Police arrest five for extorting trucking companies, other businesses

Police in Ontario’s Region of Peel arrested three men and two women suspected of extorting trucking and transport companies, among other businesses. The incidents in the Greater Toronto Area included…

Drivers can register for special Peel vaccine clinic

Truck drivers in Ontario’s Peel region can now register for spots in a transportation-focused Covid-19 vaccine clinic, running from 1-8 p.m. from July 17-18. The vaccines will be administered at…

Peel joins UN’s sustainability network

The Region of Peel has joined the United Nations’ global network of jurisdictions that pursues environment-friendly development.  Canada’s transportation hub was among four regions added last month to the UN…

Transportation hub seeks UN designation

BRAMPTON, Ont. – The Region of Peel, one of Canada’s biggest freight hubs, is seeking to join a global network of jurisdictions that promotes sustainable development, a top official Friday.

Truckers face unique Covid-19 risks

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Truck drivers should be ready to handle the unique risks they are facing in dealing with Covid-19, public health officials warned Thursday. They were speaking at a…

Details emerge for Ontario’s new 400 Series highway

TORONTO, Ont. – Ontario has confirmed the preferred route for a new 400-series highway that will cut through York, Peel and Halton regions, serving an area that accounts for some…

Peel lauds goods movement industry

BRAMPTON, Ont. – Canada’s trucking hub is praising the goods movement industry for keeping the economy moving during Covid-19. “Goods movement and trucking professionals have played a significant role in…