BRAMPTON – Mayor Patrick Brown, alongside Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, Maninder Sidhu, MP for Brampton East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, to speak on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, broke ground for Phase One of …
BRAMPTON, ON (October 23, 2024) – Today, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown outlined bold actions aimed at tackling the exploitation and human trafficking of international students, recognizing the severe vulnerabilities many of these students face in a diverse, fast-growing city. A resolution put forward by Community Services Chair Rowena Santos was approved and focuses on strengthening local protections, advocating for systemic …
BRAMPTON – The City of Litter Reduction Charter is now ready to be signed, marking a significant milestone in the City’s journey toward becoming Canada’s first litter-free city. Developed through the input of local stakeholders at Brampton’s first-ever Litter Reduction Forum last fall, as well as important feedback from the Litter Reduction Working Group, this Charter sets forth a shared commitment …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton invites residents to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the second annual Diwali Mela. This free, family-friendly event will feature main stage performances by both local and international artists, including opener Gurpreet Maan, followed by Punjabi artists G. Sidhu, Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga. The event will also showcase energetic performances from the Nachdi Jawani …
BRAMPTON – At a press conference hosted by Mayor Patrick Brown, the City of Brampton announced it is calling on the Province of Ontario to implement a pilot project in Peel Region offering a compassionate and necessary solution to support individuals suffering from severe addictions, concurrent mental health disorders and brain injuries. The City urges the provincial government to introduce …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services are recognizing Fire Prevention Week (FPW) from October 5 to October 12, 2024. This year’s theme, ‘Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You’, emphasizes the importance of smoke alarms in keeping families safe. Brampton Fire has participated in Fire Prevention Week for over 50 years, educating the community …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is committed to our reconciliation efforts and will be observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30. These significant days encourage reflection on the legacy of the residential school system and the lasting impacts on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. The City urges members of …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is thrilled to welcome back Culture Days for another exciting year. Taking place from September 20 until October 13 in Brampton and communities across Canada, Culture Days is an annual celebration of arts and culture, attracting millions of attendees from hundreds of municipalities to explore, engage and participate in more than 3,000 creative events …
BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing over $500,000 through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream in two projects in Brampton. These projects will provide free training to more than 1,200 internationally-trained jobseekers, helping them land careers in in-demand and rewarding fields, while meeting the needs of local employers. “As Ontario continues to attract record private sector investments that are creating …
BRAMPTON – City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is proud to welcome Mitch Marner, star forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, to the already exciting all-star lineup for this year’s Hockey Night in Brampton. This exciting event, in support of the William Osler Health System Foundation, promises to be an unforgettable night for hockey fans and the community alike. Previously …
