2016 Sports Day in Brampton Cancelled
Sports Day in Brampton is a national celebration of the power of sport to build community and get Canadians moving. More than 2,000 local organizations, communities...
Public education is failing in Peel Region
I dreamed as a young teacher to make an impact with all of my students. Ten years later I dread my work day. I do less teaching and more classroom management. Students are distracted, parents are absent, and school administrators are ineffective.
Received a Parking Penalty Notice Recently?
In 2015, the City of Brampton, like many municipalities across Ontario started using AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) for parking fines.
AMPS is supposed to be a...
Do We Really Need to Dump Fluoride in our Drinking Water?
It's hard to argue against mayors, public health officials, the provincial health minister and federal agencies that all advocate for the continued fluoridation of...
Leaf Collection Starts this Week
Leaf and garden waste collection starts this week (April 18th) in Peel/Brampton on your regular waste day pick-up. The weather is good for cleaning up the...
Brampton Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon fails to reverse sexual assault findings by Integrity Commissioner
Regional Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon lost his attempt to reverse a devastating ruling by the City of Brampton's Integrity Commissioner that found he violated the City's Code of Conduct rules in sexual assault allegations by a resident.
Medical Model Peaks Its Ugly Head in the Lives of Canadians with Disabilities
Are we opening the door to undermine our accomplishments in human rights, especially for people with disabilities. Meanwhile, we create an ironic sense of inequality among Canadians with disabilities re-enforcing a sense of a hierarchy of disability.
Brampton Focus ਪੰਜਾਬੀ – The Future of the Punjabi Language
Welcome to the Premiere Episode of Brampton Focus ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), an online show which brings to light local issues facing the citizens of Brampton and...
Challenges facing Brampton’s 2018-2022 City Council
Brampton's 2018-2022 City Council was welcomed in front of a packed audience at the Rose Theatre on Monday. The inauguration event was an opportunity...
Can We Make Brampton Safe for Everyone?
Brampton Focus speaks with local resident Cheryl Costello about a disturbing incident she experienced while walking on a city pathway. Ms. Costello provides us with a written...
