How do we address rising crime? For years it’s always been the same answer, more officers. However, for this story I took a look at how unsustainable that practice has become and how police now need to diversify their thinking in order to address the complex nature of modern crime.
Read MoreA historic seizure of drugs and guns serves to highlight the growing presence of gangs in Peel and their contribution to the region’s growing crime rate.
Read MoreA report residents of Peel have been waiting on for some time, and the final results are exactly what they’ve been saying for years.
Read MoreToronto police conduct the vast majority of strip searches in Ontario, but Peel police come in second when it comes to improper searches, and might perform the most unlawful strip-searches per capita.
Read MoreAfter my extensive coverage of human trafficking in Durham Region, I’ve started looking into the issue in Peel Region and what I’ve discovered is startling.
Read MoreMy investigation into how Peel public health has been chronically underfunded by the province of Ontario for years, leading serious impacts for the residents of Peel.
Read MoreBrampton is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, it’s only a natural question to ask how the fire department is planning for this influx of people, houses and high-rises.
Read MoreIt’s a highway that the previous Liberal government scrapped, a panel of experts have said that it will not solve Souther Ontario’s transportation issues, such as gridlock on Highway 401. Yet, Premier Doug Ford seems intent on pushing it forward. Why? The answer seems obvious.
Read MoreIt’s another small victory for Darren John as a new judge rules he should be granted legal assistance to help fight a conviction of uttering threats.
Read MoreMy first from a series of stories from a lengthy interview with regional chair Nando Iannicca.
Read MoreMy second piece on Darren John aka Avalanche the Architect and is ongoing legal battles. This one, a small victory as a previous judge is forced to apologize for remarks he made in denying John legal aid.
Read MoreWhen reviewing the past year’s crime statistics, I’m like a kid at Christmas. In Peel Region, 2018 was a fascinating (and scary) year to be covering crime. Here’s my first look at the numbers and providing a bit of valuable initial context.
Read MoreImportant commentary from local mayors on a critically important report for their two cities.
Read MoreCommunity museums are fascinating places that don’t get much attention, yet PAMA has been gathering and archiving everything about the Region of Peel for 50 straight years now.
Read MoreHow the City of Brampton missed this water channels beneath the city is beyond me, but they are now causing serious delays to much needed infrastructure.
Read MoreViolent crimes committed by youth are on the rise in Peel Region, and Peel police are now looking to the federal government for help in creating programs to address the issue.
Read MoreThe Raj Grewal saga continues.
Read MoreThe Pointer’s coverage reaches the House of Commons as Mississauga MP Navdeep Bains is questioned repeatedly about his ties to the company involved in the city’s controversial land deal.
Read MoreFollowing our investigation into the leak of confidential information to Grewal and Bains, the private company who eventually purchased the land denies any wrongdoing.
Read MoreAn investigation by The Pointer reveals beleaguered MP Raj Grewal and Mississauga MP Navdeep Bains both received confidential details about a potential city land deal, one that eventually fell through due to a private investor and ended up costing the city $1 million.
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