Exceptional Weather Event: Snow clearing update
The Family Day weekend snowstorm, with over 60 cm of snow, caused significant challenges in Brampton and surrounding areas, affecting snow clearing efforts and parking.
Santos survey supports public safety investment, 300 new Peel Police Officers in 2025
Brampton residents identified public safety as their top concern in Councillor Rowena Santos’ surveys, supporting increased investment. The 2025 Regional Council budget approved hiring 300 new police officers to address crime, intimate partner violence, and road safety. Santos continues to advocate for stronger provincial and federal action, including reforms to driver examination processes.
Youth mental health support coming to Century Gardens in Brampton
The City of Brampton has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Peel Children’s Aid Society to establish a new Youth Wellness Hub as a part of the Century Gardens Youth Hub project. This innovative initiative is part of the Ontario government’s provincial network of 27 Youth Wellness Hubs, designed to connect youth and their […]
Improved Service from Bylaw Enforcement
“In addition to our work to crack down on slum landlords with the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) program, I have pushed for improvements to bylaw enforcement. After providing direction for an operational review, I was pleased that we approved the hiring of additional bylaw enforcement officers and an implementation plan to improve service. This year […]
Safer Drivers = Safer Roads
Premier Ford’s accident highlights the urgent need for road safety reforms. Brampton Councillor Santos urges the province to act on the city-endorsed Safer Drivers = Safer Roads motion to address unqualified drivers and improve training.
Crime Prevention Workshop and Community Safety Townhall
Councillor Santos will be hosting a crime prevention workshop at City Hall, to help residents keep themselves, their families and their property safe. This free workshop is a shortened version of the Crime Prevention Academy offered by Peel Police and will provide participants with the basics of crime prevention, vehicle safety, home security, personal safety and fraud prevention.
Peel Police Team Makes Record Seizure of Guns and Gangs in 2024
Peel Regional Police seized more than double the illegal firearms this year compared to 2023 thanks to their STEP program. This program focuses on removing guns from streets and reducing gang violence. In total, Peel police seized 205 illegal guns in 2024, with STEP seizing 53 of them. The government is committed to supporting such initiatives to enhance public safety.
Installation of 40 Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Cameras – December Update
Brampton is installing 40 new high-tech speed cameras to improve road safety. This expansion will make their program the largest in Canada, aiming to further reduce speeding and create safer streets.
Update on Project E.R.A.S.E
Peel Regional Police ran Project E.R.A.S.E. to combat dangerous driving and street racing. The program used education, enforcement, and social awareness to improve road safety. They investigated over 1,100 vehicles and issued charges for speeding, noise violations, and impaired driving.
Brampton Welcomes Provincial Support for Encampments and Public Safety
Brampton’s proactive measures, including its Encampment Protocol, address homelessness and addiction through coordinated cleanup efforts, enhanced security, and advocacy for compassionate interventions like involuntary treatment as a last resort. The City of Brampton welcomes Ontario’s new Safer Municipalities Act, 2024, which strengthens enforcement and allocates $75.5 million for shelter expansion and affordable housing.
