Brampton celebrated the groundbreaking of its much-needed second hospital at Peel Memorial, a historic step in addressing decades of health care underfunding. With a $2.3 billion provincial investment, the expansion will provide critical services for the city’s rapidly growing population. Councillor Rowena Santos and Mayor Patrick Brown emphasized the ongoing fight for more health care resources, including a future third hospital. This milestone coincides with Peel Memorial’s 100th anniversary, honoring a century of community care.