New report exposes dire threat Hwy 413 poses to endangered species: PCs have ignored the risks; will Ottawa listen? ENVIRONMENT, NEWSJoel WittnebelOctober 23, 2024
Niagara police handed grant to battle post-pandemic surge in gang activity POLICE, NEWS, COVID-19Joel WittnebelOctober 23, 2024
Facing fierce public backlash Caledon council does u-turn on GTA West Highway GTA WEST HIGHWAY, NEWSJoel WittnebelFebruary 19, 2021
SIU lays no charges in police shooting of D’Andre Campbell but criticizes officers’ behaviour POLICE, NEWSJoel WittnebelDecember 24, 2020
After Ford quashed decriminalization for drug use, Peel hiring more staff to fight worsening overdose crisis NEWS, OPIOID CRISISJoel WittnebelDecember 6, 2020
Calls for better police training and SIU reform are being ignored while avoidable tragedies continue NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelNovember 28, 2020
Police budget balances fight against increasingly complex crime and calls for new funding model NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelNovember 27, 2020
Mississauga rapper Avalanche the Architect set to appeal conviction for use of threatening lyrics NEWSJoel WittnebelSeptember 29, 2020
Brampton’s downtown is being overwhelmed by homelessness and drug use; Region promises help NEWSJoel WittnebelSeptember 29, 2020
Peel’s battle with opioid crisis on hold as overdoses spike; advocates want COVID-type response NEWS, OPIOID CRISISJoel WittnebelSeptember 23, 2020
While forces across the country proceed carefully, Peel Police rushes ahead with accelerated plan for body-worn cameras NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelSeptember 18, 2020
RCMP charge former Brampton MP Raj Grewal with fraud, breach of trust after three-year investigation NEWSJoel WittnebelSeptember 11, 2020
Warning signs of domestic homicide are clear, so why can’t the justice system act on them? FEATURE, NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelAugust 16, 2020
Two arrested in ‘horrifying’ Malton gang shooting while questions linger about changes to policing NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelJuly 27, 2020
Evidence of child exploitation in Peel has increased almost 400%; defunding the already under-resourced police unit would put more victims at risk NEWS, FEATURE, POLICE, ICEJoel WittnebelJuly 11, 2020
Calls for defunding police a hard sell in Peel where 94% of operating budget is committed to wages NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelJune 25, 2020
‘We understand there is a lot of hurt’: Chief acknowledges Peel police’s own troubles with region’s Black community COVID-19, NEWS, POLICEJoel WittnebelJune 1, 2020
If COVID-19 disrupts key Brampton projects, city’s future vision could be set back for years NEWS, COVID-19Joel WittnebelMay 8, 2020
Two of Brampton’s biggest employers continue to grapple with COVID-19 NEWS, COVID-19Joel WittnebelMay 7, 2020
Hard to remain inside with beautiful summer weather, while country’s top health official urges cautious optimism as Ontario begins to reopen Monday NEWSJoel WittnebelMay 3, 2020
