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12/14/2025

Police report that in 2025, more than 700 robberies occurred in Mississauga and Brampton, with 236 involving fi****ms

Police records show that Mississauga and Brampton averaged at least two robberies per day over the past year.

Between Jan. 1 and Dec. 13, 2025, Peel Regional Police reported a total of 772 robberies across both cities, including 405 incidents in Mississauga and 367 in Brampton.

# # # Monthly robbery totals for 2025

Based on police data, the number of reported robberies fluctuated throughout the year:

* **January:** 84 total (45 Mississauga, 39 Brampton)
* **February:** 81 total (50 Mississauga, 31 Brampton)
* **March:** 87 total (41 Mississauga, 46 Brampton)
* **April:** 52 total (29 Mississauga, 23 Brampton)
* **May:** 65 total (35 Mississauga, 30 Brampton)
* **June:** 76 total (41 Mississauga, 35 Brampton)
* **July:** 56 total (22 Mississauga, 34 Brampton)
* **August:** 43 total (19 Mississauga, 24 Brampton)
* **September:** 64 total (38 Mississauga, 26 Brampton)
* **October:** 71 total (34 Mississauga, 37 Brampton)
* **Nov. 1–Dec. 13:** 93 total (59 Mississauga, 34 Brampton)

Robbery numbers were generally lower during the spring and summer months before rising again in the fall. April recorded the lowest monthly total of the year, while the most significant spike occurred during the final reporting period from November into mid-December. With 18 days remaining in the year, police note the numbers could continue to increase.

# # # Weapon use and case status

Of the 772 reported robberies:

* 236 involved fi****ms
* 273 involved other weapons
* Four were classified as violent purse snatchings
* 259 were categorized as “other”

As of Saturday, 235 cases have been solved, 452 remain under investigation, and 85 are considered unsolved. Police data does not specify how many arrests were made or whether injuries were reported.

# # # Robbery hotspots

The following locations recorded 10 or more robberies in 2025:

* Dundas Street (44)
* Main Street (18)
* City Centre Drive (16)
* Erin Mills Parkway (16)
* Hurontario Street (16)
* Dixie Road (14)
* Lakeshore Road (14)
* Queen Street (14)
* Airport Road (12)
* Eglinton Avenue (12)
* Kennedy Road (12)
* Burnhamthorpe Road (11)
* Bovaird Drive (10)
* Chinguacousy Road (10)

# # # Year-over-year comparison and police advice

Despite the high numbers, robbery incidents in 2025 are down approximately 20 per cent compared to 2024, when 961 robberies were reported across Mississauga and Brampton. Still, police continue to urge residents and business owners to take preventative measures.

Peel Regional Police recommend businesses:

* Ensure surveillance systems are operational
* Maintain proper lighting inside and outside their premises
* Provide robbery-prevention training for staff
* Limit cash on hand by making frequent deposits
* Use low shelving to improve visibility
* Arrange shelving to allow clear sightlines from the sales counter
* Remove excessive window signage or clutter

Anyone who experiences a robbery is advised to contact police immediately.

11/20/2025

Councillor says a caller waited four hours on hold trying to book a Mississauga community centre

Imagine being put on hold. For four hours.

That’s exactly what happened recently to staff for a Mississauga city councillor trying to book a community centre.

Ward 7 Councillor Dipika Damerla raised the issue last week at a City of Mississauga general committee meeting, expressing concern that residents might also face similar long waits—a situation she described as “really not acceptable” if true.

Damerla explained that her office had called to book a community centre, only to be placed on hold for four hours. “And I’m told that’s not uncommon,” she added.

She suggested introducing a callback option as “one quick fix” to help manage the high call volume. “If my staff is waiting four hours, and they say that’s typical, then I can only assume residents trying to book may face the same—and that is really not acceptable,” Damerla said.

Raj Sheth, Mississauga’s commissioner of community services, agreed that the situation is far from ideal. “Definitely, waiting three to four hours is not acceptable to anyone; it really isn’t good customer service, so we are going to look at that,” he told Damerla.

