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Click below to see Media Releases from previous Years:2020201920182017201620152014 2013201220112010 Year Oct 20, 2020October 21 Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Oct 20, 2020Brampton’s Backyard Garden Program provides more than 10,000 lbs of produce for residents in needOct 20, 2020Celebrate Halloween safely in Brampton this year!Oct 16, 2020City of Brampton maintains strong AAA credit rating for 2020Oct 15, 2020Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos elected to FCM’s 2020-2021 Board of DirectorsOct 13, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Oct 07, 2020Media Advisory: Virtual town hall on transforming Brampton's Hurontario-Steeles areaOct 06, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Oct 06, 2020City of Brampton supporting local artists with relief fund and learning series this fallOct 02, 2020City of Brampton recognizes Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10 Oct 01, 2020City of Brampton to receive complimentary Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification ratings for ten facilitiesSep 29, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Sep 28, 2020Residents invited to virtual town hall on transforming Brampton’s Hurontario-Steeles areaSep 25, 2020Residents invited to attend City’s Riverwalk Area Urban Design Master Plan Public Information Session Sep 23, 2020Brampton City Council unanimously endorses Community Energy and Emission Reduction Plan Sep 22, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Sep 22, 2020City’s Innovation District welcomes Founder Institute to support startupsSep 21, 2020Discover the story behind every door - digitally!Sep 16, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Sep 16, 2020Fire Master Plan addresses needs of diverse and growing communitySep 15, 2020City’s transformative Riverwalk project moves closer to implementationSep 14, 202012 new electric vehicle charging stations announced for BramptonSep 08, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Sep 04, 2020New public spaces pop up in Downtown BramptonSep 04, 2020Brampton’s Innovation District will advance economic recoverySep 01, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Aug 27, 2020City of Brampton to commemorate 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II Aug 26, 2020City of Brampton prepares for safe reopening of City facilities and resumption of servicesAug 25, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Aug 21, 2020City of Brampton to host its first-ever Youth Day, with online event to support and empower youthAug 18, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Aug 18, 2020Brampton Regional Councillor Paul Vicente elected to AMO’s 2020-2022 Board of DirectorsAug 17, 2020City of Brampton at AMO 2020 Conference: Partnering for economic recovery and growthAug 14, 2020Discover Brampton’s creative talent at the Culture Calls Weekender from August 21 to 23!Aug 11, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Aug 07, 2020Brampton City Council endorses Heritage Heights concept planAug 04, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Aug 01, 2020City renames Dixie 407 Sports Park to Emancipation Park, and proclaims August as Emancipation Month in BramptonJul 30, 2020City supports curbside pickup for businesses in Downtown BramptonJul 30, 2020City of Brampton moves into Stage 3 of Reopening on July 31Jul 28, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jul 28, 2020Partnering to build a more connected, sustainable BramptonJul 27, 2020Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the City of BramptonJul 27, 2020City’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program goes virtual for 2020Jul 24, 2020City lays the groundwork for future BramptonUJul 21, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jul 14, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jul 13, 2020Zero tolerance for speeding in BramptonJul 09, 2020Brampton City Council approves Mandatory Face Coverings By-lawJul 07, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jul 07, 2020Brampton residents invited to have their say on milestone City projectsJun 29, 2020Don’t miss Brampton’s drive-thru Canada Day experience with Mayor Brown, Councillors, live music and moreJun 29, 2020Brampton Transit to operate buses at an increased capacity, effective July 2Jun 29, 2020Brampton to celebrate Pride with three days of exciting online events!Jun 25, 2020UPDATED: City of Brampton provides rent relief to tenants and non-profit organizations in City-owned facilities in response to COVID-19Jun 25, 2020City to commemorate 50th anniversary of Air Canada Flight 621 crash in BramptonJun 24, 2020City of Brampton statement on confirmed Brampton Transit COVID-19 caseJun 24, 2020City of Brampton moves into Stage 2 of its safe reopeningJun 24, 2020City launches Patio Brampton program to support local restaurants Jun 23, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jun 23, 2020Brampton to celebrate Canada Day online with JUNO award-winning headliner Walk Off The EarthJun 19, 2020City of Brampton announces Senior Advisor, Economic Empowerment and Anti-Black RacismJun 19, 2020Brampton Farmers’ Market will open in downtown Brampton with safety measures starting June 27Jun 16, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jun 16, 2020City to recognize first ever Seniors Appreciation Day during June is Seniors Month in BramptonJun 15, 2020City of Brampton will allow local restaurants and bars to expand outdoor spaces to support economic recovery when reopening permittedJun 12, 2020City of Brampton plans to construct one of North America’s largest electric bus transit facilities supporting zero-emission busesJun 11, 2020Brampton City Council takes action against anti-Black racismJun 11, 2020Brampton Transit to distribute 100,000 masks to riders in response to COVID-19Jun 09, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jun 08, 2020City of Brampton to reopen all parks on June 11, with safety restrictionsJun 04, 2020City recognizes National AccessAbility Week from May 31 to June 6, 2020Jun 03, 2020Brampton Transit to reintroduce fares and front boarding, and make non-medical masks mandatory, effective