BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services recognize Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week from November 1 to 7. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week focuses on educating the community on carbon monoxide, the odorless, tasteless invisible gas that has the potential to cause great harm. This year’s theme is “What you can’t see, smell or taste CAN kill you!”, …
Brampton unveils revitalized Sandalwood Track, 2nd joint-use amenity to open this year
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and Peel District School Board (PDSB) unveiled the newly revitalized Sandalwood Track. This is one of several projects the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board have partnered on this year. A collaboration between the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board, the synthetic resurfacing of the existing track at Sandalwood Heights …
Sandalwood Track-2nd joint-use amenity opens this year
Brampton – The City of Brampton and Peel District School Board invite members of the media to the official unveiling of Sandalwood Track located at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School. This is the second of three amenities the City of Brampton and Peel District School Board will open this year. Details will be shared about the partnership, amenities that are available …
Brampton recognizing Pollution Prevention Week
BRAMPTON – From September 18 to 22, the City of Brampton is recognizing Pollution Prevention Week and reminding residents, visitors and businesses of the importance of protecting the natural environment. Pollution Prevention Week is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness of everyday actions that can be taken to reduce and prevent pollutants from entering the environment. This year, Brampton will …
Brampton offering options to keep cool during Heat Warning
BRAMPTON, ON – The City of Brampton is offering heat relief as a Heat Warning is now in effect for the Region of Peel. Heat relief locations are available in all public access buildings, including City Hall, recreation centres and libraries during regular business hours. Beach, Splash Pads and Pool access Enjoy one last weekend at Professor’s Lake beach, weather …
Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with Brampton
BRAMPTON – October is Latino Heritage Month and the City of Brampton is proud to be hosting its first Latino Heritage Month celebration. The City will be hosting an early kick-off Latino Heritage celebration on September 16 at Ken Whillans Square. The event will consist of a community flag raising and the second annual Brampton Latin Fest, celebrating the Latino …
Axium Packaging Inc. expands in Brampton with investment of $80m, creating 250 jobs
BRAMPTON – Axium Packaging Inc. is expanding its operations and construction is underway with a new manufacturing facility in Brampton. They are investing over $80M and employing 250 team members at this location. The new site is anticipated to open July 2024. Axium has 20 manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico and employs over 3,600 employees. Its …
Brampton unveils brand new Tape ball field at Chris Gibson Park
Brampton – Mayor Patrick Brown, Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh and Councillor Rowena Santos of the City of Brampton unveiled Brampton’s first dedicated tape ball cricket ground. Cricket is one of the fastest-growing sports in Canada and there is a growing demand for more space for residents to play. This field will provide more access to players in Brampton.
Explore Brampton on Newcomer Bus Tour
BRAMPTON – Residents who moved to Brampton after January 1, 2020, are invited to take a free Newcomer Bus Tour across Brampton, with stops that include Cassie Campbell Community Centre, The Rose Brampton theatre, Chinguacousy Park, and Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), as well as a bike safety demonstration, presented by Brampton Library, Brampton Transit, the City of …
Celebrate Emancipation Day with City of Brampton
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to recognize, honour and celebrate Emancipation Day, recognized globally on August 1, as the day to commemorate the abolition of slavery of people of African and Indigenous descent across the British Empire, including Canada. Residents are invited to reflect, educate, engage and celebrate in the ongoing fight against anti-Black and Indigenous racism …