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Peel Region will be dissolved at the start of 2025, the Ontario government says, though key questions remain about what shape the breakup will ultimately take.Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark tabled legislation Thursday that will begin the process of restructuring Mississauga and Brampton the third and fourth largest cities in Ontario and the Town of Caledon into independent municipalities.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford intends to break apart Peel Region within three years, CBC News has learned from a source not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.The news was first reported Wednesday evening by The Toronto Star.According to the source, there will be questions around costs.Another source told CBC News that the decision was approved by cabinet on Wednesday and the legislation will be introduced at Queen's Park on Thursday.

The Ontario government is set to make an announcement on the future of Peel Region as early as this week, sources say, after Premier Doug Ford again voiced support for Mississauga becoming an independent municipality.Sources with knowledge of the decision told CBC Toronto the announcement concerns the separation of the region but offered no further details.

Which boy does the actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan want her character to wind up with by the end of Never Have I Ever?Apparently, it depends on the day at least as far as most reporters are aware.OK, in this interview, I'll be honest I'm going to let you in on my plan, Ramakrishnan, 21, said ahead of the comedy's fourth and final season, which arrived Thursday on Netflix.

A refugee child arrives in Toronto all by herself looking for her mother and a home.What should we do?Let's welcome Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, who has travelled through 13 countries to 90 cities across Turkey, Europe and New York City.She arrives in Toronto on June 7.

Ontario says it will appoint "facilitators" to look at whether cities and towns in six regional governments could become independent, but the heads of at least three of those municipalities say they're not interested in a breakup.The Ontario government announced its plans for other regional municipalities on the same day it tabled legislation to break apart Peel Region and turn Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon into independent cities.

A decision on the possible future independence of cities within Peel Region will hopefully be made "very, very soon," Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.Peel encompasses Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, and the region is responsible for services such as paramedics, health programs and recycling.

The opportunity at hand is not lost on Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares.And he says it's a great one for his team to rise to.Toronto holds a 3-1 lead in its first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into Game 5 on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena.The Maple Leafs have not won a playoff series since 2004 and are 2-17 over their last 19 post-season contests when leading a series.

Roads in Toronto and Prince Edward County are near the top of the Canadian Automobile Association's (CAA) annual list for worst roads in Ontario but it was a street in Hamilton voted worst in the province for the second year in a row.Residents vote on the worst roads, usually citing potholes, poor maintenance and poor biking infrastructure.

From Yorkdale to Fairview Mall to Square One to Sherway Gardens, you don't have to look far in the Greater Toronto Area to find a mall with big redevelopment plans in the works.Experts say mixed-use developments in and around existing malls are taking off in the GTA and are leading a trend as the region faces housing crunch with demand outpacing supply.

Premier Doug Ford's government is preparing to expand gas-fired power plants in Ontario, a move critics say will make the province's electricity system dirtier and could eventually leave taxpayers on the hook.The province is currently soliciting bids for additional gas-fired electricity generation, which means either new gas plants get built or existing gas plants get expanded.

An Ottawa man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing a pair of 16-year-olds last week in Pembroke, Ont.Zacharie Robert Lamoureux, 21, was arrested without incident Tuesday, Ontario Provincial Police Det.Const.Jennifer Patton said Wednesday.Lamoureux was also charged with one count of attempting to commit murder using a firearm, Patton said.

Thirteen victims of human trafficking have been rescued from their alleged captors following a yearlong investigation in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police say.Det.David Laing, who led the operation, announced at a news conference Wednesday that five people were arrested, numerous charges laid and law enforcement officers also recovered drugs and other property.

A Winnipeg woman was exploited and controlled by two people who brought her to southern Ontario to work as an escort, Peel Regional Police say.In August 2022, a woman came forward to Winnipeg police and said a man and woman convinced her to go to the Peel area, which includes Mississauga and Brampton, Ont., to work as an escort, Peel police said in a news release last Friday.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified two 16-year-olds from Mississauga as the people killed west of Ottawa early Monday morning, and say they were shot.Officers said Monday they were called to an apartment building on Mackay Street in Pembroke just before 3 a.m., where they found two people who had been critically injured.

Premier Doug Ford trained his sights on potential provincial Liberal leadership candidate and Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Wednesday, saying it would be a "slap in the face" to residents for her to continue in the city's top job while campaigning to lead the third-place party.A visibly irritated Ford said Crombie's provincial ambitions are about her own "political agenda" and that staying on as mayor while running for the Liberal leadership would mean neglecting her constituents.

