Brampton gets $35M from Ontario’s $1.6B emergency funding
Ontario's municipalities will receive up to $1.6 billion in emergency funding, and Brampton is eligible for $34.9 million.
Director of Education appointed for Peel Schools
Colleen Russell-Rawlins has been appointed as the new permanent interim Director of Education for the Peel District School Board. Rawlins will assume the role on August 5.
Brampton’s Grace Manor cited in abysmal long-term care report
Holland Christian Homes has had 30 confirmed staff cases and 13 resident deaths. The investigation cited Grace Manor for allowing staff to move between patients without changing protective gear and washing their hands.
Osler to shut down triage tents at hospital sites
The tents were generously provided and installed by GlobalMedic, a Canadian charity program that provides disaster-relief services.
Peel left off Stage 2 reopening plan
Ontario commenced a regional Stage 2 reopening of the province on June 12th that does not include the Region of Peel. Stage...
36-hour hackathon hosted by Brampton’s SPARK group
SPARK hosted a virtual 36-hour hackathon with over 150 participants.
Santa cancels Brampton Parade, may cancel toy delivery
Santa said that he received a letter from Dr. Lawrence Loh, the Medical Officer of Health for Peel Region asking him and his elves to stay in the North Pole this year.
Citizens call to defund Peel Police
Hundreds of citizens have submitted written deputations to the Peel Regional Police (PRP) expressing their concerns and desire to defund the police. Many citizens...
Peel Police pulls plug on $9M SRO program
Peel Police have stopped the SRO program to consult the community's opinions, with a report to be published later this year.
Brampton to enter Stage 3 of reopening despite OMA concerns
Brampton will be entering Stage 3 tomorrow, joining the rest of Ontario in the province’s reopening framework. Concerns from the OMA and residents have been raised about Brampton's readiness for Stage 3.
