Community comes together to restore the Etobicoke Creek
Local residents, led by Councillor Rowena Santos and supported by TRCA, gathered at Newton Park for a tree planting and BBQ aimed at restoring green spaces along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. Over 40 volunteers, including youth and the Pinoy Pickleball Group, planted native trees to combat flooding and promote sustainability.
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.
Celebrate Brampton Tree Month This September
Brampton Tree Month celebrates the city’s urban forest with events like tree giveaways, planting, and social media campaigns. Residents can participate to promote greenery and raise awareness about trees’ environmental benefits.
Encampment Update – August 8, 2024
The City of Brampton is actively addressing encampments, focusing on health and safety through regular site visits and support services. Recent updates highlight ongoing efforts along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, including wellness checks, patrols, and debris removal. Coordination with regional partners continues, with upcoming meetings planned to enhance response strategies.
Grass Cutting Tracker
If you are concerned about the grass maintenance schedule in your area, you can now check the schedule online. The new tracker tool allows you to follow parks maintenance crews updates as they maintain Brampton’s lawns and green spaces. The tracker provides access to live updates of the parks and boulevards that have been mowed.
Encampments Update – August 1, 2024
Brampton has been actively managing encampments along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with stable conditions and no new encampments reported in mid-July, despite challenges like localized flooding. The city’s coordinated efforts, involving multiple services, have focused on safety, well-being, and maintaining community spaces. Strategic meetings and partnerships have further strengthened Brampton’s approach to addressing encampments.
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.
Encampment Update – July 12, 2024
Brampton led relocation efforts of encampments in flood-prone parks along the Etobicoke Creek Trail, with ongoing support for remaining active encampments and 24/7 patrols. The city prunes trees for better sight lines and is planting new trees on Calvertdale Road. City and regional councils are advocating for increased affordable housing and social supports, and an Encampment Policy Framework is being developed.
Protected: Encampment Update: May 29
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Encampment Policy Update: Addressing the Chronic Underfunding in Peel
During the Regional Council meeting May 23, the focus was on the critical issues of homelessness and mental health services within our community. Peel is chronically underfunded in these essential areas, and today’s discussions reinforced the urgent need for increased provincial support.
