Up to $15k available for Brampton artists
Brampton has announced a funding program for artists to earn up to $1,000 and arts organizations to earn up to $15,000 to alleviate revenue losses from the pandemic.
Councillor Dhillon against new cannabis store on Braydon Blvd.
Councillor Dhillon opposes the opening of a new cannabis shop at 65 Braydon Boulevard, saying that "we must protect our neighbourhoods and children from drugs."
Peel Region left behind in Stage 3 reopening
Peel Region, York Region and Toronto will not be entering Stage 3 of reopening across Ontario this Friday (July 17/2020). Premier Doug Ford shared that 29 of the 34 regions in Ontario are reporting less than 5 new COVID-19 cases daily. Peel Region reported 18 new cases yesterday.
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.
Government offers new grant for student volunteers
This morning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced details about the Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG). Post-secondary students and recent graduates are eligible...
Lecce announces funding and remote learning guidelines for school reopening
Ontario investing $900M in hiring more staff and supports, air ventilation in schools, and technology access for students.
Mayors warn of property tax increase and service cuts
Crombie: "difficult conversations about cost-saving service reductions are taking place at council meetings across the province"
Paramount Fine Foods launches Brampton Cloud Kitchen
Fakih said that his business lost 85% of their normal sales, and impacts were felt across the supply chain when the province moved into lockdown,
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.
Ontario to mandate collection of race and income COVID-19 data
All Ontario public health units will soon mandate their data collection to include race and income of infected patients. As Ontario continues...