Roger Belgrave
The Mississauga News
Ontario, Canada
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Community journalism should strive to extend the news cycle on important issues
There is sometimes a tendency to be transient in our interests as journalists. However, a community newspaper must be careful to guard against the inclination to adopt a news of the day mentality in... → Read More
I have something to say to the internet trolls: ‘No comment’
Like so many newspapers, when we opened our content to online reader comments there were high hopes for elevating public discourse on local issues. → Read More
I have something to say to the internet trolls: ‘No comment’
Like so many newspapers, when we opened our content to online reader comments there were high hopes for elevating public discourse on local issues. → Read More
More ‘active’ seniors centres planned for Brampton and Mississauga
Seniors in Brampton and Mississauga are expected to benefit from the creation of more local active centres designed to help the elderly stay active and connected to their communities. → Read More
Top 5 occupations employing most Brampton residents
Brampton’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 per cent since the last census was taken, according to statistics released Nov. 29. → Read More
Heckler at Jagmeet Singh campaign event in Brampton offers explanation
The woman who got up to heckle federal New Democrat leadership candidate Jagmeet Singh at a recent Brampton campaign event has posted a YouTube explanation of the viral video. → Read More
Operator of Peel TransHelp vehicle had passenger when charged with impaired driving
The driver of a Peel TransHelp vehicle had a passenger on board when he was stopped by police in Brampton Aug. 25 and charged with impaired driving. → Read More
High number of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Peel
This year’s unusually wet spring and summer has contributed to a much higher than normal number of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in Peel. → Read More
Peel Region shifting to ‘active’ investment strategy to increase returns
Peel Region has decided to use utility and tax revenues in a more “active investment strategy” to increase financial returns for the municipality. → Read More
Peel child and youth group closed office after conditions put on public funding
The board of directors for the Peel Children and Youth Initiative (PCYI) formally dissolved the organization in May. → Read More
Peel affordable housing board selects new corporate presidents
Peel Region Coun. Gael Miles is now leading the board that charts the course for the region’s public housing corporation. → Read More
Peel’s organic waste plant project hampered by real estate stock and birds
Peel Region’s next big step in waste diversion is encountering some early obstacles that have already pushed back plans... → Read More
Some Peel councillors not sold on public registry listing political lobbyists
Not all members of regional council are sold on the idea of a registry that publicly lists the people contacting... → Read More
Peel anti-fluoride lobby spotlights toxic cleanup needed after Hwy. 401 pileup
Peel water fluoridation opponents are pointing to the extensive environmental cleanup needed this week, after a Highway... → Read More
Peel Public Health confirms four cases of mumps in Mississauga and Brampton
Four mumps cases have been confirmed in Brampton and Mississauga. → Read More
Integrity commissioner in Brampton and Mississauga is new Peel Region watchdog
Peel Region councillors introduced to their new integrity commissioner. → Read More
Peel takes steps to drop affordable housing applicants if home offer declined
Peel has moved to reduce the number of times affordable housing applicants can refuse a unit before being dropped from... → Read More
Peel asks Ontario government to test toxicity of fluoride added to local drinking water
Peel is asking the provincial government to conduct toxicity tests on the additive used to fluoridate the region’s... → Read More
Peel’s top health official leaving for Toronto post
Toronto has plucked another medical officer of health from Peel Region. → Read More
Utility amalgamation including Mississauga’s Enersource and Hydro One Brampton almost complete
The merger of Enersource, Horizon Utilities and PowerStream became official at the end of January. → Read More