Regional Councillor Brampton Wards 1 & 5

Brampton Food Hub Collaboration on Food Insecurity

Food insecurity in Brampton and Peel Region is a growing challenge. Recent statistics for Peel Region show that 111,925 residents (8%) live in poverty in Peel. Food prices have increase by 11.4% year over year. Find our more about a new collaboration of community groups working to help.

A Summer of Community Impact and Youth Empowerment: My Internship with Councillor Santos

As the sun sets on my unforgettable summer internship with Councillor Rowena Santos, I find myself reflecting on the incredible experiences I’ve had while working on two remarkable events: the Teramoto Park Cleanup and the End of Summer Youth Connect. These events not only allowed me to grow as an individual but also provided a platform for our community’s youth to make a meaningful impact.

Luminato Festival Returns to Brampton with Walk with Amal

The Luminato Festival is returning to Brampton on Friday, June 9 with the world-wide sensation, Walk with Amal. The event is an opportunity to participate in a global movement of hope and solidarity. Walk with Amal features a colossal 12-ft puppet representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, symbolizing the resilience and courage of displaced children around the world.