Mississauga Wants To Break Off From Peel Region & Move Into The Red Zone By Themselves

Mayor Crombie argues that they are ready to reopen.
Mississauga Wants To Move To The Red Zone Without The Rest Of Peel
Helgidinson | Dreamstime
Contributing Writer

It looks like Mississauga is willing to ditch the rest of the Peel Region to move into the red zone.

Bonnie Crombie, mayor of Mississauga, told the Khaled Iwamura podcast on Tuesday that she is now petitioning to move the city out of the grey zone independently. 

Editor's Choice: Costco Is Hiring So Many People Across Ontario & They Pay Way Above Minimum Wage

Crombie told the host that she is asking the province to loosen Mississauga's COVID-19 restrictions, without its counterparts Brampton and Caledon.

“We want to be carved out of Peel on this issue, as long as Dr. Loh says we are ready. We take our advice from Dr. Loh," the mayor said during her appearance.

If Crombie gets her way, Mississauga could be placed in the red control zone which will allow restaurants, bars and gyms to open. 

Currently, the city is currently placed in the grey zone along with the rest of the region.

Crombie argued that recent COVID-19 data suggests the city is now ready to reopen.

“If we are ready we should not be held back. It’s unfair to us. We are next to Oakville and they are open but we’re not," she added. 

CanadaNews
  • Patrick John Gilson

    Contributing Writer

    Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

Another Conservative MP just crossed the floor to join Mark Carney's Liberal government

The Liberals now have 171 seats in the House of Commons, with three more by-elections on Monday.

Liberals, Bloc give final push in Terrebonne

'Tight race, but we can win': Liberals, Bloc give final push in Terrebonne

Joining Liberals was best for riding: Gladu

Gladu says crossing floor to Liberals was 'best thing' for her riding, herself

Upcoming by-elections could give Mark Carney's Liberals a majority — Here's how it works

Everything you need to know about how three April 13 by-elections could change the makeup of Parliament.

This tiny village 1 hour from Toronto is like wandering along the cobbestone streets of London

It's a dreamy hidden gem.

I moved to Canada after it topped global rankings, but I wasn't prepared for what came next

Polar vortex: 1, Me: 0

Old Age Security payment amounts are increasing this month and some people can get over $800

This bump is for April, May and June payments!

7 of the best Toronto restaurants that got the Matty Matheson stamp of approval

Time to eat, and eat good.🍽️

Israeli strike in Lebanon killed Canadian: family

Ontario family mourns Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

This Ontario landmark was named among the top 20 in the world and it beat the Eiffel Tower

It's a road trip from Toronto.

These Canadian tax credits could help you get a refund from your tax return

Claiming refundable tax credits could put money in your bank account. 👀

These are the grocery stores Canadians 'hate' shopping at and Loblaws isn't number one

Some discount retailers made the list.

This Ontario spot is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Canada this spring

It's a pastel paradise.

Man convicted with immigration offences in Alberta

Ontario man convicted in immigration investigation into Banff-area hotels