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.
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.
Brampton to re-open Wednesday as Stage 2 achieved
Peel and Toronto will be entering Stage 2 of Ontario’s action plan to reopen and restart the province. Premier Doug Ford announced...
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.
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.
Peel’s Medical Officer of Health supports Brampton entering Stage 3
“I support Peel Region moving into Stage 3 sooner rather than later”, Dr. Loh said.
Dixie 407 Sports Park renamed to Emancipation Park
In honour of Emancipation Month (August) in Brampton, Brampton City Council renamed Dixie 407 Sports Park to Emancipation Park.
Free virtual summer STEM program for middle school students
Sparkin’ STEM is a local student-run non-profit in Brampton that provides hands-on, STEM learning opportunities for middle school...
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.
#Hoodstrong supports small business and local charity during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our economy. Local businesses have been forced to adjust to the rapid changes. Imran Hasan, past Chair...
