Peel – Super Bowl XLIV will be taking place on Sunday, February 7, 2010, and Peel Regional Police will be deploying a complement of officers to be on the lookout for drunk drivers.
Super Bowl weekend is often associated with an increase in alcohol-related activities and get-togethers. Peel Regional Police will be conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks in Brampton and Mississauga, during the evenings of Saturday, February 6th, and Sunday February 7th. These officers are in addition to other patrol officers who will also be out looking for drinking and driving-related offences.
Drivers are reminded that the penalties for drinking and driving are severe. They include licence suspensions and criminal charges, plus the potential for serious injuries or death.
Peel Regional Police are counting on you to do the right thing. If you’ve had too much to drink; call a cab, call a sober friend, or use public transit. If you see another driver you think might be impaired, you can call 9-1-1 and help us take that driver off the road. If you believe an intoxicated individual is about to drive, and cannot be dissuaded from doing so, Peel Police urge you to immediately call 9-1-1.
Families can register children born in 2006 for kindergarten from Feb. 8 to 19
Parents can register children born in 2006 for kindergarten between Feb. 8 to 19. At registration, parents will receive a Stepping into Kindergarten package of tips and activities to help prepare their child for school. Registration dates for each school are available at www.peelschools.org by clicking on 'Kindergarten Registration' from the home page, or by calling the school.
"We know that starting school is a big step for children, and for parents too," says Pat Stellick, co-ordinating principal, elementary. "That's why we provide parents with our Stepping into Kindergarten package when they come to registration. The package contains information about the kindergarten program, an activity booklet with tips and games parents and children can do together to prepare, and information about resources in community. The idea is to make the transition smooth—and exciting—for our families."
Parents whose children will start grade 1 or grade 7 in September 2010, one option to consider is the Peel District School Board's French immersion and extended French programs.
There is a new registration process this year. The deadline to register for either program for the 2010-11 school year is Friday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. Registrants after that date will be put on a waiting list. Interested parents will register directly at the school their child would attend.
To find the French immersion or extended French school for their area, parents can visit the board website, www.peelschools.org, and go to “French immersion” in the “Schools” section, or call the Peel board, 905-890-1010/1-800-668-1146 ext. 2212.
The French immersion program starts in grade 1. More than 20 per cent of first graders in the Peel board are enrolled in this popular program. The board has added five new French immersion schools for 2010-11, to keep pace with demand for the program. Extended French starts in grade 7.
City of Mississauga Property Tax Increased by 2.3% for 2010
Mississauga City Council today approved the 2010 City Business Plan and Budget, which balances priorities to meet the needs of taxpayers today, while planning for future needs.
“We believe the 2010 budget delivers value for the services provided to our citizens and businesses,” said Mayor Hazel McCallion. “City Council and staff are committed to listening to residents and ensuring their priorities are met. This budget delivers new initiatives like the introduction of the windrow snow clearing pilot program, the reopening of library branches on Sundays with no significant service level cuts in other areas.”
“Residents have come to expect the City to maintain service levels with the lowest possible annual tax increases,” added Janice Baker, City Manager and CAO. “They trust the City to build transit, fix aging infrastructure and reduce gridlock while keeping property taxes low. We believe we have successfully delivered that for 2010.”
The 2010 Business Plan and Budget includes new services highlighted below:
Reopening off all library branches on Sundays in the spring
A windrow pilot program for the disabled and low-income seniors
Additional funding to enhance forestry service levels and address a backlog of work orders due to the number of severe storms in 2009
A tax rebate program for low income seniors and the disabled
In 2010, the City’s portion of the property tax bill will increase by 2.3 per cent, resulting in an increase of 0.65 per cent on the total property tax bill. This results in an increase of $26.32 on the average home assessed at $400,000. In recognition of the current state of the economy Council decided not to add a 1 per cent infrastructure tax levy, as implemented in previous years.
Mississauga - Investigators with the Major Collision Bureau have made an arrest in a serious fail to remain that occurred on Monday, January 18, 2010.
On Monday, January 18, 2010, Charles Woods, a 75 year-old resident of Mississauga, was walking near Lakeshore Road East and Briarwood Avenue. At approximately 10:06 p.m., Mr. Woods, who used a cane for support, attempted to cross Lakeshore Road East, from the north side to south side. At this time, the suspect vehicle was travelling westbound on Lakeshore Road East, striking Mr. Woods. Emergency Services attended and he was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Unfortunately, Mr. Woods succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect did not stop after the collision, and was last seen by witnesses driving westbound on Lakeshore Road East.
The Major Collision Bureau commenced an investigation which has led to the arrest of the suspect, Dominik BANKA, a 28 year-old male from Mississauga. He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, to face one count of Dangerous Driving Causing Death and one count of Fail to Remain Causing Death.
Officers at the Major Collision Bureau would like to thank the witnesses that assisted in the investigation. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to call (905) 453-2121, ext. 3710. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca, or by texting “PEEL”, followed by your tip to CRIMES (274637).
