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 Culture Days 2024: Top Urban Community & Second Nationally
(December 12, 2024) – The City of Brampton’s 2024 Culture Days lineup of events has been recognized as the Top Participating Community in the Urban Centres category by the Culture Days organization. The City also placed second overall nationally among the Top Participating Communities listing. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture and […]
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.
Urban Congestions due to oversized vehicles
Brampton Commends Ontario’s Efforts to Tackle Homelessness, Addiction, and Encampments
Brampton Animal Services receives Animal Welfare Innovation Award
The City of Brampton’s Animal Services has been distinguished with the prestigious Animal Welfare Innovation Award by the Animal Shelter Professionals of Ontario (ASPO). This recognition celebrates their exceptional contributions to animal welfare and innovative approaches, significantly improving the lives of animals and the well-being of the community. “Brampton Animal Services continues to lead the […]
Peel Region of Police officially launch R.I.D.E along with M.A.D.D
Peel Regional Police has officially launched its Seasonal Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) Campaign in partnership with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD). This annual campaign, part of ongoing collaborative efforts to reduce impaired driving, runs from November 16 to December 31, 2024. https://vimeo.com/1037189203 Quote https://vimeo.com/1037054983To ensure the community is driving safely and responsibly, additional officers […]
Local efforts and calls to action to address encampments – response from Premier Ford
Regional Councillor Rowena Santos has been advocating for months to address encampments and their impact on Brampton residents, particularly along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. Premier Doug Ford’s recent response pledges new measures to support municipalities, including investments in mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness prevention, along with enhanced legislative tools to manage encampments.
Canada and the Philippines: A Journey of Collaboration and Friendship
Canada and the Philippines celebrate 75 years of friendship, highlighting deep bonds of shared values and collaboration. Filipino-Canadians play a vital role in enriching Canadian communities, while leaders from both nations strengthen ties through trade, cultural exchanges, and diplomacy to foster a brighter future together.
City of Brampton commemorates Brampton’s 50th birthday with new mural
As Brampton’s 50th birthday celebrations enter the final month, the City has unveiled a newly commissioned mural, Blossoming Brampton, by renowned artist Jerry Rugg (aka birdO), marking a half-century of growth, diversity, and community spirit. Located in the heart of downtown Brampton on The Rose, this vibrant mural symbolizes Brampton’s transformation over the past 50 […]