A 57-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of killing themselves is scheduled to appear in court today.Peel Regional Police arrested Kenneth Law earlier this month and charged him with two counts of counselling or aiding suicide after investigating two recent deaths in the area.

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is one step closer to deciding if she'll run for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, sources close to her told CBC Toronto.Crombie is setting up an exploratory committee for a potential leadership bid, sources confirmed.She'll be providing more details Tuesday, sources said.

Peel Region is splitting up by 2025, but for the town of Caledon, the separation isn't something it wanted to see.On Thursday, Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark tabled legislation to begin the dissolution of the region, making Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon standalone cities by the beginning of 2025.

As Peel Region heads toward a potentially bitter breakup, residents of Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon are bracing for the possible impact of the move on their daily lives.On Thursday, Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark proposed legislation that would make each of the three municipalities currently in Peel independent by 2025.

May 23
1901 - The Cleveland Blues, later known as the Indians, scored nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Senators 14-13.1910 - In the top of the ninth inning in a game against Boston, Cincinnati's Dode Paskert stole second base, third base and home plate.The theft gave the Reds a 6-5 win.

Investigators at the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau have charged three individuals in connection with an armed robbery at an electronics store in the City of Brampton.Police alleged four suspects attended an electronics store near Kennedy Road South and Clarence Street on May 16.Three suspects entered the store armed with a handgun and made demands for electronics, police said in a news release.

A Minister Zoning Order (MZO) announced May 12 will almost double the size of a housing development planned for Mississauga, causing concern for the city's mayor who says the order came as a surprise.The zoning order will allow the Lakeview Village development to include an expected 16,000 new residential units, according to a news release.

Ontario is getting $121 million to fight gun crimes and gang violence as part of a $390 million investment from the federal government.Minister of Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino will make the announcement at Peel Regional Police headquarters in Mississauga on Monday along with Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner.

Ontario's minister of municipal affairs and housing says he is moving forward with audits of six municipalities to see if there will be any "potential or perceived" financial hits from a provincial housing law.Municipalities have been raising concerns about a housing law, that, in part, freezes, reduces and exempts fees developers pay on certain builds such as affordable housing.

The average cost of rent a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto has eclipsed $2,500 and is now up more than 20 per cent year-over-year, a new report has found.The latest data from Rentals.ca, which was analyzed by research firm Urbanation, shows that apartment rental costs actually declined nationwide in February for a third consecutive month.

It has been more than three months since Ontario promised to make municipalities "whole" on a loss of development charge revenue due to a new provincial law, and they say they're concerned they've seen little to no movement.One large city says it is already feeling the impacts of the law financially, another is delaying a housing-related project due to the uncertainty, and municipalities across the province are passing budgets on the assumption they will be made "whole" with a dollar-for-dollar replacement.

GTA transit riders are newly frustrated with Metrolinx after the agency changed a key GO Transit bus route that has caused their commute times to balloon.Among a slew of service changes Metrolinx announced last month was the removal of a direct bus corridor between Milton, Mississauga and Toronto's Union Station.

The Toronto Raptors have placed a ton of energy in making their G League team the pride of the NBA's minor leagues.Names like Ron Harper Jr. and David Johnson have been grinding in Mississauga for most of the season with Raptors 905, with additional NBA players like Christian Koloko and Dalano Banton have also popped down.

With tax season in full swing, volunteers across the Greater Toronto Area are available to help people with low or modest incomes file their income tax and benefit returns, potentially earning them money they could be entitled to.During March and April, dozens of tax clinics across the region are offering filing services free of charge through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.

Much like the Toronto Raptors, G League squad Raptors 905 have seen individually brilliant performances overshadowed by what the kids are calling a "mid" record.Raptors 905 sits at 9-8 despite constantly getting pumped full of NBA-level reinforcements.905 split a series against the Westchester Knicks, who it may not surprise you to learn are the G League affiliate of the New York Knicks.

Lucas Bozzo was working and living in Gaziantep, Turkey when two massive earthquakes struck the region on Monday.The fallout has left many on the ground without proper shelter, adequate food and clean water, Bozzo, who was raised in Toronto, told CBC News.Makeshift tent cities full of people who have been displaced from their homes have formed amid aftershocks and frigid weather.

