By John Stewart Special to Focus The City of Mississauga’s war against the emerald ash borer has begun in earnest. Yesterday, city councillors endorsed a plan to identify ash trees on public property that have been infected by the damaging beetle and begin treatment on the most badly damaged trees. “We are taking the first step in managing the spread »
Bargaining between the Region of Peel and its 500 striking human services employees continues into its fourth day today, with a media blackout suggesting that the sides may be making progress towards a settlement. In a… Read the Full Article at BramptonGuardian.com »
By John Stewart Special to Focus Bargaining between the Region of Peel and 500 striking Ontario Works employees will continue today, with a media blackout suggesting negotiators are making progress towards a settlement. “In an effort to provide an environment conducive to productive negotiations, Local 966 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Region of Peel have agreed »
Cocaine trucker found guiltyLondon Free PressBrampton trucker Antarpal Singh was convicted Wednesday of importing $6 million worth of cocaine across the U.S.-Canada border.Trucker guilty of importing cocaineSarnia Observer all 2 news articles » Read the Full Story »
HAMILTON — The Canadian men’s Olympic triathlon team has taken on a decidedly Hamilton-area feel. Simon Whitfield, 37, the first-ever men’s Olympic triathlon champion, spent a great deal of training time at McMaster… Read the Full Article at BramptonGuardian.com »
GATINEAU, QC — Kristina Vaculik of Whitby is looking more and more like an Olympian with every passing day. The 19-year-old Gemini Gymnastics club member maintained a commanding lead among a group of 11 vying… Read the Full Article at BramptonGuardian.com »
Glow Avenue closedHamilton SpectatorGlow Avenue is closed at Woodward Avenue for paving, resulting in a transit bus detour for HSR routes 4 and 11 to Glow, Dunn, Brampton and Woodward in … and more » Read the Full Story »
Osler golf tournament raises $90000Caledon CitizenYoung, growing families are a focus at Brampton Civic, with more than 7400 … “This means Brampton Civic Hospital is able to improve every day because our … Read the Full Story »
