Peel Region calling on province to end homelessness in Ontario
Homelessness is at crisis levels across Ontario. Councillor Vicente’s motion calling on the province to urgently commit to ending homelessness in Ontario passed unanimously.
SANTOS: Single mom’s perspective on systemic injustice at a city scale
Much has changed in Brampton since the 1980s, but barriers still exist to prevent women and minorities from getting ahead.
Additional Public Consultation – Proposed Queen Street West Developments
At a Special Council Meeting held on August 5th, we moved and voted in favour of a motion for City Staff to conduct additional public consultation in respect to the Springbrook Official Plan amendments and developer proposed development applications.
Canada Day Celebrations
Join us for the return of Brampton’s in-person Canada Day celebration on July 1 from 12 to 10 pm in Chinguacousy Park. Brampton’s Canada Day celebration is the City’s largest single day event. There will be live entertainment, arts, culture, food, fireworks and more! If you would like a Canada Day sign for your front lawn […]
Downtown Brampton
Public Works Department and the Region of Peel are upgrading watermains, sewers, roads and resurfacing in Downtown Brampton.
Councillor Santos and Councillor Vicente Continue Advocacy for Post-Secondary<br>Expansion in Brampton Despite Council Politics
Residents can be proud that this work has resulted in plans for a Medical School, campus expansions, and negotiations to help revitalize our downtown with the potential relocation of the University of Guelph-Humber.
Peel Police launch Project ERASE and Noisemaker
REPORT AN INCIDENT USING ROADWATCH Peel Police launched Project Noisemaker and ERASE on May 1, 2022 to combat street racing and noise pollution from excessively loud vehicles on our roadways. Drivers are reminded that they will be subject to charges and penalties for offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and breaking municipal by-laws; and could […]
Brampton fields one of only two teams in Ontario to qualify for First Tech Challenge in Texas
Brampton student team qualifies for First Tech Challenge in Houston – 1 of only 2 Ontario teams.
Media Clip: Metro Morning segment on Brampton hospital expansion and the need for shovels in the ground
Councillor Rowena Santos appeared on Metro Morning radio program to discuss the hospital bed situation in Brampton.
Media Clip: CBC News segment on $21M for Osler for expansion planning
Councillor Rowena Santos appears on CBC News to discuss $21M Healthcare funding for Osler.