Councillor Rowena Santos Celebrates Six Years of Environmental Stewardship on TRCA Board
Brampton’s population becomes third largest among Ontario cities
Brampton councillor wants province to crack down on scam driving schools
Rowena Santos calls for provincial action to improve road safety and address unqualified drivers
Push for historic funding secures tunnelled LRT, transforming Brampton’s Downtown
BRAMPTON, ON (January 24, 2025) – Today, the City of Brampton celebrated the Ontario government’s announcement to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton with the development of a rapid transit tunnel. This transformative project will provide fast, reliable and sustainable transit while enhancing connectivity and supporting the City’s vision for a thriving downtown core.
A Brampton factory ships $100M worth of zinc oxide to the U.S. each year. Here is how tariffs could impact their business.
Brampton Continues to Invest in Community Services
Brampton’s 2025 Budget prioritizes community engagement with a 2.9% property tax increase, maintaining low rates while supporting a second hospital and CUPE’s wage increase. The budget includes significant investments in parks, recreation, and community safety, such as new splashpads, recreation centers, and expanded programs for all ages. Key projects include enhanced public spaces, winter-optimized facilities, and infrastructure improvements like new sports fields and a daycare facility at Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, all aligned with Brampton’s Vision 2040.
Brampton Calls for Equitable Funding and Representation
Brampton’s population has grown to 791,486, surpassing Mississauga and positioning it as the second-largest city in the GTHA. Despite this, the city faces chronic underfunding in essential services and misalignment in regional representation. A motion brought by Councillor Santos urges the provincial government to address these issues through equitable funding and fair representation.
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