BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton invites residents to honour and celebrate Emancipation Day, recognized globally on August 1. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery of people of African descent across the British Empire, including Canada. Community Flag Raising Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 Time: 12pm to 1pm Location: Ken Whillans Square Join us at Ken Whillans Square for a community flag …
BRAMPTON, ON (July 18, 2024) – The City of Brampton has successfully negotiated a settlement with the appellants of the Heritage Heights Secondary Plan, unlocking the future development of Brampton’s last undeveloped area as a sustainable and complete community. The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) considered and approved the settlement today. The revised plan will provide for diverse housing options with …
Brampton – In celebration of William “Bill” Grenville Davis, former Premier of Ontario and Brampton champion, the City of Brampton has commissioned a memorial artwork dedicated to his legacy. The monument will be situated at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), near Brampton City Hall, and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2025. Following a …
BRAMPTON – For the ninth consecutive year, the City of Brampton has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2024 Budget. The City of Brampton is proud to participate in the GFOA’s Budget Awards Program and to achieve this recognition. Brampton’s budget needed to satisfy four …
Driving Instruction Zones promote safe spaces for new drivers to develop their skills BRAMPTON– To help increase the availability of safe spaces for driving education and training, the City of Brampton is launching the Driving Instruction Zones Pilot Project. Beginning June 27, licensed driving instructors and school operators will be permitted to conduct lessons in designated areas of the parking …
BRAMPTON – Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Rowena Santos and City Councillor Rod Power were joined by the Members of Parliament Shafqat Ali and Ruby Sahota, to announce the completion and official opening of two newly revitalized recreation facilities, including the expanded and renovated Bramalea Tennis Club at Chinguacousy Park and Century Gardens Recreation Centre. The Bramalea Tennis Club at …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is proud to welcome the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Steelheads franchise to the city and unveil the new team logo. Hockey is Canada’s sport and welcoming the Steelheads to Brampton is a significant moment for Brampton, the larger community in Peel Region and beyond. The Steelheads will play out of the CAA Centre and …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton strives to ensure its recreation programs and amenities are fulfilling, engaging and high-quality for residents and is proud to announce Brampton’s Recreation division is now accredited by HIGH FIVE®. At a celebration event today, Mayor Patrick Brown and Regional Councillors Rowena Santos, Navjit Kaur Brar and Michael Palleschi were joined by Maggie Henderson, Director …
BRAMPTON – Get ready to enjoy the stars on the screen and in the sky as Brampton’s Movies Under the Stars returns! Throughout July and August, families, friends, residents and visitors can enjoy free outdoor movie nights beginning in the evening. On select Fridays and Saturdays, movies and pre-show activities will take place at four venues across the city: Chinguacousy Park, …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is proud to present the Corporate Strategic Plan 2024, which encompasses the ideas, values and aspirations of the people of Brampton. The Plan charts the City’s path forward, helping prioritize and deliver what is most important to the community. The Strategic Plan prioritizes six focus areas: Health & Well-Being Focusing on citizens’ belonging, …
