Brampton’s Mikyla Grant-Mentis makes history at NWHL Awards
Bramptonian Mikyla Grant-Mentis gives local hockey fans reason to celebrate women’s sports excellence on the ice.
Peel Region remembers Mama Sarah Obama
Local residents in Peel Region remember the 2015 visit by President Barack Obama's paternal grandmother Dr. Sarah Obama popularly known as Mama Sarah Obama.
PDSB Parents and students anxious over school reopening plans
The Peel District School Board has provided a new update about the re-opening of schools in September, including a potential delay in the start of classes.
Update on BramptonU with Councillor Santos
The City of Brampton has released information about their plan for BramptonU, a standalone university focused on cultivating talent and employability.
Lecce announces funding and remote learning guidelines for school reopening
Ontario investing $900M in hiring more staff and supports, air ventilation in schools, and technology access for students.
36-hour hackathon hosted by Brampton’s SPARK group
SPARK hosted a virtual 36-hour hackathon with over 150 participants.
Youth-led conversation on policing in Peel – August 6
During a teletown hall hosted by Peel Regional Police in June, a live poll indicated that 73% of respondents wanted the police...
Abandoning Society’s Most Vulnerable: Competing Rights and COVID-19
As society settles into an emergency measures state during the COVID-19 pandemic, survival of the fittest peaks its ugly head. Not only...
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.
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...
