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.
Record Breaking Youth Council Turnout for Teramoto Park Clean-Up
Local youth turned out in record breaking numbers to participate in a clean-up event at Teramoto Park in Brampton. The event was organized by Brampton high school student Pradwit Thapa and drew over 350 students from across Peel Region.
Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Apr 12 2024
We continue to see tents be set up in the Calvert Park and Duggan Park areas along the Etobicoke Creek area. Councillor Santos is urging for expedited action by both city and regional staff. Get the latest updates on what is being done and planned to improve community safety while also prioritizing supports for those in need.
Teramoto Park Cleanup with Santos Youth Council and PALs
Register with our Youth Council for an amazing student opportunity at Teramoto Park with Regional Councillor Rowena Santos and Mayor Patrick Brown. Get involved to make a positive impact in the community! Our goal is to organize the biggest youth park clean up ever in the city.
Calvert and Duggan Parks Community Update – Mar 28 2024
An ongoing safety issue regarding homeless encampments is the known flood risk along the Etobicoke Creek. At the request on Councillor Santos, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) provided a flood hazard information update. The TRCA is responsible for creating and maintaining Flood Plain Mapping, and for providing Flood Forecasting and Warning services.
Downtown Brampton Neighbourhood Tackles Community Safety Challenges
Over 40 residents participated in the Central Public School Community Safety Workshop along with representatives from Peel Police, Region of Peel Human Services, By-law Enforcement, City Security, the City’s Community Safety team, Welcoming Streets Outreach, Regeneration Outreach, Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos and Councillor Vicente and their support teams.
Community Safety Meeting Scheduled
Residents in the Downtown Brampton area and along the Etobicoke Trail Creek have seen a rise in crime, drugs, mental health issues and encampments in the area. We’re taking the issue very seriously and convening a community safety meeting with the goal of creating an action plan and follow-up.
