Celebrate International Women’s Day in Brampton

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is celebrating International Women’s Day and the many achievements and contributions of women and individuals who identify as women who, throughout history, have done so much to make Brampton the livable, compassionate and prosperous city it is today. Enjoy a night out at The Rose to celebrate International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 9, …

Brampton celebrates Lunar New Year

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to join in celebrating Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Dragon, in partnership with the Brampton Chinese Business Association. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities, among others.     The celebration …

Get ready to play at Brampton’s 2024 Sports Day in Brampton

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Learn a new sport, have fun and continue to pursue an active lifestyle  BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton, in partnership with the Brampton Sport Alliance, is gearing up to inspire youth to learn something new and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle with its fifth annual Sports Day in Brampton event.  Taking place on February 24 at Brampton’s Save …

Brampton keeps NHL All-Star week going with free community skate

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton, in partnership with the NHL® , United by Hockey Mobile Museum and Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, will be hosting a free community skate at Gore Meadows outdoor rink on Monday, February 5. Residents are invited to come out and enjoy an evening of fun for the entire family including pictures with the Stanley …

Brampton celebrates Black History Month

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BRAMPTON – Mayor Patrick Brown and members of Council proclaimed February Black History Month in Brampton. Throughout the month of February, the City of Brampton honours the many achievements and contributions of the Black community who throughout history have contributed so much to make Brampton the vibrant, compassionate and prosperous city it is today.  Throughout February, celebrate Black History Month …

Brampton launches 5th annual Backyard Garden Program

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BRAMPTON – On February 1, the City of Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program returns for its fifth year. This eco-friendly initiative helps support food security in Brampton by providing participants with free soil, seeds, and helpful tips to grow their own backyard garden. Residents are encouraged to donate their homegrown crops to local food banks and community organizations listed on the …

Brampton advocates for more support for international students 

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BRAMPTON – At its Special Council meeting on December 20, 2023, City Council received a presentation from Dr. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy Group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Dr Moffatt’s presentation, focusing on International Student housing, set the stage for …

Nominations open for 2023 Brampton Citizen Awards

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Brampton Citizen Awards. Residents are invited to nominate outstanding athletes, volunteers and local heroes who have achieved a milestone this past year.   Since 1974, the City of Brampton has been proud to offer a community recognition program that honours Brampton’s outstanding residents in the areas of sports, …

Brampton to open new regional Automated Speed Enforcement Camera Processing Centre 

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton announced the purchase of a building to be used as a regional Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Camera Processing Centre. The building will be located at 175 Sandalwood Parkway. Currently, the City of Toronto operates a Joint Processing Centre with other municipalities including Brampton, where the City’s ASE camera images are processed on a cost recovery …

Brampton Launches Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones Pilot Project

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is taking steps to make neighbourhoods and their streets safer with its new Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones Pilot Project. In select Neighbourhood Speed Safety Zones, a new, lower speed limit will be set at 40 kilometres per hour, emphasizing a commitment to the safety and well-being of Brampton residents. Local residential streets serve as …