Brampton

• Battle brewing between Ontario education minister, trustee over use of school portable

  The Peel District School Board's government-appointed supervisor wrote to trustee and vice chair David Green telling him he must stop using a portable to store items.

  Canada

  May 12
  
• Former Ontario councillor demands sexual misconduct report expunged after new details emerge

  Former Brampton Coun. Gurpreet Dhillon was accused of sexual misconduct in early 2020. He says the complainant in that case has since withdrawn her allegation.

  Politics

  Apr 20
  
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• Boating incident leaves one dead in Brampton

  A man has died after a canoe capsized at Heart Lake Conservation Area in Brampton, Ont., Saturday night. Peel Regional Police say an investigation is underway.

  Canada

  Apr 12
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• Man arrested, 2 women in critical condition after stabbing inside Brampton home

  Around 11 p.m., police and paramedics rushed to an address in the area of Cherrytree Drive and Ray Lawson Boulevard for reports of a stabbing.

  Crime

  Apr 10
• Brampton, Mississauga mayors ‘condemn’ Ford government changes to conservation authority

  The mayors of Brampton and Mississauga are pushing back on a Ford government plan to amalgamate 36 conservation authorities. They say the move will slow housing approvals.

  Environment

  Apr 7
• Launch of Hurontario LRT driving Ontario’s plan for enhanced fare integration

  The Hurontario LRT, also known as the Hazel McCallion Line, does not have an official opening date but, when finished, it will run through both Brampton and Mississauga.

  Canada

  Mar 31
• Ontario police force welcomes financial experts to help battle extortion crimes

  Last year alone, there were 476 reported cases — of which 190 targeted businesses — and that only reflects incidents where the victims have come forward.

  Canada

  Feb 19
• Ottawa serving Stellantis with default notice over Brampton cuts: Joly

  Industry Minister Melanie Joly told the House of Commons committee on international trade the move breaches federal contracts tied to manufacturing in Brampton and Windsor, Ont.

  Economy

  Dec 4, 2025
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• 3rd person confirmed dead after massive Brampton house fire, 2 still missing

  Brampton Fire Chief Andy Glynn said the fire broke out at a home on Banas Way at around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday night. Eleven people were thought to live in the building.

  Fire

  Nov 21, 2025
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• ‘Can’t let the negative get in the way’: Ontario minister’s English-Punjabi video goes viral

  A video from an Ontario MPP speaking in both English and Punjabi went viral across social media, drawing particularly visceral reaction on X.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2025