Currently, the city’s phone lines do not offer a callback option, but Sheth said it’s something the city plans to pursue. (A callback allows callers to request a return call rather than staying on hold.)

Mississauga’s community centres are in high demand. Residents frequently book spaces for events such as birthday parties, weddings, religious celebrations, meetings, sports activities, ice time, and other community gatherings. Bookings can be made online or by calling the city’s central line at 905-615-4100.

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11/19/2025

Suspect Arrested in Mississauga Liquor Store Robbery at Knifepoint

A man has been charged following a robbery at a liquor store in west Mississauga last week.

Peel Regional Police reported that the LCBO was targeted shortly before 9 p.m. on Nov. 12, when a man entered the store and approached the cashier.

According to a Wednesday news release, the suspect “brandished a knife, pointed it at the victim, and placed several bottles of liquor into a wheeled duffle bag before fleeing on foot with the stolen items.”

Investigators confirmed the cashier was not physically injured during the incident.

Police did not specify the exact location of the LCBO, but officers from 11 Division, which covers west Mississauga from south of the QEW up to Meadowvale, responded and made an arrest.

The stolen alcohol was recovered by authorities.

Ajitpal Gill, 25, who has no fixed address, faces charges including:

* Robbery
* Theft under $5,000
* Wearing a disguise with intent
* Breach of undertaking
* Breach of probation

Gill was held for a bail hearing and has appeared in Brampton court.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3502, or provide tips anonymously to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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11/18/2025

A 16-year-old driver has been charged after police caught a car traveling 188 km/h on a Mississauga highway

A 16-year-old driver, not yet fully licensed, has been charged with stunt driving after being stopped by police for speeding at nearly 200 km/h on Highway 403 in Mississauga.

Ontario Provincial Police reported that the car was recently recorded traveling at 188 km/h near Mavis Road, almost twice the posted speed limit in that area. Shortly after the traffic stop, the teen, who held a G2 licence, was charged with stunt driving, had their licence suspended for 30 days, and had the vehicle impounded for two weeks.

In Ontario, a G2 licence allows new drivers to operate a vehicle with certain restrictions, including a zero-alcohol requirement and limits on the number of passengers. A full G licence can be obtained after holding a G2 for at least 12 months and passing a second, more comprehensive road test.

Stunt driving in Ontario includes:

Driving 50 km/h or more above the speed limit where the limit exceeds 80 km/h

Driving 40 km/h or more above the limit where the limit is 80 km/h or less

Driving at 150 km/h or more on any road

Penalties for stunt driving and street racing may include:

Immediate 30-day licence suspension

14-day vehicle impoundment (even if the car is not yours)

Fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000

Up to six months in jail

Six demerit points

Additional licence suspensions upon conviction: one year for a first offence, three to ten years for a second, and indefinite suspension for a third

The Highway 403 incident comes as the OPP and local police in Peel and the GTA recently concluded Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere), an annual campaign from May to October aimed at cracking down on illegal street racing, stunt driving, and car rallies.

Police continue to warn that dangerous driving is a serious threat, putting lives at risk on roads in Mississauga, Brampton, the GTA, and across Ontario.

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11/17/2025

Pilots stage a picket outside a busy terminal at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga

Officials at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga are notifying travelers about a planned labor demonstration at noon on Monday outside Terminal 3.

Pearson officials said the protest, involving Air Transat pilots and taking place at the departures level of the busy terminal, is not expected to disrupt airport operations or affect passengers. “We do not anticipate any impacts to operations or passengers. Teams will be on site to keep traffic moving,” the airport posted on social media late Monday morning.

The Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), are holding two informational pickets on Monday—one at Pearson and another at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport—after 10 months of contract negotiations with the Montreal-based airline. The demonstrations are scheduled from noon to approximately 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday marks the end of a federally mandated conciliation period, and a three-week “cooling-off” period begins on Wednesday. If a new agreement is not reached, a strike or lockout could occur as early as Dec. 10.

