The RCMP should investigate Patrick Brown’s ties to India and China

The RCMP should investigate Patrick Brown’s ties to India and China

The Brampton Mayor admitted on Thursday in front of MPs investigating India’s interference in Canadian elections that he was given an order by the foreign government, which he promptly acted on. 

For more than a decade, Brown, who desperately wants to become prime minister, has recklessly opened himself to foreign interference by India and China, ignoring the potentially dangerous consequences to Canadian security and our economic interests.



More than 100 scientists join fight to stop Highway 413, call on Ottawa to intervene

More than 100 scientists join fight to stop Highway 413, call on Ottawa to intervene

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is facing increased pressure to initiate a federal impact assessment for Ontario's Highway 413. In an open letter scientists warn the plan threatens critical ecosystems, endangering dozens of protected species, including the Red-Headed Woodpecker and Redside Dace. A federal assessment is not just an environmental necessity, they argue it’s a safeguard to ensure decisions are driven by scientific evidence, rather than political deal making. 



Patrick Brown admits succumbing to foreign interference, after years of being groomed by Indian officials

Patrick Brown admits succumbing to foreign interference, after years of being groomed by Indian officials

In stunning testimony Thursday, the controversial Brampton mayor admitted to a Parliamentary committee investigating Indian interference in Canadian elections that he was given an order by the Indian government, which he followed during the 2022 Conservative leadership campaign. 

His disturbing behind-the-scenes conduct comes after more than two dozen trips to India, where he was given “state status” by Narendra Modi, the country’s Prime Minister. He travelled for free on occasion thanks to Indian organizations tied to the ruling party. Now, he’s admitted to being repeatedly pressured and making decisions based on what the Indian government directed him to do.



Premier’s bike lane takeover covers up the real agenda: Highway 413

Premier’s bike lane takeover covers up the real agenda: Highway 413

The PC government’s Bill 212 is the latest example of its authoritarian nature, writes Victor Doyle who was one of Ontario’s key planners for decades.

The legislation eliminates critical studies for Highway 413 and cuts the public almost entirely out of the process to further a project that will destroy Ontario’s most sensitive environmental areas for a road that will do nothing to solve Ontario’s congestion problem. 



Vaughan Council eyes feasibility of Highway 407 buyback amid growing opposition to Highway 413

Vaughan Council eyes feasibility of Highway 407 buyback amid growing opposition to Highway 413

On December 3, Vaughan City Council took a significant step to address the region's traffic challenges, with a motion introduced by Councillors Marilyn Iafrate and Rosanna DeFrancesca calling for a feasibility study on the potential buyback of Highway 407.

Three days before the motion was discussed, members of the grassroots group STOP the 413 NOW stood outside Bellvue Manor, where .Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria was scheduled to speak, to voice their opposition to the proposed highway.



An unlimited supply of money from taxpayers: police board refuses to look at 23.3% budget increase, ignores council request

An unlimited supply of money from taxpayers: police board refuses to look at 23.3% budget increase, ignores council request

Without discussion, and with a letter that appears to have already been prepared before council even made the request for a budget review, Peel’s police services board has slammed the door on any reduction to the largest increase Peel Regional Police will receive in its history, more than $144 million, an amount almost equivalent to increases the department recently received over an entire decade.

Taxpayers and community organizations, who did not have the chance to weigh in, want to know how the police can demand whatever they want, even though mounting evidence shows the approach being pushed by Chief Nishan Duraiappah over the last five years, is not working. 



Will Parliamentary committee investigating Indian foreign interference ask Patrick Brown about his links to China?

Will Parliamentary committee investigating Indian foreign interference ask Patrick Brown about his links to China?

In 2022, when the Brampton mayor ran for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party, he travelled to Vancouver as part of a plan to win over groups and individuals tied to the Chinese government. 

Brown has been summoned to testify before the Parliamentary committee probing foreign interference, but it’s unclear if members will go beyond questions about his more publicized connections to India.



‘We already know the BJP interfered in Canada to help Patrick Brown’: Brampton Mayor summoned to Ottawa after hiding from investigation into India’s meddling 

‘We already know the BJP interfered in Canada to help Patrick Brown’: Brampton Mayor summoned to Ottawa after hiding from investigation into India’s meddling 

In October, the controversial Brampton Mayor was requested to appear before the parliamentary committee investigating foreign interference but failed to show up. Late last week, Members of Parliament on the committee ordered him, through a summons, to come testify about his knowledge of India’s interference in Canada.

