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 – 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 …
Milan – Inter Milan has signed Canadian star Tajon Buchanan, 24-year-old from Brampton, from Club Bruges in a deal worth $7.7m plus add-ons. He arrived in Italy recently to undergo a medical. He will get 10 per cent of the profit on the initial $7 million Bruges recoups. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has said that he is very happy for …
Brampton – Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown talks on auto theft. He said: “Auto theft funds organized crime and I am renewing my calls in 2024 for the Canada Border Services Agency to take action. It’s long overdue to put the brakes on auto thefts in Canada. From a policing perspective locally we are doing everything we can, including adding a …
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 …
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 – 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 – 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 …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton invites residents to ring in the New Year with a free concert in Garden Square. Experience an unforgettable night full of live performances, outdoor skating, food vendors and more! This year will be extra special as the City kicks off celebrations for its 50th birthday. On January 1, 2024, the City is marking 50 …
BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton is launching its new Residential Rental Licensing pilot program (RRL) set to begin on January 1, 2024, following Council’s endorsement of the Residential Rental By-Law on December 6, 2023. Applicable to Wards 1,3,4,5 and 7, the pilot will require the owner and/or landlord of every rental property with up to four residential units to …
