Articles - Community News en-us http://www.thebramptonnews.com N/A http://www.thebramptonnews.com info@bramptonmedia.com 20 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3811/1/October-is-Child-Abuse-Prevention-Month/Page1.html Brampton - Throughout October, Peel Children's Aid is asking community leaders, organizations, schools and the public to wear a purple ribbon to show their support to end child abuse in the Region. miranda@brampton.com (Region of Peel) Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3810/1/Women-of-Faith-Build-Homes-and-Hope/Page1.html Toronto - On Thursday, October 16 more than 30 women of different faiths, ages, cultures and backgrounds will gather at the first Habitat for Humanity Toronto "Women of Faith Build" in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity. news@brampton.com (Community Notes) Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3809/1/Peel-Regional-Police-Introduce-Cyber-Academy/Page1.html Peel - The crime prevention experts at Peel Regional Police are proud to offer a new program for the residents of Peel. The CyberAcademy's purpose is to educate parents, teachers and other professionals about the risks of identity theft, on-line luring and other related topics. Entry is free of charge. miranda@brampton.com (Peel Regional Police) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3795/1/Canadians-Need-to-Work-on-Fire-Safety/Page1.html Toronto - As Fire Prevention Week kicks off in Canada on October 5th, a new survey reveals that about one in three Canadians are due to change the batteries in their home smoke alarms this fall or risk being ill-prepared in case a fire breaks out in their home. news@brampton.com (Community Notes) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/1735/1/Support-Services-in-Different-Languages/Page1.html Brampton - Telecare Distress Centre, a non-profit organization provides free, confidential and anonymous listening and emotional support services in English 24 hours of the day, seven days a week. Our multilingual lines in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu are open from 10 am -10 pm, Monday to Friday. info@brampton.com (Telecare Distress Centre) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3791/1/Toastmasters-Hosts-Youth-Leadership-Program-at-Brampton-Library/Page1.html Brampton - Once again, Brampton Library and Toastmasters have partnered to help youth ages 14 to 18 develop their communication and leadership skills so they can become leaders in business, industry and their community. miranda@brampton.com (Brampton Library) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3788/1/Schools-celebrate-World-Teachers-Day/Page1.html Peel - The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will mark UNESCO's World Teachers' Day with a message to the system recognizing and thanking the board's 5,600 teachers, and those who support them in the classroom, for their contribution to Catholic education. miranda@brampton.com (Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3787/1/Local-Teens-to-Compete-in-Cadet-Biathlon/Page1.html Toronto - Almost 75 young Canadians will compete in a biathlon at the Aurora Recreation Centre on October 4.  Thirteen teams, representing area air, army and sea cadets, are entered from Alliston, Aurora, Barrie, Brampton, Caledon, Midland, Oshawa, Shelburne and throughout Toronto. news@brampton.com (Community Notes) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3779/1/Peel-Board-Students-Meet-National-Team-Athletes/Page1.html Peel - Nine Peel District School Board schools will welcome more than 40 national team athletes on Oct. 2 as part of KidsCAN Day.  The day is sponsored by AthletesCAN - the association representing Canada's national team athletes. miranda@brampton.com (Peel District School Board) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thebramptonnews.com/articles/3778/1/Immediate-Need-for-South-Asian-OneMatch/Page1.html Toronto - The Appeal for South Asian Donors (ASAD) reports South Asians and other minorities are dramatically underrepresented in the OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network, leaving patients waiting for a stem cell. miranda@brampton.com (Health & Wellness Notes) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400