Brampton is ready for snow and winter weather

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BRAMPTON – With winter around the corner, the City of Brampton is ready with new equipment and strengthened measures to keep roads clear and vehicles moving. Learn more and access resources by visiting brampton.ca/snow. Maintaining safe, accessible streets during winter weather Parking on streets is prohibited during winter weather events to ensure that plows, salters and emergency vehicles have safe …

City now accepting nominations for 2024 Brampton Citizen Awards

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to help honour exceptional community members through the 2024 Brampton Citizen Awards. Residents can nominate outstanding athletes, artists, volunteers and local heroes who have made a significant impact in the past year. Established in 1975, the Citizen Awards celebrate individuals who have demonstrated excellence in sports, arts and community service. By recognizing …

Brampton and CUPE Local 831 Ratify 3-Year Collective Agreements

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 831 have ratified four collective agreements, covering approximately 1,200 City employees across CUPE’s Outside and Office, Professional and Technical and Temporary bargaining units. Along with three renewal agreements, the first collective agreement for Supervisor, Service Delivery within Brampton Transit was also ratified. CUPE members ratified …

Brampton unveils exciting events, activities for 2024 Winter

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BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is set to transform into a winter wonderland this season, offering a variety of exciting events and activities for residents of all ages to enjoy. From dazzling light displays, outdoor adventures and serene nature walks to year-round sports and fitness opportunities and community events, Brampton is the place to be for those looking to …

Brampton breaks ground on third Transit facility

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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 takes action to combat exploitation of int’l students

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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’s Litter Reduction Charter is now ready

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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 …

Join Brampton’s second annual Diwali Mela

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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 calls for brain injuries, mental illness and severe addictions services

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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 …

Join Brampton in recognizing Fire Prevention Week

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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 …