“Physical distancing”, a word that will soon become normal in our vocabulary, I wanted to take a look at how that would impact some of the city’s most vulnerable.
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The Ontario government extends its funding commitment for human trafficking, a significant step to support survivors and services.
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The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has sided with the mother of a six-year-old girl handcuffed by Peel Regional Police, who alleged the action was motivated by the young girl’s race.
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Brampton’s court system is already over burdened, the launch of photo radar could make things even worse.
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While human trafficking continues to increase in Peel, the supports for survivors are scarce.
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A look at the innovation taking place at the Brampton Public Library.
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A look at a new way for Peel Police to handle the rising number of mental health related crisis calls in the region.
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An update on the cuts to legal aid and how it impacts Peel’s most vulnerable.
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A follow-up to my earlier discussion with the Chief late in 2019, this time after a few months of him being on the job in Peel.
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A look at how climate change is impacting the work of public health.
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A program that has done great work in the United States educating the trucking industry on human trafficking, has launched its first chapter in Canada.
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Two men with seriously questionable conduct in their pasts have been hired in two of the most senior and influential position at the City of Brampton. Why?
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Studies have shown that one of the main resources survivors of human trafficking require when they leave the sex trade, is housing. The Region of Peel has taken steps to try and build such housing spots in the region.
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Police budgets have increased at an unsustainable rate. Now, councillors are faced with some difficult choices.
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Continued coverage of the Peel Regional Police, now as they enter budget time and face difficult decisions.
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The province has finally committed to ongoing, sustainable funding to combat human trafficking, something service agencies and advocates have been requesting for years.
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A disturbing topic I was introduced to through my coverage of human trafficking. The Region of Peel has seen a more than 300 percent increase in sex crimes against children over the last 5 years.
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The community upset with PDSB continues, made worse by an integrity commissioner’s report that many feel glazes over a serious issue.
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Many services in Brampton are woefully underfunded. When it comes to court services, this problem could have severe consequences.
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