Zero tolerance for speeding in Brampton
The City of Brampton will be implementing Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in 200 locations across the city, along with introducing 25 new Community Safety Zones by September.
Director of Education appointed for Peel Schools
Colleen Russell-Rawlins has been appointed as the new permanent interim Director of Education for the Peel District School Board. Rawlins will assume the role on August 5.
Grade 9 streaming and early years suspensions to end
The Ministry of Education has made major changes to the education system. Starting in September 2021, the province plans to end academic...
New supervisor of Peel Schools appointed
Bruce Rodrigues was appointed today as Supervisor of the Peel District School Board (PDSB). Education Minister Stephen Lecce said "from day...
PDSB to back down on legal action against Black advocacy groups
Education Minister Stephen Lecce has asked Peel District School Board's new supervisor to withdraw litigation against community groups promoting black advocacy. This...
Lecce outlines September school reopening plans
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce has outlined three possible ways that schools will reopen this September.
The first option...
Peel Parents Hosting a Virtual Town Hall on Anti-Black Racism
The PIC will be hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday June 18, 2020 from 7:30 to 9:00pm to hear from parents of Black students in the Peel District School Board (PDSB).
Free virtual summer STEM program for middle school students
Sparkin’ STEM is a local student-run non-profit in Brampton that provides hands-on, STEM learning opportunities for middle school...
City Council Responds strongly to Peel Schools anti-Black racism inaction
A motion was unanimously passed by the Brampton City Council to take action via the form of a letter written to the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce.
It’s not that difficult to treat black children the same as other children
The Peel District School Board is under a human rights a racism review by the Ministry of Education. An interim report was...
