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Arrests made, firearms seized in Peel Region attempted murder investigation – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Investigators from Peel Region, Ont., say they have arrested three men in connection with an attempted murder investigation. Police responded to calls of a shooting in Mississauga on Nov. 8, 2023, in the area of Matheson Boulevard and Creekbank Road. First responders …

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Asylum claimant dies at encampment outside Mississauga shelter – Toronto

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials in Peel Region say an asylum claimant has died after sleeping at an encampment outside of a shelter in Mississauga. Peel Regional Police said officers responded to reports of a sudden death at an encampment on Dundas Street East, just east …

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Peel non-profit sounds alarm over impact of housing crisis on BIPOC youth

There’s optimism and resilience in Shayesha Steele’s voice, but it hasn’t always been that way. At the age of 15, she entered the foster care system. She was referred to REST Centres during her first year of university. “There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “I’ve …

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Brampton family allegedly left waiting for 911 during home invasion – Toronto

A family from Brampton, Ont., is speaking out after they were the victims of a terrifying home invasion earlier this summer. Along with the violation of personal safety, they say they are disappointed by the response time from emergency officials. Around 3:15 a.m. on the morning of July 1, Jolly …

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Ontario warns parents to avoid centre where police say man convicted of trafficking children lives

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the government statement was sent by Ontario’s Solicitor General’s office. The provincial government is warning parents to avoid an Ontario centre offering services to children with autism after police said a man previously convicted of trafficking children is living at the …

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Police looking for Ontario offender wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Ontario Provincial Police say they are looking for a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for “breach of his day parole.” Police said 23-year-old Rahul Sahota is currently serving a five-year, five-month and five-day sentence for two counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession …

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Ontario government appoints 5-member panel to dissolve Peel Region

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The provincial government has appointed a five-member transition team that will begin the process of dissolving the Region of Peel and officially grant Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon their independence in 2025. “The five members … will help ensure the dissolution process is …

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Brampton, Ont. driver dies after potential medical episode – Toronto

A driver has died after potentially suffering a medical episode and crashed into a cyclist in Brampton, Ont., police say. Around 1:20 p.m. on Monday, police said a driver and cyclist were involved in a crash around The Gore and Fogal roads in Brampton. The cyclist suffered minor injuries and …

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Brampton, Ont. house fire sends 1 to hospital – Toronto

A man has been rushed to hospital in serious condition after a house fire in Brampton. Ont. In a tweet, Peel Regional Police said the fire had broken out at a home in the Bovaird Drive and Sunnyvale Gate area just after 2 p.m. Police said a man had been …

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