According to ALPA, the pilots have worked the past decade without a new collective agreement. They are seeking improvements to benefits, job protections, work rules, and compensation.

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11/16/2025

Police report: Man fatally struck in hit-and-run in Mississauga

Peel Regional Police have identified the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run as a 2014–2018 Mini Cooper S, which was seen fleeing westbound on Eglinton Avenue. The car sustained significant damage to the right front side, hood, and windshield.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash camera footage from the area at the time to come forward. Those with information are urged to contact the Major Collision Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3710, or provide anonymous tips through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A man died after being struck by a vehicle at a busy Mississauga intersection on Friday night. Officers responded to reports of a pedestrian hit at Eglinton Avenue and Fallingbrook Drive around 9 p.m. When they arrived, the man was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Authorities have not released further details about the victim, including his age or residence.

During the investigation, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Eglinton Avenue were closed, with drivers advised to take alternate routes. The roadways have since reopened.

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11/13/2025

Mississauga mayor says youth hubs are an effective way to reduce crime

Mayor Calls for More Youth Hubs Across Mississauga to Help Curb Crime

More youth hubs like the one in Mississauga’s north end, near Toronto Pearson Airport, should be established throughout the city, says Mayor Carolyn Parrish, who believes such facilities play a key role in reducing crime.

The $12.6-million Malton Youth Hub – Jonathan Davis Centre, which opened two years ago and is connected to Lincoln Alexander Secondary School on Morning Star Drive, has become a popular gathering place for local youth, according to city officials.

Since its opening in October 2023, the centre has recorded roughly 200,000 visits, Parrish noted last week. She has repeatedly said the hub has contributed to lowering crime in the Malton area.

“It’s been an incredible success and the crime rate in Malton has gone way down,” Parrish told city council last Wednesday, while acknowledging that some petty crime, such as shoplifting, still occurs.

Her remarks came as Peel Children’s Aid Society officials presented details about a new youth wellness hub being built in Brampton, scheduled to open next year.

Parrish praised the initiative, calling it “another hub” that will make a difference. She also confirmed that plans are underway to launch a similar facility in east Mississauga, with hopes for additional hubs in Meadowvale and Clarkson in the future.

“I think this is how we prevent crime; this is how we prevent kids from falling apart,” Parrish said.

The mayor emphasized that youth hubs benefit not only young people but the broader community as well, helping to make neighbourhoods safer.

The Malton Youth Hub is also set to gain international attention. Parrish revealed that a documentary film crew recently visited the centre, and their finished work will be shared globally.

“They’re going to put Mississauga and Malton on the map with a documentary showing how we support our youth who need a little extra help,” Parrish said at an earlier council meeting.

It’s not yet known when the documentary will be released.

The long-awaited Malton Youth Hub was converted from a former school swimming pool into a spacious, multi-use facility for youth.

In August 2024, Parrish announced that a second youth hub was being planned for Mississauga’s east end. By February, the city confirmed that the new centre would be located at Glenforest Secondary School at Fieldgate Drive and Burnhamthorpe Road East, in the Dixie-Bloor area. The decision followed the success of the Malton hub.

Parrish has described the Malton hub as a welcoming, safe space for young people of all ages — a place to “hang out,” connect, and feel supported.

According to the city, the hub offers a range of programs, services, and cultural activities tailored to community needs, including:

A community kitchen for cooking lessons, food programs, and meal preparation

A multi-purpose room for meetings, classes, and events

A youth drop-in space

A music recording room

Private rooms for counselling, spiritual reflection, or one-on-one meetings

An atrium with a pop-up stage for performances and community events.

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11/12/2025

Food Banks Mississauga launches its holiday fundraising campaign

Food Banks Mississauga is launching its annual holiday fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $3 million following a year of record-breaking demand.

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11/11/2025

Animals at the Mississauga shelter need support “more than ever,” according to the city

**Mississauga Animal Services Calls on Community as Shelter Funds Hit Record Low**

Mississauga Animal Services is urging community support as funds needed to care for dogs, cats, and other animals at its shelter have reached an “all-time low.”

