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1 week ago | 
mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana
A new motion coming to Mississauga council this week proposes a $390-million municipal contribution to the city’s new hospital — to be paid for through a 1 per cent levy on property taxes. Mayor Carolyn Parrish’s motion to be presented at Wednesday’s meeting outlines the city’s proposed share of funding for the new Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, which is being led by Trillium Health Partners.
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2 weeks ago | 
mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana
After helping more than 560 students attend prom since 2023, the organizers of a Peel Region promwear giveaway are now asking councillors to help fund transportation for students who otherwise can’t get there“We need help getting students from the furthest points of the region to our event,” said Donna Boucher, founder of Making Prom Happen, during a May 22 delegation to Peel Region council.
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2 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Mzwandile Poncana
A large number of dead fish were recently observed along Mississauga’s Lake Ontario shoreline, including areas near Jack Darling Memorial Park and Rattray Marsh. Officials say the die-off is part of a natural seasonal event involving alewife — a small, silver fish species known for springtime die-offs linked to water temperature shifts.
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2 weeks ago | 
mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana
A large number of dead fish were recently observed along Mississauga’s Lake Ontario shoreline, including areas near Jack Darling Memorial Park and Rattray Marsh. Officials say the die-off is part of a natural seasonal event involving alewife — a small, silver fish species known for springtime die-offs linked to water temperature shifts.
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2 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Mzwandile Poncana
For parents in Peel Region struggling with the cost of licensed child care, a regional subsidy program aims to swoop in and assist. The Peel child care subsidy program is available to families with children under 12, aiming to increase affordability and access to quality licensed child care. The subsidy applies to licensed child care centres, licensed home child care, and some summer camp programs.
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2 weeks ago | 
mississauga.com | Mzwandile Poncana
A new McMaster University-led study has identified six early-life factors that could help lower childhood obesity risk among South Asian children — a finding with particular significance for Peel Region, which is home to one of the largest South Asian communities in Canada. Researchers say the results could inform public health strategies targeting maternal health, infant feeding practices, physical activity and screen time during the first three years of life.
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2 weeks ago | 
bramptonguardian.com | Mzwandile Poncana
In a region grappling with hospital overcrowding, long wait times, and a growing population, a new partnership between William Osler Health System and Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing aims to change how the next generation of nurses is trained — and where they stay.
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3 weeks ago | 
bramptonguardian.com | Mzwandile Poncana
For parents in Peel Region struggling with the cost of licensed child care, a regional subsidy program aims to swoop in and assist. The Peel child care subsidy program is available to families with children under 12, aiming to increase affordability and access to quality licensed child care. The subsidy applies to licensed child care centres, licensed home child care, and some summer camp programs.
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3 weeks ago | 
bramptonguardian.com | Mzwandile Poncana
A new report has revealed a dramatic rise in homelessness in Peel Region, with asylum claimants — particularly Black African individuals — comprising a significant proportion of those experiencing homelessness. The findings were initially presented to regional council without discussion, prompting advocate Michelle Bilek to raise concerns publicly at a subsequent meeting.
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1 month ago | 
thespec.com | Mzwandile Poncana
Embrave Agency to End Violence has launched “Brave Voices,” a 15-episode podcast series focused on gender-based violence (GBV) in Peel Region. The podcast, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Seed Grant, offers a platform for survivors to share their stories and provides essential information about the resources available to those affected by GBV. By amplifying voices often silenced by stigma, “Brave Voices” aims to educate listeners and encourage those in need to seek help.