Windows are an essential part of any building.They provide natural light, fresh air, and a view of the outside world.However, windows can also be a significant source of frustration for homeowners and business owners, as they accumulate dirt, dust, and grime over time.That's where a professional window cleaning brampton comes in.

The Toronto Raptors would have been over the moon to have a chance at signing Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks in free agency just a few months ago.A Mississauga-born, experienced wing who is a threat on the defensive end every single night, Brooks has sabotaged his own free agency in the last few weeks.

The 905 headed into the final game of the home-and-home series against the Magic, desperate for a win.If they wanted a chance to make the G-League playoffs, they needed to pull out all the stops.The team played well enough to win but the heroics of Zavier Simpson would be their undoing.The Raptors 905 lost a heartbreaker to the Heartland Magic 112-111, Saturday afternoon at the Paramount Fine Foods Stadium in Mississauga.

WARNING: This story contains distressing details.A British father's quest to piece together the circumstances of his son's suicide led him to a Toronto-area man's website.Now after multiple deaths abroad in similar circumstances, Peel Regional Police are investigating.And Tom Parfett's father, David Parfett, is pleading for stricter access to a substance linked to an increasing number of suicides.

Voters in Toronto's upcoming mayoral byelection should not support anyone who wants to cut police budgets, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday in the wake of an apparently unprovoked fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old at a city subway station.Ford has previously said he is staying out of the race to replace former mayor John Tory, but addressed it Tuesday when asked about violence in Toronto's transit system.

COLUMBIA, S.C.In the first two rounds of the women's N.C.A.A. basketball tournament, it became clear why Dawn Staley calls Laeticia Amihere the most versatile player she has ever coached at South Carolina.A lithe, 6-foot-4-inch reserve forward, Amihere, 21, can play and defend all five positions on the court.

Emily Young went on three family vacations within Ontario last year thinking she would be eligible for the province's "staycation tax credit."But when she went to file her taxes this month, Young couldn't find the HST number associated with the Airbnbs she stayed at.The HST number is required to claim the credit.

A First Nation chief from northern Ontario says he was relieved after he got back his ceremonial headdress that was stolen over the weekend.Because of a mishap at his hotel in Mississauga Ont., Nipissing First Nation Chief Scott McLeod Shabogesic said he left most of his things in his Jeep while he stayed in a temporary room for one night.

The March Break week has started today for hundreds of thousands of kids in the GTA, but for the Maple Leafs it's more like mid-term exam week.Their final three-day break of his season has passed and now it's a rough schedule through the next month to the end of the regular season on April 13.From here on in, the Leafs average a game every other day, with only rare two -day breaks.

The chief of a First Nation community in Ontario is asking for the return of a ceremonial headdress that was stolen in Mississauga on Saturday.While in town to host the Little Native Hockey League tournament, Chief Scott McLeod's vehicle was stolen from Sandman Signature Mississauga hotel early Saturday morning, Nipissing First Nation said in a press release Saturday.

A state funeral service lauded with personal stories and anecdotes, smiles and tears, and plenty of emotion was held for Hazel McCallion on Tuesday, Feb. 14. McCallion served as mayor of Mississauga for 36 years before retiring in 2014.She was first elected in November 1978, and went on to serve 12 consecutive terms as mayor; making her the longest-serving mayor in the city's history.

It's time to indulge in yet another Weekly Roundup of new Showcasing Artists joining us at the 2023 SXSW Music Festival.Expanding our list with another 80+ artists there is melder of a capella, electronic pop, jazz, and soul Madison McFerrin; South Korean multi-instrumentalist Asian Glow; singer-songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland SOAK; heartbreak folk song aficianado Le Ren; Puerto Rican reggaetonera that is always living in the moment RaiNao; the never shy, southern rapper bbymutha to name a few.

Two teenagers accused in a shooting at a Toronto high school last month are facing a host of new charges related to earlier armed robberies and a carjacking, Peel police say.The 17-year-old males, both from Brampton, were each charged with: Two counts of robbery with a firearm.Three counts of disguise with intent.

With auto theft on the rise in the Greater Toronto Area, one local man managed to find his own stolen truck last month, even after, he says, a 911 dispatcher told him not to go looking for it himself.Alan Regnier told CBC Toronto he was in bed on Jan. 4 when he decided to check when his truck would next need an oil change through an app on his phone.

