Notice of Half-Mastings 2025

In memory of Wanita Nicol

January 16, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on January 16, 2025 in memory of Wanita Nicol, a valued part-time Brampton Transit Service Clerk, who passed away on January 14, 2025.

Wanita joined the Transit team in November 2010, and over the years, her dedication and warm presence touched the lives of many.

In memory of Keith Aprile

February 26, 2025

Flags at City Hall and Transit Facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on February 26, 2025 in memory of Keith Aprile, a dedicated and highly skilled mechanic whose hard work and expertise made him an invaluable member of the transit team.

Keith joined the Transit team in 2008.

In memory of Alex Cook

March 11, 2025

Flags at City Hall and the Sandalwood Works Yard will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on March 11, 2025 in memory of Alex Cook.

Alex joined Public Works and Engineering in 2008 as a Labourer and later transitioned into the role of Truck Driver. He was a dedicated and highly skilled professional who was committed to his role and to serving the residents of Brampton. His hard work, kindness, and positive spirit touched many, and he will be greatly missed by all who have had the privilege of working alongside him. 

In memory of Cathy Padovan

March 25, 2025

Flags at City Hall and all Transit facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on March 25, 2025 in memory of Cathy Padovan, a dedicated Brampton Transit employee, on March 22, 2025.

Cathy was a passionate Customer Service Supervisor who served our community for 20 years.

In memory of Ivan Brown

April 2, 2025

Flags at City Hall and all Transit facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on April 2, 2025 in memory of Ivan Brown, a long-time Brampton Transit employee, who passed on March 29, 2025.

Ivan started his career with the Transit team in 1992, as a General Serviceperson.

In memory of His Holiness Pope Francis

April 21-26, 2025

Flags at all City of Brampton facilities will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on April 21, 2025 to April 26, 2025, in memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025.

In memory of the lives lost at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival

April 27, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on April 27, 2025 to Honour the lives lost at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival.

In Memory of Air Commodore Surjeet Singh Bhatti

May 4, 2025

Flags at the City Hall Cenotaph will be lowered May 4, 2025 from sunrise to sunset to in memory of Air Commodore Surjeet Singh Bhatti. He was a prominent advocate for veterans in Brampton and also served as the National President of the Indian Air Force Association of Canada. His funeral will be held on Sunday, May 4th.

In Memory of former Alderman and City Councillor Bob R. Hunter

May 14, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered May 14, 2025 from sunrise to sunset in memory of Bob R. Hunter, who served the City of Brampton with dedication and integrity. As Alderman from December 1991 to November 1994, and as City Councillor from December 1994 to November 2000, Bob was a steadfast advocate for the community.

His nearly decade-long service helped shape Brampton’s growth and spirit. His legacy of leadership and commitment will not be forgotten.

In Memory of former Mayor Peter Roberston

May 16, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered May 16, 2025 from sunrise to sunset in memory of former City of Brampton Mayor Peter Robertson.

Peter Robertson was first elected to Brampton City Council in 1976 and served as Mayor from 1991 to 2000, known for his dedication to education, community development, and civic engagement. A lifelong educator, he also taught at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Education, where he helped shape future generations of teachers. The City of Brampton extends heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

In honour of the 50th anniversary of the Brampton Centennial Secondary School Shooting

May 28, 2025

Flags at all city facilities will be lowered May 28, 2025 from sunrise to sunset to mark the 50th anniversary of the Brampton Centennial Secondary School shooting.

On May 28, 1975, a tragic school shooting claimed the lives of teacher Margaret Wright and student John Slinger, and injured thirteen others. The event deeply shook the community and remains a somber moment in Brampton’s history. We remember those affected and honour their memory.

In Memory of former Region of Peel Chair Emil V. Kolb

June 20, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered June 20, 2025 from sunrise to sunset in memory of former Region of Peel Chair Emil V. Kolb

Emil V. Kolb (born 1936 in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan) served as Caledon's mayor from 1985–1991 before being elected Peel Regional Chair in December 1991, a position he held for over two decades—retiring in late 2014 after 23 years in office. As Regional Chair, he led Peel through massive population growth—from roughly 334,000 to over 1.3 million—and was deeply involved in key regional services, including chairing the Peel Police Services Board from 1996.

In honour of the 55^th anniversary of the crash of the Air Canada flight 621

July 5, 2025

Flags at City Hall will be lowered from sunrise to sunset on July 5, 2025 to mark the 55th anniversary and honour the lives lost in the crash of the Air Canada's flight 621.

Half-Mastings from 2024