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 …
Official opening of 2 newly enhanced recreation facilities in Brampton
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 home to the Steelheads OHL team
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’s Recreation Division receives HIGH FIVE® Accreditation
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’s Movies Under the Stars returns for summer 2024
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 unveils Corporate Strategic Plan 2024
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, …
Improving public transit in Brampton and Peel Region
BRAMPTON –The City of Brampton welcomes the federal announcement of an investment of more than $17.4 million to improve public transit in the City of Brampton and Peel Region. This investment will enable Brampton Transit to purchase 15 buses to replace vehicles that have reached the end of life and install modern fare payment systems and automatic vehicle location technology. …
Brampton Arts Org announce 50 local creatives of 2024 PIXEL
BRAMPTON – In partnership with the City of Brampton, the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) is announcing the selection of 50 local creatives to be part of its PIXEL: Digital Art Exhibition. This year’s creatives come from a diverse background of artistic disciplines such as dance, quilting, animation and photography. In celebration of Brampton’s 50th birthday since incorporating in 1974, artists were invited …
Brampton unveils inaugural public art strategy, framework
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is launching its first public art strategy and framework. Brampton: An Artful Future, is a five-year plan to establish a cohesive and deliberate approach to developing and administering the City of Brampton’s Public Art Program. The goal of this strategy and framework is to help shape public spaces to be inviting and inclusive, while honouring the …
Brampton investing more in local by-law enforcement
New report details plan to implement recommendations from Enforcement Operational Review to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and compliance BRAMPTON – Following the release of the Enforcement Operational Review, a report commissioned by the City of Brampton to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the City’s by-laws and operations, in a press conference on Monday, June 3, Mayor Patrick Brown announced a plan to begin …