It was a rare good news day for Peel Region’s mental health and addictions system. On May 24, the provincial government announced $2.375 million in funding for the Peel-Dufferin branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to assist in expanding vital services to some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
Read MoreThe Peel Police annual report shows the severity of crime is increasing in the fast-growing region, continuing a pattern begun in 2014 and paralleling the urban experience across Canada.
Read MoreMy feature profile on Brampton MPP Sara Singh.
Read MoreAvoiding the many deviations and delays that can come with moving a document from words on paper to practical action, regional councillors have approved $1.3 million for a three-year pilot program to create 10 new shelter spaces for survivors of sex trafficking in particular.
Read MoreMy feature on the changing face of libraries and how Brampton’s local book dealers are adapting to survive.
Read MoreThe federal government has denied funding for a project that would have allowed the Peel Regional Police to combat a growing trend of youth violence. But Brampton’s local MPs are remaining quiet on the reasons for that, despite having thrown their support behind the request.
Read MoreThe Peel Regional Police are once again furthering efforts to forge positive relationships with the region’s youth, after 2018 saw yet another increase in violent crime among the young population.
Read MoreAs Peel Region tries to come to terms with a growing number of sex crimes, including human trafficking, which is growing at an alarming rate here, funding is now in jeopardy for the one centre providing essential supports to victims.
Read MoreHow do we address rising crime? For years it’s always been the same answer, more officers. However, for this story I took a look at how unsustainable that practice has become and how police now need to diversify their thinking in order to address the complex nature of modern crime.
Read MoreA historic seizure of drugs and guns serves to highlight the growing presence of gangs in Peel and their contribution to the region’s growing crime rate.
Read MoreA report residents of Peel have been waiting on for some time, and the final results are exactly what they’ve been saying for years.
Read MoreToronto police conduct the vast majority of strip searches in Ontario, but Peel police come in second when it comes to improper searches, and might perform the most unlawful strip-searches per capita.
Read MoreAfter my extensive coverage of human trafficking in Durham Region, I’ve started looking into the issue in Peel Region and what I’ve discovered is startling.
Read MoreMy investigation into how Peel public health has been chronically underfunded by the province of Ontario for years, leading serious impacts for the residents of Peel.
Read MoreBrampton is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, it’s only a natural question to ask how the fire department is planning for this influx of people, houses and high-rises.
Read MoreIt’s a highway that the previous Liberal government scrapped, a panel of experts have said that it will not solve Souther Ontario’s transportation issues, such as gridlock on Highway 401. Yet, Premier Doug Ford seems intent on pushing it forward. Why? The answer seems obvious.
Read MoreIt’s another small victory for Darren John as a new judge rules he should be granted legal assistance to help fight a conviction of uttering threats.
Read MoreMy first from a series of stories from a lengthy interview with regional chair Nando Iannicca.
Read MoreMy second piece on Darren John aka Avalanche the Architect and is ongoing legal battles. This one, a small victory as a previous judge is forced to apologize for remarks he made in denying John legal aid.
Read MoreWhen reviewing the past year’s crime statistics, I’m like a kid at Christmas. In Peel Region, 2018 was a fascinating (and scary) year to be covering crime. Here’s my first look at the numbers and providing a bit of valuable initial context.
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