Steve Pecar

Mississauga

Managing Editor at Insauga

Writer, columnist, web designer, social media. Expert on most subjects.

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Articles

More gun violence sends two to hospital in Ontario

3 days ago | hamilton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

Two men are in hospital after being gunned down in Ontario early this morning (May 11). Police in Hamilton said they were called to the area of Upper James Street and Jameston Avenue just before 2 a.m.“Upon arrival, police located two adult male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries,” according to reports. Investigators from the Shooting Response Team are now on the case.
Elections Canada will take a second look at voting results from Ontario riding

5 days ago | halton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

An Ontario riding that has already flipped once since last month’s federal election will get another review. Chief Electoral Officer of Canada Stéphane Perrault said there will be a judicial recount of the votes in the electoral district of Milton East–Halton Hills South (Ontario). “Following a validation of the results in the electoral district of Milton East–Halton Hills South, the difference between the two leading candidates was 29 votes.
VIDEO: Trees destroyed at Ontario golf course to make way for townhomes

1 week ago | halton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

The day that residents of an Ontario community long feared has finally arrived. Today (May 1), work crews began taking down trees along a section of a Burlington golf course to make way for a housing project. When complete, the development will see 90 townhomes on the property as well as a small apartment building.
Cherry blossoms now in peak bloom at this Ontario location

2 weeks ago | halton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

It’s cherry blossom time in Burlington. Beautiful pink and white blooms are now on full display at two locations in the city, but time is of the essence when it come to viewing. After weeks of waiting, the cherry trees at Spencer Smith Park finally popped open today (April 30). As well, the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) reports that the trees located at its site are in prime viewing mode. “Peak bloom!” the RBG declares on its website.
$522,000 lost as bank scammers target Ontario community

2 weeks ago | halton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

Since the beginning of this year, scammers posing as bank investigators have swindled residents of Halton Region out of a combined $522,000. Halton Regional Police say that so far in 2025, they have received 43 reports from victims who have lost their money by falling for the scam, occurring in the area, which can be Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills.
House of the week: Upgraded Milton home is close to everything!

2 weeks ago | halton.insauga.com | Steve Pecar

This place: Beautiful corner lotProperty type: Detached two-storeyPrice: $1,290,000Address: 1645 Clark BoulevardNeighbourhood: BeatyBedrooms: Three plus oneBathrooms: FourLot Dimensions: 55.0 x 80.03 foot lotTaxes: $4,591This corner lot home in the Beaty neighbourhood of Milton has been beautifully upgraded and provides 2,000 sq-ft of living space in a desirable neighbourhood.
Breakfast specialty restaurant will provide a second serving to Brampton | inBrampton

3 weeks ago | insauga.com | Steve Pecar

Pür & Simple is living up to its plan of being one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains in Canada. The breakfast and lunch hotspot has opened its second Brampton location at 55 Montpelier Street. Known for its all-day breakfast menu with a variety of gourmet omelettes, homemade waffles, buttermilk pancakes, sweet and savoury crepes, avocado toast, and skillets, Pür & Simple also likes to provide some “unexpected twists” on classic recipes.
15 criminal charges against Brampton man following thefts at Home Depot | inBrampton

3 weeks ago | insauga.com | Steve Pecar

A 57-year-old Brampton man, wanted on a warrant for multiple theft incidents between August 2024 and April 2025, has been arrested in Peterborough. Peterborough Police say on April 16 of this year, officers were called to a Home Depot store over reports that a theft had taken place. During the investigation, officers were made aware of an incident that took place a week before, where two men entered the store and only paid for some of the items in the cart at the self-checkout before leaving.
Reports indicate rapid transit project has been scrapped: Not true says Brampton mayor | inBrampton

4 weeks ago | insauga.com | Steve Pecar

The Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is still very much on the table, says Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown. There had been reports recently that the project had been halted, but that is not the case, says Brown, who, along with Metrolinx, confirms that the BRT is proceeding as planned. “We want to be clear with our residents — our Queen Street BRT work with Metrolinx continues, so we can move this critical project forward,” Brown says in a recently released statement.
Accused in $20 million gold heist at Pearson Airport, Brampton man faces U.S. conviction | inBrampton

4 weeks ago | insauga.com | Steve Pecar

A Brampton man accused of being the getaway driver in a $20 million gold heist at Toronto Pearson Airport is locked up in a U.S. prison awaiting conviction on charges related to the Canadian operation. Durante King-McLean, 27, recently pleaded guilty to gun trafficking, which prosecutors in Pennsylvania believe was tied to the case that unfolded at the Mississauga-based airport in 2023.