Region of Peel – Investigators from the Peel Regional Police Special Victims Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a sexual assault investigation.
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 6:45 a.m., a 21-year-old woman was at a bus stop at Airport Road and Humberwest Parkway in the City of Brampton when an unknown suspect offered her a ride. The suspect proceeded to drive the victim to the area of Countryside Drive and Airport Road in the City of Brampton, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.
The suspect is described as a male, South Asian, approximately 20 – 30 years of age, with short black hair and a black short beard, and a medium to muscular build.
The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model 4-door sedan.
Investigators are seeking anyone with dashcam footage between 6:40 a.m., and 8:30 a.m. from the above mentioned area to come forward. Video footage can be submitted via the link:
The same suspect is believed to have committed a sexual assault against an 18-year-old woman in Brampton on Friday, November 8, 2024, and is also believed to be responsible for an incident in the York Region (Vaughan).
Police are urging members of the public not to accept any unsolicited offers of transportation from anyone unknown to them.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact investigators of the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, extension 3460.
Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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This morning, Peel Regional Police announced the arrest of a 22-year-old man from Brampton, Arshdeep Singh, in connection with multiple sexual assault investigations involving three female victims.
The accused has been charged with the following offenses:
- Kidnapping (X3)
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Assault with a Weapon
- Sexual Assault by Strangulation
- Robbery
- Utter Threats (X2)
All three incidents involved adult female victims waiting at bus stops in Brampton. In each case, a black four-door sedan approached the victim, claiming to be a rideshare service and speaking Punjabi. The victims were then transported to a different location and sexually assaulted.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 3460. Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca
Peel Regional Police remind the public to exercise caution and avoid accepting unsolicited transportation offers from unknown individuals.
For more information and to share details about the suspect and the incidents, please see PRP’s news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1861794343398392216
IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, is excited to announce that applications for the Step-Up Program are now open. The Step-Up Program is a six-month initiative designed to help innovative and inclusive businesses overcome barriers to their growth, reach new levels of success, and drive meaningful social and environmental change.
The Step-Up Program supports innovative and inclusive businesses in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Information and Communications Technology. Successful applicants will gain expert training, personalized mentorship, and access to funding and networking opportunities.
To qualify, businesses must be based in or planning to relocate to Mississauga, with annual revenues between $100,000 and $2 million, and either patented innovations or pre-seed funding.
For more information about the program or to attend an upcoming virtual or in-person information session, visit https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/applications-are-now-open-for-idea-mississaugas-step-up-program/.
The scheduled electrical maintenance work in Council Chamber has led the City of Mississauga to decide to host the summer Council and Committee meetings virtually.
July 10, 2024
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Committee of Adjustment
- July 11 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- July 18 and 25 at 1 p.m.
- August 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.
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Heritage Advisory Committee
- July 23 at 9:30 a.m.
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Planning and Development Committee (PDC)
- July 29 at 6 p.m.
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Council
- July 31 at 9:30 a.m.
Virtual meetings can be viewed here at their scheduled meeting times.
Meeting agendas, including instructions to register and join virtual meetings can be found on the Council and Committee Calendar.
All meetings are live streamed and archived online for the public’s viewing purpose. For further details on the upcoming meetings, please visit the Committees page.
The inaugural celebration of everything Country will take place #INThePort in partnership with participating businesses that will be offering live Country performances, Country-themed menu items, and Country activities all weekend long. See you there!
The General Committee recently announced plans to extend MiWay’s fare discount pilot program until the end of 2024, as part of its commitment to improving transit accessibility and affordability in Mississauga.
Key highlights and program extension
During the initial pilot phase, MiWay observed a remarkable 109 per cent increase in ridership compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with substantial growth among adult and student fare categories. However, children and senior ridership levels had not fully rebounded to pre-pandemic figures, prompting the need for the program extension to encourage more consistent usage among these demographics.
“With this initiative, our goal is to encourage more families and seniors to adopt MiWay as their main mode of transportation, giving them a firsthand look at how transit can be affordable, safe, reliable and convenient,” said Eve Wiggins, Director of Transit. “For individuals who haven’t tried public transit, we’re encouraging them to participate in this pilot programs if they are eligible. As a reminder, children and seniors need to have their PRESTO cards set to the appropriate fare category for their age group. And for seniors, there’s also the option to pay with a $1 cash fare.”
City Council, upon recommendation from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, agreed to extend the program until the end of the year. This decision aligns with the City’s strategic goals of developing a transit-oriented city, ensuring affordability and accessibility for all.
Financial impact
The anticipated financial impact of the extended program includes a projected revenue decrease of $950,000, with $200,000 attributed to child fares and $750,000 to senior fares. Despite this, the increase in adult and youth ridership is expected to offset the decrease, maintaining a balanced budget while promoting greater transit use among all age groups.
MiWay is committed to analyzing the extended program’s impact closely, aiming to make informed decisions on future program deliveries as part of the City’s overall budget program.
Wiggins added, “The extension is a testament to MiWay’s dedication to making transit more affordable and accessible, particularly for children and seniors, that prioritizes public transportation for all.”
The final approval for the fare discount pilot program is scheduled to go to Council on Wednesday, April 17.
For more information or for the latest MiWay updates, visit the MiWay website.
