Category: Mississauga

Food Delivery Driver Likely Lured by Suspects Before Deadly Carjacking: Peel Police

Peel Regional Police believe multiple suspects lured a food delivery driver with a pizza order before a deadly carjacking in Mississauga, Ont., earlier this month. Gurvinder Nath, a 24-year-old international student who lived in Brampton, Ont., was delivering food in Mississauga on July 9 when he was violently assaulted during the carjacking. Nath was taken to…


Ontario Liberals ‘Too Far to the Left,’ Says Candidate for Liberal Leadership

Bonnie Crombie has announced her intention to run for leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party and she says she wants to bring the party back toward the centre.  She said Premier Doug Ford’s administration is “too far to the right, the opposition too far to the left.” Steve Paikin, host of TVO’s The Agenda, had…


Ontario Liberals ‘Too Far to the Left,’ Says Mayor Running for Leadership of Party

Bonnie Crombie has announced her intention to run for leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party and she says she wants to bring the party back toward the centre.  She said Premier Doug Ford’s administration is “too far to the right, the opposition too far to the left.” Steve Paikin, host of TVO’s The Agenda, had…


Mississauga Mayor Crombie Exploring Possibility of Running for Ontario Liberal Leadership: Source

Former federal MP and Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is exploring the possibility of entering the leadership race for the Ontario Liberal Party, according to a source close to her office. Crombie has been the mayor of Mississauga—a major Ontario city just west of Toronto—since 2014 and previously served as a federal Liberal MP from 2008 to 2011….


Ontario Tables Legislation to Split Peel Region, Looks at Splitting Other Regions

Doug Ford’s government tabled legislation on Thursday to split Peel Region into the separate municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon by Jan. 1, 2025. In the coming weeks, the government will also look at whether several other fast-growing cities still need to have a regional level of government. Other regions the province is eyeing for…


Ford Moves to Split Peel Region—Mississauga’s Mayor Is Happy, Brampton’s Is Worried

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has long wanted what she calls “Mexit”—a separation of her city from Brampton and Caledon—as she says Mississauga has long paid the lion’s share for Peel Region services. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he supports Mexit, and the province is expected to announce on Thursday legislation to make it happen….


Ontario to Dissolve Region of Peel, Government Sources Say

Ontario will announce Thursday that it is dissolving the Region of Peel, which includes the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, senior government sources say. Mississauga and Brampton—some of the largest municipalities in the province—are set to become independent cities, but the sources did not say what would happen with the smaller municipality of Caledon….


Several Police Forces Review Deaths for Links to Man Charged in Lethal Product Sale

Several police forces say they are reviewing sudden deaths in their regions that could be linked to an Ontario man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of self-harm. Peel Regional Police arrested Kenneth Law last week and charged the 57-year-old with two counts of counselling or aiding suicide after investigating two…


Shen Yun Performers ‘Are Born to Be on Stage and Inspire Everyone,’ Says Canadian Choreographer

MISSISSAUGA, Canada—Choreographer Jessica Tomasone attended Shen Yun’s evening show at the Living Arts Centre on March 28. She thought it was a multi-layered and absolutely captivating performance. “I think these dancers are technical machines, first of all—they have so much exquisite training and discipline. It’s very exhilarating,” she exclaimed. “I enjoy the show so much!…


Shen Yun Shows What Society Needs Right Now, Says Financial Specialist

MISSISSAUGA, Canada—Katerina and Nazar Bylen, who both work in the financial industry, had seen Shen Yun Performing Arts once before the pandemic. With the New York-based dance company’s return to Mississauga, the couple wanted to attend again, this time with their daughter, who also dances. “It’s really spiritual, so it really helps, especially with everything…