Brown has a long friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in 2016 credited the PM’s ruling BJP Party for signing up members across Ontario to win the PC leadership race the year before.



Parrish slams Queen’s Park & Ottawa for leaving Mississauga ‘dry’ on flood relief funding

Parrish slams Queen’s Park & Ottawa for leaving Mississauga ‘dry’ on flood relief funding

In the wake of Mississauga's two "100-year storms" in July and August, the City unveiled new relief programs to help those impacted. Mayor Carolyn Parrish said while municipalities like Toronto continue to receive significant support from the provincial government, her city is left "dry"—a stark reality highlighted during a meeting last week, where a modest $30 million increase to the stormwater budget was detailed as Mississauga struggles to close a huge infrastructure gap.



PC government’s carbon-heavy energy plan is reversing Peel’s emission reduction gains

PC government’s carbon-heavy energy plan is reversing Peel’s emission reduction gains

As emissions continue to rise across Ontario, a new report from The Atmospheric Fund highlights the province's increasing reliance on natural gas for electricity generation, undermining efforts to reduce carbon emissions. While municipalities across Peel make significant strides by adopting electric vehicles, green building standards, and innovative energy projects, the provincial government’s policies, such as expanding natural gas infrastructure, are exacerbating the problem. 



More than 100,000 residents will use food banks in Mississauga by 2027: City declares emergency, Region steps up

More than 100,000 residents will use food banks in Mississauga by 2027: City declares emergency, Region steps up

In response to the growing demand for its service and with budget season upon us, Food Banks Mississauga is hoping to get a $1.6 million increase from the Region of Peel on top of the $2 million approved by council last year as part of the Region’s 2024 budget. The request comes as Mississauga City Council just passed a motion declaring food insecurity an emergency, with Food Banks Mississauga reporting the highest increase in demand for services across the province.



In a vote divided by city lines, Mississauga’s regional councillors send 23.3% police budget hike back to the chief 

In a vote divided by city lines, Mississauga’s regional councillors send 23.3% police budget hike back to the chief 

The extra $144.1 million for the proposed 2025 Peel Police budget was sent back Thursday for reevaluation, as Mississauga members on regional council pointed to the financial pressures facing taxpayers. They also want Brampton to pay a 50/50 share, especially since Patrick Brown is lobbying for the unsustainable increase, 62 percent of which would currently be covered by Mississauga, while Brampton’s taxpayers only pay for 38 percent of the police bill. The decision to send the police chief’s budget request back was approved by the narrowest of margins.



TMU plans to launch Brampton medical school next year

TMU plans to launch Brampton medical school next year

With William Osler Health System as a key partner, TMU's planned School of Medicine is moving forward with accreditation and construction work happening simultaneously. 

In 2025, it will welcome its first cohort of future MDs. Strong healthcare collaborations and community involvement are influencing the school's creative approach to medical education in Brampton, with a commitment to graduate more doctors from under-represented communities.



Trucking industry, other labour groups gather in Brampton to protest Ottawa’s drastic immigration moves

Trucking industry, other labour groups gather in Brampton to protest Ottawa’s drastic immigration moves

On a bitterly cold day, former international students with post-graduation work permits continued their encampment protest calling on the federal government to revisit a recent decision to change the rules around staying in Canada.

Advocates warn that some 200,000 workers, many in fields critical to the nation’s economy, could face deportation or other hardships that would have devastating consequences on a range of industries.



Brampton & Mississauga devastated by Sheridan College’s mass program suspensions: the fallout of Doug Ford’s mismanagement

Brampton & Mississauga devastated by Sheridan College’s mass program suspensions: the fallout of Doug Ford’s mismanagement

Post-secondary institutions across Ontario that abused the international student system for years are now cutting programs and laying off staff. 

Almost two decades ago, the provincial government stopped increasing funding to the sector and colleges and universities began relying heavily on tuition fees. But with caps/freezes for in-province students, their counterparts from other countries became the only source of revenue for many institutions to keep programs afloat. It was a recipe for disaster.

 



Cultural barriers, financial strain & systemic gaps: how international students cope with unplanned pregnancies

Cultural barriers, financial strain & systemic gaps: how international students cope with unplanned pregnancies

A lack of family support and cultural stigma compound the challenges international students face when dealing with unplanned pregnancies. Restricted access to healthcare and instability in housing exacerbate their difficulties as many face these challenges alone, trying to juggle their education in a system facing widespread upheaval after years of exploiting international students.



