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Tuesday November 18 2008


Here comes Santa!... A clown parades down Main Street during a heavy rain Saturday in the annual Brampton Board of Trade Santa Claus Parade. The parade is in its 14th year and attracts about 150,000 people. Photo by George Beshiri
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Dhalla considers leadership bid Tuesday November 18 2008

Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla is considering making a bid for leadership of the federal Liberal Party.

The Brampton-Springdale MP's name has been mentioned among possible candidates for the position. Following the party's dismal performance in last October's federal election, current Party Leader Stephane Dion announced his departure and dropped the flag on another leadership race.

On Thursday, Dhalla responded to speculation about her entering the race by releasing a statement that indicated she was contemplating running.

"There are many factors I need to consider," she said. "I am currently consulting with supporters and senior Liberals from coast to coast as to what the future holds. I will be making my decision public in the near future."





Region yard waste collection services to end the week of Nov. 24 Tuesday November 18 2008

Brampton residents are advised that yard waste collection services end the week of Nov. 24.

During this final week, yard waste will be picked up on regular collection days.

Residents are advised to follow a few tips when putting yard waste at the curb for collection, including placing yard waste in labelled, open, rigid and reusable containers, bushel baskets, or paper yard waste bags; setting out yard waste and recyclable material on the opposite side of the driveway from garbage, if possible, and making sure yard waste containers and bundles do not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs).

Also, do not use plastic bags, cardboard boxes or recycling boxes for yard waste, and do not include sod, soil, stumps or stones with yard waste.

Stumps, soil, sod and excess yard waste can be taken to any of Peel's Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) ...



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Monday November 17 2008
After a comprehensive governance renewal effort under the  guidance of provincially appointed ...

 
Regional councillors split on how to spend infrastructure money
Monday November 17 2008
By PETER CRISCIONE The heat around Peel council chambers was turned up a notch on Thursday after councillors clashed ...

 
Turner Fenton to raise money for Santa Fund
Friday November 14 2008
By ASHLEY GOODFELLOW At age 17, Danielle Mitchell has already discovered the true meaning of Christmas.

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Gymnastics club shutting down after 27 years, parents left frustrated and upset
Friday November 14 2008
After 27 years, the Bramalea Gymnastics Club (BGC) is closing because it can’t afford a new facility...

 
Manslaughter verdict in road rage death
Thursday November 13 2008
By PAM DOUGLAS A driver accused of killing another motorist in a road rage incident has been found guilty of ...

 
Young murderer transferred to adult prison
Thursday November 13 2008
By PAM DOUGLAS A Brampton youth who was 14 when convicted of first-degree murder and has spent the past 5 1/2 years...

 
Economic slowdown expected to put the brakes on funding equity for schools
Wednesday November 12 2008
By ROGER BELGRAVE Predictions of tough economic times and steps to curb government spending spells trouble for local ...

 
School offers tons of help for the starving
Wednesday November 12 2008

Students and staff at Notre Dame Secondary School collected more than 16,000 pounds of food for a...


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