Graeme Frisque

The provincial government announced Wednesday in Brampton that it intends to crack down on fraudsters targeting immigrants and international students.

Integrity commissioner Muneeza Sheikh has ruled Brampton Wards 9 and 10 Coun. Gurpartap Singh Toor didn’t violate council’s code of conduct after a property he’s part owner of was slapped with at least 20 property standards bylaw infractions and fines.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has been summoned to testify in front of the parliamentary Committee on Public Safety and National Security, which is currently examining alleged Canadian election inference by the Government on India.

Brampton residents may soon have the option to pay for a permit to park overnight on some city streets or at some city facilities such as recreation centres or parks.

According to the city, the mural was chosen after input from residents and a dedicated arts selection committee.

Brown told the Public Safety and National Security committee that he doesn’t believe foreign interference affected the outcome of 2022 Conservative leadership race that saw Pierre Poilievre elected party leader.

The Ontario government has proposed legislation that would significantly alter the delivery of some services, including road planning and maintenance, in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.

Peel Region council was set to approve its 2025 budget at a Dec. 12 meeting but was unable to meet quorum after all 12 Mississauga regional councillors decided not to attend.

City council approved several changes to Brampton mobile licensing bylaw, including a nearly 10 per cent increase to the base taxi fare.

Brampton mayor Patrick Brown is overseeing his second “strong mayor” budget but the city has provided no indication of when residents will get to see it.