The Mississauga Animal Shelter welcomes and cares for approximately 2,000 animals each year, providing medical treatment, housing, and support until they can be adopted into permanent, loving homes. Officials say public help is needed “now more than ever” to continue offering high-quality care for animals in need.

The shelter’s **Special Care for Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF)**—which covers essential care costs—has been depleted. The City of Mississauga’s Animal Services department is therefore appealing to residents for donations.

According to officials, the SCARF program “plays an important role in ensuring animals receive the medical attention and vital resources they need, such as medications and specialized diets.” The fund also supports other essential expenses, including veterinary care, housing, spaying and neutering, shelter upgrades, and necessary equipment.

“The fund helps cover specialized medical care and costly surgeries for animals requiring dental work, orthopedic procedures, and other major treatments,” Animal Services said. “These life-saving interventions allow animals to recover and find their forever homes.”

Of the roughly 2,000 animals the shelter takes in each year, many are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, while others arrive as strays or in need of medical attention. In addition to dogs and cats, the shelter also provides care for birds, rabbits, and other small animals.

Officials emphasize that every contribution to SCARF “makes a meaningful difference in the lives of pets who have nowhere else to turn.”

Many of the shelter’s residents have been waiting months to be adopted, and the SCARF program helps ensure they remain healthy and ready to join loving families.

To donate to the SCARF fund or learn more about other ways to help, visit the City of Mississauga’s website.

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11/10/2025

Traffic delays, detours, and increased noise expected due to LRT construction at a busy Mississauga intersection

Traffic at a major Mississauga intersection will be affected for the next month as crews carry out track work on the $4.6-billion Hazel McCallion light-rail transit (LRT) line.

Project officials overseeing the 22-kilometre Mississauga-to-Brampton route announced that the intersection of Hurontario Street and Hillcrest Avenue/Kirwin Avenue—just north of Dundas Street—will face several traffic restrictions until **December 10 at 10 p.m.**

Work began last Thursday and involves welding tracks and pouring concrete for guideway installation.

During construction, **east-west traffic will not be allowed to cross Hurontario Street** at Hillcrest/Kirwin, and **left turns will be prohibited** in all directions.

Detours have been set up:

* Eastbound drivers on Hillcrest Avenue can use Confederation Parkway and Dundas Street.
* Westbound traffic on Kirwin Avenue can detour via Dundas Street.

To speed up progress, crews may work **around the clock** each day.

Metrolinx also noted:

* Traffic signal timings will be adjusted to help maintain flow.
* Pedestrian crossings will remain open at a signalized crosswalk.
* Transit service will be affected — commuters can check **[www.miway.ca/updates](http://www.miway.ca/updates)** for route changes, including a detour for Route 53.

Nearby residents can expect **noise and vibrations** from heavy machinery such as trucks, excavators, and backhoes. Work schedules may change depending on weather or other factors.

Similar traffic restrictions are in place along other parts of Hurontario Street between Port Credit and Brampton as construction continues.

When completed—**expected in 2026 or later**—the Hazel McCallion Line will connect **Port Credit GO Station** in south Mississauga to **downtown Brampton**, with more than **20 stops**, including several near **Square One**.

In February 2024, the province approved an extension adding three to four kilometres into downtown Brampton and reinstating the “downtown loop” in Mississauga’s City Centre, adding several new stops.

However, city officials—including Mayor **Carolyn Parrish**—have voiced frustration over ongoing delays. Initially slated to open in fall 2024, the project has faced numerous setbacks. Parrish described it in late September as **“an incredible mess.”**

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11/09/2025

22 speed cameras will remain on Mississauga roads for another week

The Ontario government’s decision to eliminate speed cameras in municipalities across the province is ending a program that saves lives and will place “added pressure” on Mississauga’s existing road safety efforts, the city says.

Under new provincial legislation banning automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras as of **Nov. 14**, more than **700 cameras** installed since 2019 in **40 municipalities** will be removed within the week.

