from lake
Sathees Gnanenthiran was one of four brothers who went boating in Belwood Lake, Fergus last Sunday. Gnanenthiran jumped into the water for a swim, but …
Report points to a permanent generation of home renters
The tightening of Canada’s mortgage rules is seeing a large segment of wannabe homebuyers shut out of the market as they are unable to meet …
Driver pulled over for transporting wood in dangerous manner
Calling the police came naturally to many drivers who were aghast at the sight of a Nissan Sentra car with at least eight slats of …
Death of Surrey woman shocks and scandalizes residents
On July 22 police attended a hotel located in the 3400-block of Carrington Road in West Kelowna after being notified that a woman may need …
Ontario PCs launch news channel on Twitter
Bypassing the traditional news outlets and going directly to the people is becoming a communication method of choice for more politicians. This week the Ontario …
Free burger coin to celebrate Big Mac’s 50th anniversary
McDonald’s Canada is joining in Big Mac’s 50th anniversary in a special way- by issuing special, limited edition MacCoins which entitle the holder to a …
Peel police chief provides crime update
With municipal elections around the corner, Peel councillors as well as MPs and MPPs are increasingly fielding questions from concerned citizens about the widely circulated …
Amazon’s Caledon fulfillment centre to create 800 jobs
Amazon will open a new fulfillment centre in Caledon to pick, pack and ship books, electronics and toys which will create 800 full-time positions. The …
Toronto council looks to ban handgun sale within city limits
Toronto will formally ask Ottawa to ban the sale of handguns within city limits, days after a teen and a young girl were killed in …
ISIL claims responsibility for Danforth shooting: Report
While friends, family and the media by and large have painted Faisal Hussain the Danforth shooter as a suffering and mentally-disturbed ‘victim’. ISIL has reportedly …
PC govt. unsure about Ontario’s safe injection, overdose prevention sites
The Ontario government is still having an internal debate over the fate of Ontario safe injection, overdose prevention sites. A decision is expected in the …
More illegal guns on the streets than ever before
The summer of 2018 is turning into the Summer of Gun Violence in the GTA. Every other day there are media reports of yet another …
Two Indian MLAs denied entry into Canada
Two Punjab politicians were reportedly denied entry into Canada on Sunday and put on a flight back to India. Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Amarjit Singh …
Former NDP minister working on plan to shut out Uber from BC
There are media reports suggesting that former NDP minister Moe Sihota is behind a move by the Vancouver taxi association to set up its own …
New funding for community support, multiculturalism and anti-racism programs in Brampton
Ruby Sahota, MP for Brampton North and Arif Virani, MP for Parkdale-High Park and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage, provided information to …
Raise for PM Trudeau’s nanny questioned
This week news that the government would be paying the Trudeau nanny $45,000 which included a raise also managed to raise eyebrows. Conservative Party spokesman …