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New research shows Brampton had the GTA’s second-highest eviction filing rate during the pandemic. Studies and tenant data reveal racialized renters face disproportionate risks, with corporate landlords driving much of the increase in no-fault evictions. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...

1 in 3 tenants in Peel Region report cockroaches and other bugs, a new Peel ACORN survey finds. Peel ACORN attribute this to a broader crisis of housing neglect and disrepair in Brampton and Mississauga. www.mississauga.com/news/1-in-3-...

In late July, Brampton moved to threaten legal action against a church and a homelessness program, citing ‘neighborhood safety concerns.’ Weeks later, the church and the program say they’re open to solutions — but have heard nothing from the City. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...

City staff have delayed a decision on a proposed 10-storey condo at 900 Lakeshore Rd. W. in Mississauga, citing multiple missing environmental studies. www.mississauga.com/news/council...

Brampton is threatening legal action against a church & outreach program serving unhoused residents, citing 'safety concerns.' But service providers say the city is scapegoating the unhoused for a homelessness crisis it is failing to address. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...

Peel’s only supervised drug-use site shut down in May due to provincial legislation. Ontario promised a replacement HART Hub to service vulnerable drug users — but months later, it hasn't opened yet. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/very-co...

Anti-Black racism is driving African asylum seekers in Peel and the GTA into overcrowded shelters, rental discrimination and job barriers, according to new qualitative research released by United Way today. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/united-...

“I’m freaking out.” Many Brampton residents living near the city’s waste incinerator say they were never told it would expand — and now fear for their health and families as air pollution could rise by over 200%. (1/3) www.bramptonguardian.com/news/this-is...

A new report from Peel Region shows asylum seekers now make up 37% of the region’s homeless population. Of those, 81% are Black Africans. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/sharp-r...

Despite progress in visibility, accessing safe, affirming care in Peel region remains difficult for many trans and non-binary residents, according to service providers. www.mississauga.com/news/still-a...

As many international students in Peel face debt, joblessness, and potential life-altering deportation, students — alongside community orgs and settlement experts — are calling for a more stable, humane immigration system ahead of the federal election. www.bramptonguardian.com/politics/fed...

As Brampton’s supervised drug consumption site nears its March 31 closure, its frontline workers reflect on its impact. They say the site provided critical harm reduction services and support—and without it, a gap in life-saving care will remain. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...

Peel’s only supervised drug consumption site is set to close on March 31 due to provincial legislation. At a recent council meeting, health officials and advocates warned of the risks of the closure, while Mayor Patrick Brown welcomed the decision. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/brampto...

With nearly 1 in 4 Peel residents facing food insecurity and over 111,000 in the region living in poverty, Ontario parties pitch affordability plans ahead of the election. But are any of the promises enough? Read more below: www.mississauga.com/politics/pro...

TMU and Peel’s school board hosted a panel of Black health-care professionals at Mississauga Secondary School — the event addressed the historical lack of diversity in medicine and aimed to inspire future generations to pursue careers in the field. www.mississauga.com/news/toronto...

A recent Mississauga town hall — led by the Find Ontario Missing Boys committee — aimed to spread awareness about missing Black boys in the GTA. Advocates called for police accountability and better media coverage of the issue. www.mississauga.com/news/mississ...

Food Banks Mississauga has laid off 16 per cent of its paid workforce and cancelled two programs in an effort to sustain operations as demand for emergency food assistance surges. www.mississauga.com/news/food-ba...

After workers at a Mississauga distribution centre became the first Walmart staff in the country to unionize, the workers — and the union representing them — are now accusing the retail giant of violating multiple labor laws. Read more here: www.mississauga.com/news/unifor-...

New: Re/Max report says Mississauga home prices set to rise 6% in 2025. Some families are weighing tough choices. www.mississauga.com/news/re-max-...

“People are breaking down, people are crying,” said Ariane, a third-year student in Sheridan’s creative writing and publishing program. A close look at how recent program cuts at Sheridan are impacting the college and its surrounding community: www.mississauga.com/news/sherida...

Ontario promised to become accessible by 2025, but advocates warn the province is falling short when it comes to meeting the housing needs of people with disabilities. The accessible housing crisis continues to leave many behind, they say. Read more: www.mississauga.com/news/ontario...

Rising HIV rates in Peel Region disproportionately high among most vulnerable groups: Advocates and officials link rising HIV rates to stigma, systemic barriers and a lack of accessible health-care services. www.mississauga.com/news/rising-...

A profile of REST Centres — an agency in Peel that lifts BIPOC youth out of homelessness. “As soon as I was introduced to REST, REST was able to help me get back on my feet,” said one youth. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/we-give...

A report by the Anti-Black Racism and Systemic Discrimination Collective showed that 80% of calls to Peel police are for incidents that involve no violence or danger, and that mental health staff could attend those calls at a fraction of the cost. www.mississauga.com/news/fewer-a...

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New: Today, Brampton banned protests near places of worship. Civil liberties advocates warn the decision could undermine freedom and peaceful protest. www.bramptonguardian.com/news/council...

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