Mississauga’s **22 ASE cameras** will continue to operate and issue tickets in school zones until the end of the day on **Thursday, Nov. 13**, city officials confirmed on Friday. After that, the devices will be decommissioned in accordance with **Bill 56**, the *Building a More Competitive Economy Act*, which passed on **Oct. 30**.

> “The loss of speed cameras will have a significant impact and place added pressure on our existing road safety initiatives,” said **Sam Rogers**, Mississauga’s commissioner of transportation and works. “As the city navigates this transition, we urge all drivers to obey posted speed limits. The removal of speed cameras does not remove responsibility. We ask everyone to follow the rules to help keep our community safe.”

Rogers added that road safety continues to be a top priority for the city, emphasizing the need for everyone—drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users—to work together to maintain safe streets.

# # # What drivers should know:

* Speed camera tickets will continue to be issued until the end of **Nov. 13**. All existing fines remain valid and must be paid or appealed by their deadlines.
* The city will oversee the removal of all cameras and related signage from municipal roads. While some equipment may stay up temporarily, it will no longer be operational after **Nov. 13**.
* Mississauga’s **201 Community Safety Zones**—including all school zones—will remain in effect, allowing police to issue higher fines for speeding and other infractions.
* The removal of speed cameras does **not** change speed limits. Drivers are still expected to follow posted limits, especially in school and community safety zones.

Repeated appeals from the city to **Premier Doug Ford** and local **Mississauga MPPs**—including a letter from **Mayor Carolyn Parrish**—failed to change the province’s decision. Ford has consistently criticized the ASE program, calling it a “cash grab.”

In her letter, Parrish defended Mississauga’s program, calling it “an important tool that reduces speeds in school zones, protects children and seniors, and makes our communities safer,” adding that the city has been “the gold standard for ASE camera implementation.”

Despite the provincial ban, city officials reaffirmed Mississauga’s commitment to road safety.

> “The city will continue to use other road safety programs to reduce speeding,” officials said, citing traffic calming measures such as speed humps and raised crosswalks, Slow Streets bollards, Community Safety Zone designations, and the ongoing school crossing guard program.

Since launching the ASE initiative in **June 2021**, Mississauga has issued **169,109 fines** up to **August 2024**.

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11/06/2025

A Mississauga home built in the 1860s, now part of a plaza, receives heritage recognition

A historic home that’s now part of a commercial plaza is expected to receive heritage designation in Mississauga.

Once a single-family residence, the brick building at **4646 Heritage Hills Blvd.** now sits within a strip mall just north of Square One Shopping Centre.

According to a report presented to **Mississauga’s Heritage Advisory Committee** on November 4, the house was built around **1860** by **Irish immigrant Hugh Kee**.

The home stands out for its **dichromatic brickwork**—a decorative method that uses two contrasting brick colours to form patterns and emphasize architectural details.

Kee emigrated from Ireland to what was then **Toronto Township** in 1835 as a young man. He later served under **William Lyon Mackenzie** during the **1837–1838 Rebellion**, married **Sarah Waite** in 1843, and had six children. He passed away in 1904, remembered in his obituary as “a good-natured, kind-hearted man.”

The heritage report also notes Kee’s efforts to help preserve the **Britannia Farm property** for educational use.

A successful farmer, Kee was influenced by the writings of English art critic **John Ruskin**, who admired the colourful designs of **Venetian architecture**. This inspiration is reflected in the Kee House’s distinct brickwork—a feature rare among Mississauga homes, with the Kee House considered one of the most decorative examples.

The building also bears one of Mississauga’s few **benchmark plates**, installed on heritage structures in the former Toronto Township in **1957**.

As the area evolved from farmland to an urban community, the house became integrated into a larger development. In the 1980s, **Marvin Goodman** developed a strip mall and the **Heritage Hills subdivision**, both designed to complement the Kee House’s architectural style.

Over the years, the house has hosted various businesses, including the **Mad Hatter Pub** for nearly twenty years. It now operates as **Indraprastha Indian Kitchen & Bar**.

The city’s **Heritage Advisory Committee** has voted in favour of designating the Kee House as a protected heritage property.

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