Brampton Guardian

1 week ago | bramptonguardian.com | Andrew Palamarchuk

Though he’s encouraged by the significant drop in vehicle thefts in Peel Region this year, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is calling for more action to combat the crime. Brown had lobbied for scanners at the GTA’s two major intermodal hubs, located in Brampton and Vaughan, which were being used to take stolen vehicles to the Port of Montreal — those scanners were delivered last year. “The net result is we’ve seen auto theft down 50 per cent (in Peel),” Brown said in an interview Wednesday.

1 week ago | bramptonguardian.com | Tonda MacCharles |Alex Ballingall

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war with Canada is escalating with new measures from the U.S. and retaliatory responses from Canada. Here’s a look at what tariffs are currently in place, what is being threatened, and how Canada has retaliated so far: Active U.S. tariffs ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW • A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum, and many “derivative” products made with those metals.

1 week ago | bramptonguardian.com | Mzwandile Poncana

Shelter Movers, a volunteer-powered charity that helps survivors of abuse relocate, says demand for its services in Peel has tripled since it first began operating in the region. But with fewer Peel-based volunteers than it would like, the organization is working to expand its local reach — warning that gaps in community support can make it more difficult to fully satisfy requests from survivors.

2 weeks ago | bramptonguardian.com | Graeme Frisque

Brampton’s community safety advisory committee is hosting a series of public meetings this year to gather feedback from residents about safety concerns in their communities. “The City of Brampton’s Community Safety Advisory Committee is bringing its meetings directly into the community to hear what matters most from residents,” the city said in a release.

2 weeks ago | bramptonguardian.com | Andrew Palamarchuk

Longtime realtor Manmohan Khroud is running as an Independent candidate in Brampton South. Khroud, who has a degree in mechanical engineering, has been a realtor since 2002.