The lights might have to be dimmed on Mississauga’s 2025 budget process as City waits for PCs to download regional services

The lights might have to be dimmed on Mississauga’s 2025 budget process as City waits for PCs to download regional services

While City officials try to set Mississauga’s financial blueprint for 2025, municipal leaders are stuck in limbo. The provincial government is finalizing decisions on the downloading of services currently overseen by the Region of Peel. The PCs have claimed the moves, to shift services including waste management to City Hall, will ensure fairness for taxpayers. Meanwhile, council members already dreading a stiff tax increase, are grappling with a budget that could face even more challenges, depending on the costs of providing a suite of new services.



‘A Chevy to a Lexus’: ‘Unsustainable’ 23.3% Peel Police budget hike sparks backlash & Mayor Carolyn Parrish’s resignation from board

‘A Chevy to a Lexus’: ‘Unsustainable’ 23.3% Peel Police budget hike sparks backlash & Mayor Carolyn Parrish’s resignation from board

The Mississauga mayor resigned from the Peel Police Services Board Friday, after only a few months, citing a budget increase she simply could not justify to her constituents, many of whom are struggling to put food on the table and keep themselves sheltered. 

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, meanwhile, wanted to see an even bigger increase to a police budget that critics describe as a blatant abuse of taxpayers by the force’s senior leaders and Brown, who has a cozy relationship with the chief.



10 years of data show Ontario is a hub for human traffickers, and it’s only getting worse 

10 years of data show Ontario is a hub for human traffickers, and it’s only getting worse 

Human trafficking continues to increase across Canada. In Ontario, one of the hotspots in the country, the rising number of survivors is not being matched by investments to help them escape or assist with the complex needs that result from this heinous crime. 



Q&A: ‘Takedown’, a critical book for parents & policy makers about the dangers lurking online & how to stop them 

Q&A: ‘Takedown’, a critical book for parents & policy makers about the dangers lurking online & how to stop them 

In 2020, Laila Mickelwait launched the TraffickingHub campaign to raise awareness about the rampant child sexual abuse material on Pornhub, the world’s largest porn site (launched by Canadians) and to hold those responsible behind the scenes to account. 

In an interview with The Pointer, she talks about her new book, which details her experience taking on Pornhub and the shady businessmen who operate in dark corners. 



How a Peel clothing store is changing the shopping experience & promoting sustainability

How a Peel clothing store is changing the shopping experience & promoting sustainability

In a clothing world increasingly dominated by fast fashion, a Peel-based entrepreneur is leading the charge for sustainable shopping through her stores—Plato’s Closet—in Brampton, Vaughan, and Mississauga. Growing up in a single-parent household, Lauren Rosso turned to thrifting as a way to express her creativity without the high price tag of new clothes. Now, one of her most “absolute goals” is to help people find their style while promoting sustainability.



Patrick Brown’s bylaw to curb protest under fire: divisive politics or community protection?

Patrick Brown’s bylaw to curb protest under fire: divisive politics or community protection?

The recently enacted Brampton bylaw pushed through by Mayor Patrick Brown without any community consultation is the latest example of his divisive politics, critics allege. Following tensions between some in the local Hindu and Sikh communities, the new law does not accomplish anything he has claimed, but it has served to further divide groups, instead of bringing them together. 

Meanwhile, he continues his silence on the issue at the heart of the tension—mounting evidence of disturbing foreign interference by the Indian government, which is led by Brown’s close friend Narendra Modi.



Environmentalists and housing experts advocate for sustainable mid-rise solutions as PCs’ sprawl strategy fails to tackle Ontario’s housing crisis

Environmentalists and housing experts advocate for sustainable mid-rise solutions as PCs’ sprawl strategy fails to tackle Ontario’s housing crisis

The Alliance for a Liveable Ontario and Environmental Defence are calling for a major shift in Ontario's housing strategy as the province’s current approach under Premier Doug Ford continues to fall short in addressing both the housing crisis and long-term environmental goals. While the government focuses on expanding suburban sprawl and building single-family homes, both groups argue that mid-rise, infill housing and repurposing underutilized public lands are more sustainable and affordable solutions.



