The Rose unveils a dynamic Winter/Spring 2026 Season featuring, Talwiinder, Bedouin Soundclash, David Suzuki, Brampton’s own Lee Aaron and more
The Rose is unveiling its Winter–Spring 2026 season, a dynamic mix of Canadian icons, Broadway stars, family favourites and rising Brampton talent. From concerts and comedy to theatre, dance and thought-provoking new works, this season captures the creativity, energy and diversity of Brampton’s cultural scene. “It’s incredible to see Brampton talent share the stage with […]
Councillor Santos Makes Final Appeal to Premier Ford: Work With Us, Not Against Us on Speed Camera Compromise
Councillor Rowena Santos is urging Premier Doug Ford to collaborate with municipalities on a balanced approach to Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) instead of eliminating it. She calls for keeping speed cameras in school zones, targeting excessive speeding, and ensuring fair fines. Santos emphasizes that ASE remains one of the most effective tools for protecting residents and reducing dangerous driving.
Brampton unveils tribute to Terry Fox through commemorative public artwork
New public artwork commemorates Canadian athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist. Today, Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Rowena Santos and artist Christiano De Araujo, with the support of the Fox Family, including Terry Fox’s niece Jessie Alder, unveiled a memorial public artwork honouring the life, courage, and enduring legacy of Terry Fox. The installation at […]
Downtown Brampton Revitalization Moves Forward – Transforming the Heart of Our City into a Vibrant Core Our Community Can Be Proud Of
Brampton’s long-awaited downtown revitalization is moving ahead with major investments in Main Street, Ken Whillans Square, and Garden Square. The upgrades will deliver safer sidewalks, vibrant public spaces, and distinctive granite-paved gateways, with visible changes beginning this year. These projects aim to create a more welcoming, dynamic downtown that supports local businesses and reflects Brampton’s community spirit.
Brampton Council Moves to Strengthen Purpose-Built Rental Housing and Push Back on Over-Concentration of Additional Residential Units (ARUs)
At a recent Council meeting, Councillor Keenan and myself brought forward a motion to take bold steps in addressing Brampton’s housing challenges by incentivizing purpose-built rental housing and calling on the Province to reverse its aggressive Additional Residential Unit (ARU) legislation. For decades, Brampton’s primary rental market has seen limited growth. As a result, many […]
City of Brampton invites the community to ‘Create, Share, Celebrate!’ during Culture Days 2025
Brampton is once again joining communities across Canada for Culture Days 2025, a national celebration of arts, culture and creativity. Generously sponsored by Toronto Pearson and developed in collaboration with Brampton Arts Organization (BAO), Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), Brampton Library, Downtown Brampton Business Improvement Area (DBBIA) and other community partners, from September […]
A Historic Milestone: TMU’s First School of Medicine Class Opens in Brampton
Toronto Metropolitan University’s new School of Medicine in Brampton welcomes its first class of 94 students, marking Ontario’s first new medical school in over 30 years and the GTA’s first in more than a century. This milestone is the result of years of advocacy, partnerships, and determination, especially through the pandemic which highlighted Brampton’s urgent healthcare needs. The school offers students the chance to study and serve their own community, while new facilities will provide primary care for 1,700 patients. As part of Brampton’s growing health and life sciences sector, this achievement positions the city as a hub for innovation and healthcare excellence.
Behind the Scenes at City Hall: My Internship in Councillor Santos’ Office
By Felicia Pagulayan, Youth Development Coordinator, Santos Youth Council When I began my Co-Op placement at Councillor Santos’ office in the fall of 2024, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Over the course of this unforgettable experience, I truly found my path thanks to the mentorship of the incredible people on this team, and was […]
Ontario court strikes down Ford government’s plan to remove Toronto bike lanes
Public artwork honouring the legacy of Premier William ‘Bill’ Grenville Davis unveiled
Today, on Bill Davis Day, as proclaimed by Mayor Patrick Brown and City Council to celebrate the significant contributions of Premier William ‘Bill’ Grenville Davis, the City of Brampton, in partnership with the Government of Ontario and in collaboration with Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives (PAMA), unveiled a memorial public artwork commemorating his remarkable […]