BRAMPTON – Returning for its fourth year, the City of Brampton’s Backyard Garden program is back by popular demand and will open for registration on February 6. The program encourages residents to grow produce and herbs from the comfort of their own homes and donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations. Each participant will receive five …
Forbes recognizes Brampton as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2023
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has once again been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023. In its fifth consecutive year on this list, the City climbed from the 98th position last year to the 18th spot in 2023. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista to compile the annual list, surveying more than 10,000 Canadians …
Brampton celebrates Lunar New Year
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton will pay tribute to its multicultural mosaic in January by recognizing Tamil Heritage Month and Lunar New Year with City-led events. Tamil Heritage Month In partnership with the Brampton Tamil Association and Brampton Tamil Seniors Association, the City of Brampton invites the community to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month, in-person on January 21. Event Details: …
The Grey Cup is coming to Brampton!
BRAMPTON – Celebrate the 109th Grey Cup Champions, the 2022 Toronto Argonauts, with a meet and greet with Brampton players and former Brampton Bulldog athletes Robbie Smith and Sam Acheampong. It will be on: Friday, January 20 6 to 8 PM in City Hall • Free Argos themed sweets and drink by local Brampton businesses • Remarks from Mayor Brown, Sam Acheampong …
Brampton’s Backyard Ice Rink Contest returns for 2nd year
BRAMPTON – This winter, stay active at home and outdoors! The City of Brampton is excited to host the Brampton Backyard Ice Rink Contest for the second year, generously sponsored by Bruce Power, National Homes, and Tim Hortons. Residents are encouraged to submit photos of their backyard or community ice rink for a chance to win prizes, including a visit …
Join Brampron for Winter Wonderland adventures
BRAMPTON – Bundle up for winter adventures! The City of Brampton has family-friendly activities for residents to enjoy all winter long, presented by Spirit of Math and generously sponsored by No Frills. Outdoor skating rinks The City of Brampton is opening Gore Meadows Covered Outdoor Skating Rink as of December 3 at 10 am, weather permitting, for free and paid …
Brampton Council amends Sign By-law
BRAMPTON– At its Special meeting this week, Brampton City Council approved an amendment to the City’s Sign By-law to only permit the display of election signs in windows or in windows in doors for all future elections. This amendment will apply to all private property, including residential and non-residential lands. The City has seen significant growth in the number of …
Explore Brampton on Newcomer Bus Tour
BRAMPTON – Residents who moved to Brampton after January 1, 2019, are invited to take a free Newcomer Bus Tour with Brampton Library, Brampton Transit and The City of Brampton. Highlights of the tour include Brampton City Hall and Gage Park, spectacular festive lights, hospitals, community centres, bus and train stations, and library branches. Join the tour to get to …
Brampton launches coyote online interactive map
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton has launched a new and innovative coyote sighting tool online. The online tool will allow Brampton residents to report coyote sightings with an interactive map which includes: sightings of coyotes, food sources identified in the public, mangy/sick or injured coyotes, and coyote den sightings. In addition, the interactive map will allow residents to view …
Brampton appoints Members of Council to Committees for 2022-2026 Term
BRAMPTON – At a special meeting this week, Brampton City Council appointed Members of Council to Standing, Functional and Ad Hoc Committees for the 2022 to 2026 Term of Office. The following appointments were made: • Committee of Council – Economic Development Section: Councillor Singh Toor, Chair, and Councillor Santos, Vice Chair; • Committee of Council – Corporate Services Section: Councillor Singh, …