Mississauga’s proposed 7.2% budget hike, water rate increase & massive 21.3% jump for police could cost homeowners $600 or more

Mississauga’s proposed 7.2% budget hike, water rate increase & massive 21.3% jump for police could cost homeowners $600 or more

The days of zero and near-zero percent tax increases in Mississauga are long gone, with the City proposing a stiff 7.2 percent increase on its portion of the 2025 property bill (2.7 percent when blended with the Region of Peel’s portion and the amount that goes toward education). In total, assuming another year without any increase for the education portion and a proposed 12.5 percent increase in the Region’s budget (6 percent when blended), the combined amount works out to a provisional 8.7 percent hike for residential property owners in 2025 (with an almost 10 percent increase projected for 2026) driven by a range of needs in the booming city, and a controversial police budget spike.



St. Catharines, GM lose two-year battle to keep details about environmental contamination on site slated for development secret

St. Catharines, GM lose two-year battle to keep details about environmental contamination on site slated for development secret

The City has been ordered to release documents detailing the toxins that have been found beneath the GM site planned for residential development.

For two years, the City fought The Pointer at the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario in an attempt to keep the documents from public view. Ultimately, an arbitrator sided with The Pointer and ordered the information to be released. 



Niagara’s Big Three Mayors support use of Notwithstanding Clause to remove homeless encampments

Niagara’s Big Three Mayors support use of Notwithstanding Clause to remove homeless encampments

After a challenge from Premier Doug Ford, a number of Ontario Mayors, including the leaders of Niagara’s largest lower-tier municipalities, have called for use of the Notwithstanding Clause to override the rights of the homeless. Critics say it is criminalizing the vulnerable.

A look at the political posturing that is obscuring real solutions to assisting Niagara’s most vulnerable.



Peel giving $850K to Metamorphosis Network for advocacy to bridge huge gap in provincial funding 

Peel giving $850K to Metamorphosis Network for advocacy to bridge huge gap in provincial funding 

The funding will be used for research and to enhance the organization’s ability to pressure Queen’s Park.

A report earlier this year showed Peel’s almost 1.6 million residents have been chronically underserved for decades, without fair-share funding for a range of social and other services that should be based on need and population growth.



Hamas supporters cancel Mississauga vigil after intense advocacy by Jewish groups — Parrish questioned for ignoring policies

Hamas supporters cancel Mississauga vigil after intense advocacy by Jewish groups — Parrish questioned for ignoring policies

The organizers of an event publicized as a celebration of the man who ordered the October 7th attacks on innocent civilians have announced the cancellation of a Mississauga vigil to honour him. 

The decision came after Jewish organizations demanded Mayor Carolyn Parrish take a strong stand, and follow her city’s own policies to cancel the event, which she was not willing to do. She continues to face backlash for comparing the Hamas leader to Nelson Mandela.



Following breadcrumbs, and other methods to preserve the natural world

Following breadcrumbs, and other methods to preserve the natural world

Husband and wife duo Willy Waterton and Audrey Armstrong have spent the last five years documenting and photographing orchids and ferns along the Bruce Peninsula.

Their valuable work is a symbol of how a passion for nature and citizen science can be incredible avenues for saving the planet. 



Wainfleet drops the hammer on short-term rentals

Wainfleet drops the hammer on short-term rentals

The move comes after similar controversial efforts in St. Catharines that appeared to be driven by the powerful hotel industry, which views short-term rentals and companies like VRBO as a big threat.

Now, another Niagara municipality seems determined to stamp out a business space that has given consumers and rental owners a significant leg up in the market, with much cheaper options than traditional hotels. 



Local leaders call for stronger provincial support as climate crisis outpaces Canada’s response

Local leaders call for stronger provincial support as climate crisis outpaces Canada’s response

2024 will likely be the hottest year on record as the climate crisis advances faster than we can adapt. Canada’s first national climate adaptation strategy, launched during the country’s worst wildfire season in 2023, came as municipalities like Mississauga and Brampton were already facing the impacts of extreme flooding and other dangerous weather. Despite some progress, the gap in funding remains wide, leaving cities and towns struggling to cope.



Mississauga’s Bloor Street project in limbo as City awaits details on PC bike lane legislation; $1.1M already spent

Mississauga’s Bloor Street project in limbo as City awaits details on PC bike lane legislation; $1.1M already spent

Doug Ford and his PCs are pushing forward legislation that would restrict municipalities considering new bike lane projects where a car lane would need to be eliminated. The future of Mississauga’s Bloor Street bike lane redesign is now up in the air.

The City has paused the plan while staff await further details on the looming provincial legislation, which one councillor calls a ‘significant overreach’ by the PC government.



