Brampton Council Eyes Rental Occupancy Limits after Mayor’s Update on Landlord Licensing Program
Update on the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
The City of Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program is improving rental safety with over 2,200 licences issued and 4,700 inspections completed. Focused on Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7, the program ensures compliance with safety standards and by-laws for smaller rental properties. More than $83,500 in fines have been issued, and a report on the program’s progress will be presented in September 2024.
Exploitation of International Students: John Moore Newstalk 1010
Tackling the House Crisis and Exploitation of International Students: Media Interviews
Councillor Rowena Santos highlights the exploitation of international students by unethical landlords, who offer unsafe and overcrowded housing and even disturbing “friends with benefits” deals. While Brampton has introduced a rental licensing program to improve accountability, more provincial and federal support is needed, including linking student visas to addresses.
Exploitation of International Students: Greg Grady AM640
Tree Planting and Community BBQ: Newton Park Playground
Help restore the forest along the Etobicoke Creek. Join local neighbours and Councillor Santos at Newton Park Playground on Sunday September 29, from 10 am to 12 pm for a tree planting event and Community BBQ. Registration link included.
Brampton Launches New Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre
Brampton has unveiled its new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Processing Centre, making it Ontario’s largest and most advanced facility for road safety enforcement. The Centre, supported by 42 new hires, aims to process traffic violations faster and more efficiently, helping deter speeding across the province. With plans to deploy 185 ASE cameras by 2025, Brampton is setting a new standard in road safety and community protection.
Peel Regional Police Receives Funding for Critical Air Support
The Peel Regional Police (PRP) has received funding from the Ontario Government to procure a helicopter. This addition will significantly enhance our police response capabilities and greatly assist our officers in combating crime and ensuring the safety of our community. Since December 2023, PRP has been collaborating with the Ministry of the Solicitor General to […]
Pickleball Court At Calvert Park Now Open
Residents in the Vodden St. E and Williams Parkway area along the Etobicoke creek trail now have access to a new pickleball court at Calvert Park. By converting this neglected space into a pickleball court, with lighting coming soon, the city is creating a safer and more vibrant environment that promotes sports, recreation, and community engagement.
PRP Project Warlock – Multiple Arrests Made in Violent Home Invasions, Robberies and Carjacking’s
Peel Regional Police’s Project Warlock tackled an organized crime network behind numerous violent crimes in Brampton and Mississauga. Over six months, investigators solved 17 violent crimes, recovered stolen vehicles and property, and arrested 18 individuals. This operation highlights the urgent need for bail reform to improve public safety.
