Steve Pecar

Mississauga

Managing Editor at Insauga

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

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Articles

Four indecent acts were committed on a GO train; a Hamilton man has been arrested

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

An ongoing investigation into indecent acts committed on travelling GO trains has led to an arrest. All of the incidents took place on the Lakeshore West line between Union Station in Toronto and Hamilton West Harbour. According to Halton Regional Police, the first incident took place on May 7 where a suspect continuously masturbated over his shorts while staring at a female passenger.
House of the Week: Reimagined Burlington home designed for multi-family living

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

This place: Just minutes from everything!Property type: Detached two-storeyPrice: $1,888,000Address: 2284 Glastonbury Road, BurlingtonNeighbourhood: Brant HillsBedrooms: Four + oneBathrooms: FourLot Dimensions: 50 x 198.84Taxes: $5,876Welcome to 2284 Glastonbury Rd, a fully reimagined home designed for modern multi-family living, nestled in the heart of Brant Hills.
The riot that led to a rock concert ban at Ontario Place in Toronto

3 weeks ago | yourcitywithin.com | Steve Pecar

Toronto Ontario Entertainment Latest Music Original Features Published June 2, 2025 at 6:44 pm They were on the cusp of great things, so when they were scheduled to perform at the Ontario Place Forum, promoters expected a large crowd. What they got was something even bigger. Forty-five years ago tonight, on June 2, 1980, Teenage Head, a rag-tag band of friends who met at a Hamilton high school, were riding high in the charts with their latest record, Frantic City.
House of the Week: Milton home provides style and convenience

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

This place: A timeless designProperty type: Detached two-storeyPrice: $1,370,000Address: 597 Bartleman TerraceNeighbourhood: South MiltonBedrooms: FourBathrooms: ThreeLot Dimensions: 36.15 x 88.93Taxes: $5,195This beautifully maintained, 2,533 square-foot home combines modern upgrades with a timeless design that is perfect for families or anyone seeking style and convenience in a prime location.
More gun violence sends two to hospital in Ontario

1 month 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

1 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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 months 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.