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City of Brampton to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day September 30
Poet and Scotiabank Giller Prize Winning Author Ian Williams next Brampton Arts Walk of Fame inductee
City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services wins national award for its work in diversity, equity and inclusion
City of Brampton renames South Fletcher’s Sportsplex after former Mayor Susan Fennell
Brampton’s Fire Chief Bill Boyes awarded Canada’s Fire Chief of the Year
Brampton’s Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency announces advisory panel
City of Brampton recognized as one of Canada’s Best Locations to invest by Site Selection Magazine
Brampton Professional Fire Fighters contribute $150,000 towards new fire campus memorial
City of Brampton to introduce Vaccination Policy for employees
Celebrate Brampton Tree Month this September!
The BIG Brampton artist space survey
City of Brampton at AMO 2021 Virtual Conference: advocating for recovery, health, and future prosperity
City of Brampton commemorates life of former Premier and Brampton resident Bill Davis
Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos appointed as FCM’s Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Anti-Racism and Equity for 2021-2022
City of Brampton secures $1.2M investment from Government of Canada to plant 8,000 trees this year
City of Brampton’s Food Processing Sector Ranked #1
City selects Diamond Schmitt as architect for transformational Centre for Innovation
The City celebrates Emancipation Day with food truck festival
City of Brampton secures up to $400 million commitment for Brampton Transit from Canada Infrastructure Bank
City securing stronger future for Brampton through advocacy, government partnerships and additional revenue sources
Ryerson University receives funding from the City of Brampton for School of Medicine; $1 million in funding from the City will help fund Ryerson’s School of Medicine proposal
Explore the new Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trail interregional connection!
City’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program returns virtually for 2021
2021 ranking from fDI Intelligence positions Brampton as leading city of the future and prime investment location
The City of Brampton pledges to join The BlackNorth Initiative; solidifies commitment to eliminating anti-Black racism
Update on Council-Authorized Investigation
University of Guelph-Humber and the City of Brampton Exploring Partnership in Downtown Brampton; Campus proposed in Brampton’s new Centre for Innovation
City of Brampton to be first municipality in Ontario to use an electric-powered fire truck
You better BEElieve it! Brampton receives official Bee City designation
Alectra to open new 400-employee LEED certified operations centre in City of Brampton
Court ruling awards costs and rules for City in Integrity Commissioner Findings of Sexual Harassment against Councillor Dhillon
City of Brampton partners with RIC Centre and Communitech to slow spread of COVID-19 and restart local economy with rapid screening for small and medium businesses
Update on City’s response to cybersecurity breach
Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos re-elected to FCM Board
Calling all artists in the City of Brampton to Share Your Story
Brampton Citizen Awards celebrates outstanding community members
City recognizes local accessibility champions as winners of 2021 Accessibility Awards
Get Back to Better. Vaccinate Brampton.
The City of Brampton celebrates Pride virtually in June
City of Brampton celebrates Heritage Month virtually in June
City of Brampton launches new performing arts Internship and Co-op Program for Black and Indigenous Youth
The Brampton Farmers’ Market returns this summer in a new location
City of Brampton receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
BHive Brampton now open and empowering the next generation of innovators
Statement on Court of Appeal decision on Southwest Quadrant RFP
City of Brampton celebrates National Public Works Week until May 22
Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investment of $7.3M towards significant upgrades for Brampton Transit
Five new members inducted into Brampton Sports Hall of Fame
City Council approves Brampton’s first Off-Grid Organic Food Shed
Brampton Fire and Emergency Services partners with what3words to enhance community safety
Brampton’s milestone electric buses will be on the roads starting May 4
City of Brampton recognized for excellence in financial reporting
Brampton celebrates National Youth Week virtually May 1 to 7
Brampton recognized for national excellence in urban design planning
The City of Brampton advocates for a Fair Deal on auto insurance rates
City Council approves new action plan for expanding tourism in Brampton
Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investment of $128M towards third Brampton Transit facility
Brampton celebrates its Mosaic virtually during Ramadan
City of Brampton approves plan to stimulate the economy and strengthen community development
City of Brampton recognized as #13 on Maclean’s list for Best Communities in Canada 2021
City of Brampton announces grants to charities and non-profit organizations through Advance Brampton Fund
Brampton releases updated Environmental Master Plan
City of Brampton secures Peel Memorial Urgent Care Centre transformation into full service hospital and new postsecondary health care opportunities in 2021 Provincial Budget
Help shape Brampton’s future growth; City asking for community input on Brampton’s New Official Plan – “Brampton Plan”
Live from The Rose virtual performances return to Brampton this spring
Brampton advocates for fair Federal and Provincial funding to drive change and secure the City’s future
Brampton officially recognizes March as Black Mental Health Awareness and Empowerment Month
Brampton supports Campus of Long-Term Care project for Seniors
Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investments in creating a Community Youth Hub at South Fletcher’s Sportsplex
Brampton celebrates International Women’s Day virtually March 8
Explore tastes from around the world, locally: City of Brampton launches Brampton Food Guide
Kick off the spring season with the virtual Seedy Saturday and Garden Show
Brampton reaches new milestone with Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development Agency
Brampton creating more sustainable neighbourhoods
City of Brampton receives World Council on City Data platinum-level ISO data certification
City of Brampton provides help for entrepreneurs of all ages with Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programs
Join Mayor Patrick Brown and Councillors online for the 2021 New Year’s Levee
Brampton secures Canada and Ontario investments in Chinguacousy Wellness Centre
Brampton Fire now accepting applications for George Hitchcock bursary
Brampton recognized as a leader in local climate action after Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy Showcase Cities pilot
Nominations now open for City of Brampton Accessibility Awards
Brampton celebrates Black History Month virtually during COVID-19
The City of Brampton releases 2020 Term of Council Priorities highlights and Council approves sharpened focus on 16 key priorities for 2021-2022
City of Brampton recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2021
City of Brampton launches second annual Backyard Garden Program on February 1
Brampton Animal Services first in Canada to offer Home To Home™ service for pets
Nominate an outstanding resident for the 2020 Brampton Citizens Awards!

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