A Brampton father of two is $50,000 richer—but his family didn’t know a thing. Senthil Cellaiyan, a local mechanic and regular lottery player, recently won the top prize of $50,000 in the Instant Super Strike game offered by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). But instead of immediately celebrating with loved ones, Cellaiyan chose Continue reading
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Urgent Recall: Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Contamination of Pink Candesartan Stains
Health Canada has issued an urgent recall for Blood Pressure Medication due to Contamination of Pink Candesartan Stains specific lots of Taro-Gliclazide MR (modified-release) tablets, a medication used to manage type 2 diabetes, due to potential contamination with candesartan, a blood pressure medication. The recall was prompted by the discovery of pink-colored stains on some Continue reading
New ServiceOntario Location in Brampton Streamlines Licence and Health Card Renewals Amid Growing Demand
Brampton residents now have a more convenient option for renewing government-issued IDs and accessing essential provincial services. A new ServiceOntario location has officially opened inside Peel Region’s headquarters at 10 Peel Centre Drive, right next to Bramalea City Centre. This centralized hub will allow residents to renew their driver’s licences, health cards, and Ontario Photo Continue reading
Rainfall Warning Issued for Toronto and Durham Region as Up to 60 mm Expected with Unseasonably Cold May Weather
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Alert for Toronto and Durham Residents in Toronto and the Durham Region are being advised to prepare for continued heavy rainfall and unseasonably cold temperatures, as Environment Canada has issued an official rainfall warning that will remain in effect until Thursday evening. According to the national weather agency, up to 60 Continue reading
Lane Closures Coming to Caledon, North of Brampton Due to Road Crack Repairs
Road Work Set to Begin Across Caledon: Expect Lane Closures and Possible Service Interruptions Motorists in communities north of Brampton are being advised to prepare for traffic delays starting next week as the Town of Caledon begins an extensive road maintenance project. The scheduled work involves sealing surface cracks in roadways across several neighborhoods to Continue reading
Stellantis Postpones Canadian-Made 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Amid U.S. Tariffs, But Windsor Jobs Remain Safe for Now
Stellantis Delays Launch of 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T Due to U.S. Tariff Pressure Stellantis has announced the postponement of the 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, a high-performance electric muscle car that was set to be built at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario. The delay, attributed to the ongoing impact of U.S. tariff policies, Continue reading
GST/HST Payment Increase July 2025: What Canadians Need to Know
Starting July 4, 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will implement a 2.7% increase in the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit. This adjustment aims to provide additional financial support to low- and modest-income Canadians amid rising living costs. Understanding the GST/HST Payment Credit Increase 2025 The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly Continue reading
Health Canada Recall: These Kids’ Products Linked to Brain Damage Risk
Health Canada has expanded an urgent recall of Boutique Chic-branded children’s jewellery after laboratory testing revealed dangerously high levels of lead — a toxic metal known to cause permanent developmental harm in young children. This recall, first issued on May 6, 2025, now includes spinner necklaces, bracelets, and rings that were widely available across Canada Continue reading
Guelph FreshCo Grocery Store Damaged as Vehicle Crashes Through Front Entrance; 75-Year-Old Driver Charged
SUV Smashes Into FreshCo Storefront in Evening Incident A quiet evening turned chaotic on Wednesday night in Guelph after a vehicle crashed through the front entrance of a local FreshCo grocery store. Emergency services were called to the scene at 8:02 p.m. after reports of a white Jeep smashing into the building on Speedvale Avenue. Continue reading
Durham Police Lay 112 Charges After Undercover Gun and Drug Trafficking Investigation Across Ontario
Months-Long Probe Leads to Major Firearms and Narcotics Bust An extensive undercover operation conducted by Durham Regional Police has resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects and the laying of more than 112 criminal charges in connection with gun and drug trafficking across southern Ontario. The operation, code-named Project Venture, was launched in November 2024 Continue reading