July 2Jun 03, 2020New website InvestBrampton.ca provides tools and resources for local businesses, entrepreneurs, and foreign investorsJun 03, 2020Experience Brampton! City of Brampton is developing its first Tourism StrategyJun 02, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Jun 01, 2020City of Brampton continues to celebrate its diverse community during COVID-19 in JuneMay 29, 2020Brampton City Council approves changes to user fees to help support residents, businesses, and community groups May 29, 2020Brampton among first Canadian cities to join ShopHERE in support of local independent businessesMay 26, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19May 25, 2020City of Brampton asks all City employees to be tested for COVID-19 as Ontario Government increases testing capacity at local assessment centresMay 20, 2020City launches “Support Local” campaign to shine a light on Brampton businessesMay 19, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19May 19, 2020City of Brampton recognizes National Public Works Week from May 17-23May 15, 2020City of Brampton to reopen outdoor tennis, pickleball courts and Peel Village Golf Course effective May 19 and 22May 13, 2020Brampton City Council takes action to support businesses and plan for economic recovery in response to COVID-19May 12, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19May 12, 2020City seeks community feedback on plans for reopening and recoveryMay 07, 2020Brampton recognized as one of the most youth-friendly communities in OntarioMay 06, 2020100 days on: Updates on the City’s COVID-19 responseMay 05, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19May 04, 2020We all play a role in being preparedApr 28, 2020Virtual Press Conference: City of Brampton update on response to COVID-19Apr 24, 2020Brampton’s advocacy efforts result in rent relief for small businesses Apr 24, 2020City introduces new digital tools to allow development to move forward during COVID-19Apr 22, 2020City launches Mayor’s Working Group on phased plan for safe reopening of facilities and resumption of City servicesApr 17, 2020Extended City closures and cancellations result in temporary suspension of employment in non-essential servicesApr 17, 2020City implements interim bike lanes to promote safe active transportation opportunities during COVID-19 pandemicApr 16, 2020City of Brampton announces first citywide Backyard Garden Program in Canada in response to COVID-19Apr 12, 2020City of Brampton statement on fourth confirmed Brampton Transit COVID-19 caseApr 10, 2020City of Brampton statement on third confirmed Brampton Transit COVID-19 caseApr 08, 2020Brampton requests support for increased physician capacity during COVID-19 emergencyApr 03, 2020City of Brampton statement on second confirmed Brampton Transit COVID-19 caseMar 31, 2020City of Brampton enacts by-law to enforce physical distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19 with fines up to $100,000 for each offenceMar 26, 2020City of Brampton closes all parks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19Mar 25, 2020City of Brampton COVID-19 response update: Special Council Meeting outcomesMar 24, 2020City of Brampton declares State of Emergency in response to COVID-19Mar 21, 2020City of Brampton gives residents and businesses ability to defer taxes and waives all penalties for five monthsMar 20, 2020Brampton Transit to introduce free fares, rear boarding, half capacity buses and more, effective March 21 and March 23Mar 20, 2020City of Brampton announces Mayor’s COVID-19 Youth Support Task Force Mar 18, 2020City Brampton announces Mayor’s COVID-19 Seniors Support Task ForceMar 17, 2020City of Brampton announces Mayor’s COVID-19 Economic Support and Social Support Task ForcesMar 17, 2020Mayor Patrick Brown’s Statement on Declaration of Provincial State of EmergencyMar 16, 2020City of Brampton announces Brampton bars, restaurants and food establishments to cease in-person service to contain COVID-19 spreadMar 12, 2020Get active at the City’s third annual Sports Day in Brampton!Mar 11, 2020City supports Easter Seals Ontario’s 2020 Brampton Celebrity Hockey Classic Mar 11, 2020Brampton organizations can apply for a complimentary Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification ratingMar 06, 2020City seeks emerging talent to perform at one of Canada’s top music festivalsMar 03, 2020City announces new Züm transit connection between Brampton and Toronto Pearson International AirportFeb 28, 2020RIC Centre relocation to downtown Brampton enhances city’s growing Innovation DistrictFeb 26, 2020Brampton City Council approves 2020 Budget with record contribution to reserves and second consecutive tax freezeFeb 20, 2020City of Brampton to host International Women’s Day celebrationFeb 19, 2020One Million Trees Program: 50,000 new trees to be planted across Brampton in 2020Feb 18, 2020Celebrate the spring season with the Seedy Saturday and Garden ShowFeb 07, 2020City of Brampton recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2020Feb 07, 2020City to hold Career Expo featuring jobs at Brampton Transit, Fire and Emergency ServicesFeb 05, 2020Brampton Fire and Emergency Services recognized as World ChampionsFeb 04, 2020Brampton’s Proposed 2020 Budget to advance Term of Council Priorities for Brampton residentsJan 29, 2020City of Brampton seeks partners to build public education and awareness campaign to end domestic violenceJan 29, 2020Brampton Council endorses Eco Park Strategy Jan 25, 2020Brampton seeks fair and timely Federal and Provincial funding to unlock economic potentialJan 24, 2020City of Brampton welcomes Provincial funding for community safety and crime preventionJan 23, 2020Brampton Council approves exciting work plan and engagement strategy for City’s new Official PlanJan 23, 2020Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and the DMZ launch Canada's First Cybersecurity Accelerator in BramptonJan 22, 2020Brampton City Council declares a Health Care EmergencyJan 20, 2020Brampton’s diversity to be celebrated at upcoming eventsJan 09, 2020Renowned international experts to present at Brampton 2040 Speaker Series Jan 07, 2020City of Brampton and Ryerson University sign milestone agreement on Innovation Zone Year Year