Human Trafficking in Peel
We sometimes hear stories about girls who are taken away from their country to be sent elsewhere to work in the sex trade. Human trafficking of...
Alarming Increase of Gang Activity in Peel Region
Street gangs are expanding their reach to Brampton and Mississauga and tapping into the Region's diverse ethnic populations to increase their power base. According to...
Are you BADD? (Brampton’s Automotively Dysfunctional Dumbass)
Living in Brampton equates to driving in Brampton. Driving here means paying the highest insurance premiums in Ontario. Â So as a population, we have...
Black Lives Matter Takes Issue with Schools in Peel
The Peel District School Board is rapidly becoming ground zero for community groups to air their grievances for how students are treated and accommodated...
Neighbourhood Watch Re-Launching in Brampton
Residents across Brampton have commented on a noticeable decline in community safety over the last few years. As a result, Brampton Focus consulted with...
Peel Police Officer Charged with Assault
Police misconduct often seems to be an issue elsewhere in the world and mostly in the U.S. It is not often that we hear about...
Special Olympics Summer Games in Peel Region July 13-16
An inspirational showcase of sport participation from across Ontario will be taking place at the 2017 Ontario Special Olympics Summer Games being hosted by Peel...
Fireworks Banned Except by Permit
The unofficial kick-off to summer arrives this Victoria Day weekend and fireworks are bound to fill the night sky. There are no fireworks at...
Can We Make Brampton Safe for Everyone?
Brampton Focus speaks with local resident Cheryl Costello about a disturbing incident she experienced while walking on a city pathway. Ms. Costello provides us with a written...
Skid Row CEO Pushes Through Brampton
Joe Roberts is pushing a shopping cart through Brampton as part of his coast to coast trek across Canada to raise awareness for at-risk youth...