‘A lost cause’: Jewish organizations condemn Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish for comparing Hamas leader to Nelson Mandela

‘A lost cause’: Jewish organizations condemn Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish for comparing Hamas leader to Nelson Mandela

Parrish has once again caused controversy, this time for remarks made during Wednesday’s council meeting which have sparked a backlash across the country. Her comments, made in response to a controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to celebrate the recently killed Hamas leader — Parrish compared him to Nelson Mandela — have raised concerns over her leadership in one of Canada’s most diverse cities. 



‘Abominable attack on democracy’: Caledon opposes ill-advised PC strategy for Highway 413

‘Abominable attack on democracy’: Caledon opposes ill-advised PC strategy for Highway 413

Caledon Council is fighting back against Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 212, a blueprint to fast-track construction of the 413 Highway, skirting critical environmental safeguards and local consultation.

With just days left before the legislation’s expected passage, residents and local elected officials are mobilized to protect their community from what they call a “draconian” scheme.



Dunlop taking hard line on reckless spending by trustees, so where is the audit of Ontario’s scandal-plagued schools for the deaf and blind?

Dunlop taking hard line on reckless spending by trustees, so where is the audit of Ontario’s scandal-plagued schools for the deaf and blind?

Advocates are questioning why the school system responsible for students who are deaf and blind, which has been the subject of allegations of abuse and mismanagement for decades, is getting a pass, while Education Minister Jill Dunlop launches inquiries into fiscal mismanagement at other Ontario school boards. 



Saving democracy under Trump’s second term won’t matter if the planet burns: UN report lays out the challenge 

Saving democracy under Trump’s second term won’t matter if the planet burns: UN report lays out the challenge 

In its latest “emissions gap” report, the UNEP reminds us of what the greatest threat to our way of life really is. Too many jurisdictions around the world are going backward, as more and more government policies, including many in Alberta and Ontario, plunge us toward a bleak future, where day-to-day life will be rendered unrecognizable due to the effects of climate change.

The election of Donald Trump likely won’t help.



Tentative agreements reached between City of Brampton and CUPE, bringing five-day strike to a close

Tentative agreements reached between City of Brampton and CUPE, bringing five-day strike to a close

The agreements impact more than 1,200 City employees in various sectors, such as transit and maintenance. Union representatives say the agreements tackle important issues, after Mayor Patrick Brown made misleading claims, accusing the union of holding the city hostage and commenting publicly in bad faith, suggesting the strike would be drawn out to hurt residents.



Mississauga City Council scales back speed enforcement hours, commitment to pedestrian safety

Mississauga City Council scales back speed enforcement hours, commitment to pedestrian safety

Despite a recent recommendation from City staff to maintain Mississauga’s current traffic enforcement hours in school zones to all times of day, every day, in line with a commitment to Vision Zero, councillors instead approved an amendment to scale back traffic enforcement. 

The move did not sit well with one councillor who has advocated for more safety on Mississauga’s increasingly chaotic streets.



Suspended Hindu Priest is reinstated; Brampton Sikh leader arrested as communities seek solutions

Suspended Hindu Priest is reinstated; Brampton Sikh leader arrested as communities seek solutions

The fallout continues after two tense days of protest and demonstrations between different factions of Brampton’s and Mississauga’s South Asian communities. 

A Peel police officer is back on the job after a brief suspension following a protest against the Indian government as residents in the two cities search for ways to leave old world differences behind. 



‘The gold standard’: Mississauga introduces first net zero energy building with latest fire station

‘The gold standard’: Mississauga introduces first net zero energy building with latest fire station

As part of its infrastructure plan to build six new fire stations across a 12-year horizon, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services has added its twenty-second fire station to its stock, Station 125. Setting it apart from previous facilities, the new building has been designed with a net zero approach, making it the first of its kind for the municipality’s corporate buildings. As Mississauga works to reduce its emissions, City officials hope the new facility will act as a baseline for city-building projects moving forward to transition toward a more sustainable future.   



Ottawa unveils draft regulations for oil & gas emissions; experts warn of loopholes, industry leaders push back

Ottawa unveils draft regulations for oil & gas emissions; experts warn of loopholes, industry leaders push back

The federal government has finally made a long-awaited bold step to curb emissions with its draft Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap Regulations.

Oil and gas companies are warning of economic fallout, while environmental advocates are calling for stronger, faster action. 



First Nation demands PC action on environmental racism—residents exposed to toxic levels of benzene, sulfur dioxide, other poisons 

First Nation demands PC action on environmental racism—residents exposed to toxic levels of benzene, sulfur dioxide, other poisons 

Aamjiwnaang First Nation has suffered from the effects of environmental racism for decades. The failure by consecutive governments to address the harm from industrial encroachment into their territory has led to chronic illness and widespread contamination.

