GTA Chronicle

25/04/2024

The Bank of Canada (BoC) recently held its governing council meeting, during which it was agreed that any potential reductions in interest rates would likely be gradual. This decision aligns with the ongoing risks to the inflation outlook, as detailed in the minutes from the meeting published on Wed...

24/04/2024

A 41-year-old Brampton man, previously banned from driving for life on four separate occasions, has been arrested once more. Peel Regional Police’s Safer Roads Team (SRT) took Nirmal Singh into custody on April 11, acting on a warrant issued by the Toronto Police Service (TPS). Singh faces several...

24/04/2024

The Ontario government announced plans to increase the speed limit to 110 km/h on select sections of provincial highways, including significant portions of Highway 401 and Highway 403. This change, confirmed through a recent news release, will be implemented starting this summer. The modifications w...

24/04/2024

The Ontario government, under Premier Doug Ford, is reportedly planning to increase the speed limits on certain segments of Highways 401 and 403. Prabmeet Sarkaria, the Minister of Transportation, is expected to officially announce these changes. According to sources cited by Global News, Minister S...

24/04/2024

Peel Region’s new approach to water and wastewater billing could lead to savings for residents of Mississauga and Brampton. The billing system has been restructured to include a fixed service delivery charge and a variable consumption charge. The introduction of a service delivery charge aims to c...

23/04/2024

As public health services in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels, a significant backlog in routine school vaccinations is raising the risk of infectious diseases like measles, according to the latest annual review by Peel Public Health. Acting Chief Medical O...

22/04/2024

22/04/2024

Mississauga’s mayoral race is witnessing unprecedented competition with a record 18 candidates vying for the position formerly held by Bonnie Crombie. As the nomination period for the mayoral byelection draws to a close with only four days left—candidates have a deadline of April 26 at 2 p.m. to...

22/04/2024

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced on Monday that his party has yet to decide on supporting the recently unveiled federal budget. Despite an existing agreement with the Liberal Party to support budgetary and confidence votes in exchange for advancing key policy issues, Singh expressed reservations a...

22/04/2024

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to announce that a single Lotto Max ticket worth $70 million was purchased in Toronto, Ontario. This ticket matches the winning numbers from Friday’s draw. This win marks another significant Lotto Max jackpot in Ontario, following a simi...

22/04/2024

Honda is set to enhance its commitment to sustainable mobility with the announcement of a multi-billion dollar investment to develop a new electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing hub in Alliston, Ontario. This initiative marks a significant expansion of Honda’s long-standing presence in Ca...

22/04/2024

In an awe-inspiring display of skill and consistency, Scottie Scheffler has claimed victory at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links. This win marks Scheffler’s fourth in the last five tournaments, an achievement that underlines his dominance in the golfing world. Following his recent win at...

21/04/2024

In Surrey, this past Saturday, the annual Khalsa Day Vaisakhi Parade attracted a record-breaking crowd of over 550,000 attendees, making it the largest celebration of the Sikh event globally. The parade commenced in the morning at the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar located on 85th Avenue and continue...

20/04/2024

Minister Kamal Kehra proudly represented Canada at the recently concluded United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, where he celebrated the remarkable achievements of Black and African-Canadian communities. The Forum served as a global platform showcasing the significant strides t...

19/04/2024

In Toronto, where the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment has skyrocketed to over $2,400, finding affordable housing has become a Herculean task. This challenge has prompted landlords throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to employ creative—and sometimes outright illegal—methods to maxi...

19/04/2024

In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel has conducted an overnight attack on Iranian targets, as confirmed by US officials. The specifics of the targets and the nature of the attack have not been disclosed in detail to the public. Following the incident, Iran has issued a....

19/04/2024

As India embarks on the world’s largest democratic exercise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to extend his leadership for another term, leveraging a decade of governance underscored by significant economic growth and support from the Hindu majority. However, Modi faces challenges from a coaliti...

18/04/2024

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration is taking steps to expand housing finance options for Canadian Muslims by considering the introduction of halal mortgages, which comply with Islamic laws prohibiting interest. As part of the 2024 federal budget, the government announced ongoing consul...

18/04/2024

An artificial Bond movie trailer, creatively cast with former Witcher star Henry Cavill, has captivated audiences, amassing over 2.3 million views on YouTube despite being a fabrication. The speculative “Bond 26” trailer showcases Cavill as the latest iteration of James Bond, cleverly using a bl...

18/04/2024

Scientists have discovered the remains of a massive marine reptile, potentially the largest ever found, dating back 200 million years. The creature, an ichthyosaur, was unearthed in Somerset, UK, and represents a new species and genus, which has been named Ichthyotitan severnensis or “giant lizard...

17/04/2024

In the Delhi High Court, a legal challenge has been initiated by Advocate Anand S. Jondhale against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to disqualify him from contesting elections for six years. This action stems from allegations that Modi breached the Model Code of Conduct during a speech in Pili...

17/04/2024

Ontario motorists should brace for a substantial rise in gas prices later this week, with rates reaching heights last observed nearly two years ago, says an industry expert. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, informed that both Ontario and Quebec are poised for a sharp incre...

16/04/2024

Toronto Police have charged three individuals with a total of 54 offenses following a dramatic series of carjacking incidents, culminating in a tense arrest operation. During the arrests, several police vehicles were damaged as the suspects attempted to flee, although no officers were injured. At a....

16/04/2024

Budget Highlights Ottawa plans to increase spending by $52.9 billion over the next five years. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland anticipates a $40 billion deficit for this fiscal year. The budget includes a significant allocation of $8.5 billion for new housing initiatives. Additional major expendi...

16/04/2024

Two individuals linked to a notorious criminal gang were arrested after firing at the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The incident, which took place in the upscale Bandra neighborhood, occurred in the early hours of Sunday and appears to be in retaliation for Khan’s past hunting a...

16/04/2024

On Tuesday, Indian yoga guru Ramdev expressed his apologies to the Supreme Court for continuing to air misleading advertisements that claimed his company’s traditional remedies could cure serious diseases like cancer. This act of defiance came despite previous court orders to cease such promotions...

16/04/2024

Ontario has reached an agreement with the federal government to move forward with the development of Highway 413, a decision that comes after a series of legal challenges and environmental concerns. The two governments have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint working group aime...

16/04/2024

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are addressing an ongoing issue where individuals misuse the 911 emergency service for non-urgent matters. This includes complaints about Amber Alerts, inquiries about volunteer opportunities, and grievances over traffic signs, among other inappropriate topics. Recent...

16/04/2024

In the Greater Toronto Area, the real estate market continues to display signs of unpredictability. Although there has been a general increase in average home prices, many properties in the region are selling for much less than their initial asking prices. For example, a luxurious five-bedroom house...