People are paying tribute to former longtime Mississauga, Ont., mayor Hazel McCallion as she lies in state for two days, starting Sunday, before her funeral on what would have been her 102nd birthday.Among those who paid their respects on Sunday were Toronto Mayor John Tory, Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Former longtime Mississauga, Ont., mayor Hazel McCallion was remembered as a trailblazing force of nature and the city's most famous citizen during a state funeral Tuesday on what would have been her 102nd birthday.Thousands of people attended the service at Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, where McCallion was remembered for her compassion and leadership, and as someone with a passion for community service, diversity, and women's sports especially hockey.

Since Toronto Mayor John Tory announced he will resign in the wake of an affair with one of his staff, a range of voices from council allies to a Toronto Star columnist to (reportedly) Premier Doug Ford have urged him not to quit.But the advisers who've been by Tory's side the longest and who the mayor trusts the most are remaining steadfast in their belief that he needs to step down, multiple sources tell CBC News.

Four Montreal men are facing 105 charges after they were arrested in Mississauga, Ont.early Thursday while allegedly trying to steal a car in a parking lot.In a news release on Thursday, Peel Regional Police said they were called to a "car theft in progress" in the lot near Dixie Road and Matheson Boulevard East at about 3:25 a.m.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries among Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.Ontario Premier Doug Ford looks on, in Mississauga, Ontario, as Trudeau speaks about the ban.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at an announcement in Mississauga, Ontario, on Monday, February 27, 2023.Frank Gunn (AP) Canada announced Monday it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.

Leonard Miller is taking another step in an unorthodox route toward his pro basketball career as he prepares to participate in NBA all-star weekend despite not yet playing in the league."I'm going to have fun, I'm going to cherish the moments, but I'm going to go and compete," said the Scarborough, Ont., native, who will be playing in the Rising Stars Challenge on Feb. 17. "I'm going to showcase who Leonard Miller is."

This First Person column is the experience of Shaquille Morgan, a policy consultant and writer.For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.There wasn't one distinct "talk" that I had with my mother or grandmother about how I, as a Black boy, should behave around the police when I was growing up in Mississauga, Ont.

A Mississauga landlord says he's fed up with the bureaucratic gridlock that's held up an eviction order for almost six months while his tenant, who owes him about $20,000, lives rent-free in his condo.Joe Roberto says he was told at his Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearing back in August that he would soon be issued an eviction order, which he could then give to his delinquent tenant.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown joined faith leaders on Wednesday to condemn recent acts of vandalism against Hindu temples in the Greater Toronto Area.Vandals recently struck the Hindu temples of Ram Mandir in Mississauga on Feb. 14 and Shri Gauri Shankar Mandir in Brampton on Jan. 30.Anti-Hindu and anti-India graffiti was spayed painted in black on the outside walls of the temples in both cases.

Every day, they're grinding, welding and wiring heavily protected trucks for a battle nearly 8,000 kilometres away.It's demanding labour with shifts scheduled around the clock, but some Ukrainians working at the Roshel armoured vehicle plant near Toronto consider these jobs especially meaningful.Displaced by Russia's invasion, it's their way of contributing to the war effort back home.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers questions at an announcement in Mississauga, Ontario, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Frank Gunn/AP TORONTO Canada announced Monday it is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.

A Mississauga-based real estate company has pledged up to $75 million in donations to Trillium Health Partners to help build the largest hospital in Canada.At event Tuesday morning, the hospital network called the donation from Orlando Corporation, a privately-owned industrial real estate developer, the "largest single corporate donation to a hospital in Canadian history."

Mamathi Vinoth would spend hours practising hula hooping after school every day to perfect her technique.Spinning, hopping and twirling, the nine-year-old worked on her strength, stamina and consistency.The hard work paid off a few weeks ago when the Grade 4 student from Mississauga, Ont., set three Guinness World Records for hula hooping, although she kept the achievement a secret from her classmates at first.

After back-to-back election disasters, Ontario Liberals are acutely aware of how crucial the next campaign will be to their party's political survival."Three strikes and you're out, right?" quipped one Liberal organizer during a social event at the party's annual general meeting, held over the weekend in Hamilton.

A Toronto-area woman is facing an eviction hearing after she aired her concerns about her building's maintenance publicly to CBC Toronto.Last October, CBC News told the story of April Johnston and the complaints she and several of her neighbours had about their apartment complex on Rathburn Road East in Mississauga, west of Toronto.