24-year-old “high-risk gang offender” arrested for murder was out on bail
Peel Police Chief Duraiappah disappointed in the bail system which allows violent offenders like Lamar Grant to be released.
Peel Police charge stunt driving tow truck drivers
Peel Police have impounded 2 tow trucks in Brampton for stunt driving. The first was caught driving at 127 km/h at Queen and Dixie.
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.”
Zero tolerance for speeding in Brampton
The City of Brampton will be implementing Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in 200 locations across the city, along with introducing 25 new Community Safety Zones by September.
Motorcycle seized from uninsured rider
The driver did not have insurance or a valid permit and was using unauthorized license plates. The motorcycle was seized and the driver was issued a court summons.
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 believe that the police are involved in issues they are not qualified to handle and they want funding invested in the community. At the Peel Police Services Board Meeting on June […]
Crombie and Brown to call for bodycams at Friday’s Police Services meeting
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie are expected to move a motion at Friday’s Peel Police Service Board meeting to implement body-worn cameras for Peel police officers. Peel Regional Police has indicated they are open to looking into this option to ensure greater accountability and transparency. Watch footage of the latest body […]
CRA’s Snitch Line Exposing CERB Fraudsters
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) was designed to support Canadian employees directly affected by COVID-19. The May Labour Force Survey from Statistics Canada shows that 5 million Canadians lost their job due to COVID-19, yet there were 15 million CERB applications and $42 billion paid out. Prime Minister Trudeau addressed the concerns of CERB […]
Put ‘neighbour’ back into neighbourhoods during the pandemic
The pandemic is an opportunity to get to know our neighbours. More and more residents are going online, joining Facebook and Whatsapp groups, participating in live tele-townhalls, checking on each other and volunteering to help however they can.
Integrity Commissioner rules against all accusations by failed municipal candidate
Brampton Focus has been clear and transparent with respect to the services it provides and has marketed itself to the public and City Council in various ways.”