Despite repeated requests for assistance and demands for change, the PC government has failed to act in any meaningful way. Meanwhile, levels of extremely toxic chemicals are routinely far beyond allowable limits. 



Doug Ford’s highway strategy tries to circumvent federal oversight but opponents still have a plan

Doug Ford’s highway strategy tries to circumvent federal oversight but opponents still have a plan

Bill 212, designed to fast-track Highway 413 and exempt it from federal environmental assessments, has motivated advocates who are not about to give up their fight against the project.

Lessons learned from the way Doug Ford’s PCs pushed the Bradford Bypass forward might help stop, or at least slow down the 413 plan, until the next election.



CUPE wants to know what Patrick Brown is doing with $8M-$10M in unspent wages for 150 unfilled positions: wage strike disrupts Brampton services

CUPE wants to know what Patrick Brown is doing with $8M-$10M in unspent wages for 150 unfilled positions: wage strike disrupts Brampton services

With more than 1,200 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees now on strike, the City of Brampton is facing critical gaps in essential services, especially transit, leaving residents bracing for disruptions.

Mayor Patrick Brown’s lavish spending and misleading claims about the bargaining process have raised concerns among CUPE members who say all they want is a fair wage in tough economic times.



‘Ludicrous’ 21.3% operating budget hike for Peel Police raises questions about worsening ability to solve crimes

‘Ludicrous’ 21.3% operating budget hike for Peel Police raises questions about worsening ability to solve crimes

Peel Regional Police leaders want a 21.3 percent operating budget increase for 2025 (after a 14 percent increase for 2024) and the board that’s supposed to govern the force once again rubber-stamped the hard-to-justify request.

At a time when residents are feeling financial pressure on all sides they are once again about to pay for an excessive police budget increase, while service has decreased, and so has the PRP’s ability to solve all types of crime. 

So what are taxpayers getting for an extra $132 million in 2025?



West Lincoln elects new council member; St. Catharines gets first look at 2025 mayor’s budget, Pelham finds natural assets that could create big savings

West Lincoln elects new council member; St. Catharines gets first look at 2025 mayor’s budget, Pelham finds natural assets that could create big savings

In line with what was approved last year as part of a three-year budget, St. Catharines taxpayers are set to see a 3.66 percent tax increase for the coming year. In West Lincoln, first-time candidate Greg Maychak eked out a byelection win over former mayor Doug Joyner to fill the vacant seat in Ward 3 - Smithville.

Also this week, Pelham Council will receive a presentation on the natural assets in the community and how protecting them can save the municipality millions of dollars. 



Protests in Brampton amid foreign interference have roots in India’s longstanding political tensions

Protests in Brampton amid foreign interference have roots in India’s longstanding political tensions

With red and blue lights flashing, police cruisers were stationed outside the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton as hundreds of protestors gathered, filling the night air with chants against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Peel Police. 

The climate across parts of Peel where diverse South Asian-Canadian communities have lived for years in an often tense dynamic with one another, has boiled over since news that India’s Hindu-Nationalist BJP government is allegedly behind a disturbingly violent plot against Sikh Canadians. 



Twinning the Garden City Skyway might happen sooner than expected

Twinning the Garden City Skyway might happen sooner than expected

With the significant infrastructure project listed as a priority for fast-tracking by the PC government’s controversial Bill 212, the Garden City Skyway twinning could see elements of the project expedited. Residents of the Facer Street community where the bridge will have its most significant impact, are looking for commitment from the government that the infrastructure investment will result in positive outcomes for the area.



I believe American women will save the country tomorrow

I believe American women will save the country tomorrow

Carolynn Ioannoni had her own traumatic experience with a pregnancy that could not come to term. But she writes that the U.S. election for women is not only about their right to agency over their own body, it’s about their right to agency over everything. And she’s confident that, as usual, they will save the day.



Ford’s latest bill fast tracking construction of 413 could be the gateway for ‘highways to hell’

Ford’s latest bill fast tracking construction of 413 could be the gateway for ‘highways to hell’

The latest twist in Doug Ford's push to build Highway 413 saw Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria unveil Bill 212, a new piece of legislation aimed at fast-tracking the controversial project. 

Dubbed the "Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act," it seeks to exempt the highway from a critical environmental assessment process, igniting fierce criticism from environmental groups.