Portuguese 2021 Body ContentClick here to see Media Releases from previous Year: 2020 Media Releases Dec 21, 2021Mayor Patrick Brown awards Henry F. Verschuren CD with Key to the City of BramptonDec 21, 2021City of Brampton names fields in honour of Olympic gold medalists Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan Dec 15, 2021Brampton City Council provides financial support to legal challenge against the Province of Quebec’s Bill-21Dec 15, 2021Batter up Brampton! Judith Nyman Field Of Dreams is now completeDec 15, 2021Brampton Fire and Emergency Services reminds you to be fire safe this holiday seasonDec 14, 2021Ring in the New Year in downtown Brampton with Sam Roberts BandDec 08, 2021Brampton City Council approves 2022 Budget with fourth consecutive tax freeze and record commitment to healthcare expansion in BramptonDec 03, 2021Ten City of Brampton facilities Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility CertifiedDec 02, 2021The Rose Brampton announces its winter/spring 2022 season featuring concerts, musical theatre, special events and more!Nov 26, 2021City of Brampton continues to advance key municipal transit and infrastructure advocacy prioritiesNov 25, 2021City of Brampton opens grant applications to help support tourism and local eventsNov 25, 2021City of Brampton launches refreshed CityDashboardNov 19, 2021The Rose Brampton now accepting applications for the Centre Stage Conservatory training programNov 15, 2021Nominate an outstanding resident for the 2021 Brampton Citizens Awards!Nov 15, 2021City of Brampton ready to clear the way this winterNov 10, 2021Holiday magic returns to downtown Brampton with the annual Winter Lights FestivalNov 09, 2021Brampton’s Proposed 2022 Budget centred on sustainability, growth opportunities and a resilient futureOct 29, 2021Brampton Fire recognizes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week November 1 to 7Oct 29, 2021City of Brampton honours Remembrance DayOct 28, 2021Brampton’s second annual Backyard Garden Program provides nearly 7,000 lbs of produce in support of food security for residentsOct 27, 2021New public art pilot projects coming to Downtown BramptonOct 25, 2021Enbridge Gas helps Brampton Fire reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project ZeroOct 22, 2021City secures $25,000 grant from CN and Tree Canada to plant trees; restore Batsman Park woodlotOct 14, 2021City of Brampton continues to drive investment and growth in Innovation DistrictOct 13, 2021City of Brampton achieves World Council on City Data platinum-level ISO data certification for second consecutive yearOct 13, 2021Halloween is back! Staying spooky and safe in Brampton this yearOct 06, 2021Brampton Transit recognized with Environmental Sustainability award from Canadian Urban Transit AssociationOct 04, 2021City of Brampton opens grant applications to help support local artists and non-profitsOct 01, 2021Brampton Fire Prevention Week takes place October 3 - 9Oct 01, 2021City of Brampton recognizes October as Small Business MonthSep 29, 2021Deloitte concludes Council-authorized investigationSep 24, 2021City of Brampton joins forces with Operation Lifesaver to raise awareness about railway crossing safetySep 23, 2021City of Brampton to move forward with streetscaping option to revitalize its downtownSep 23, 2021Discover the story behind every door with the second year of Digital Doors Open BramptonSep 17, 2021City of Brampton to recognize National Day for Truth and ReconciliationSep 15, 2021City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services wins national award for its work in diversity, equity and inclusionSep 14, 2021City of Brampton renames South Fletcher’s Sportsplex after former Mayor Susan FennellSep 13, 2021Brampton’s Fire Chief Bill Boyes awarded Canada’s Fire Chief of the YearSep 09, 2021Brampton’s Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency announces advisory panelSep 03, 2021City of Brampton recognized as one of Canada’s Best Locations to invest by Site Selection MagazineSep 02, 2021Brampton Professional Fire Fighters contribute $150,000 towards new fire campus memorialSep 01, 2021City of Brampton to introduce Vaccination Policy for employeesAug 27, 2021Celebrate Brampton Tree Month this September!Aug 23, 2021The BIG Brampton artist space surveyAug 16, 2021City of Brampton at AMO 2021 Virtual Conference: advocating for recovery, health, and future prosperityAug 12, 2021City of Brampton commemorates life of former Premier and Brampton resident Bill DavisAug 05, 2021Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos appointed as FCM’s Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Anti-Racism and Equity for 2021-2022Aug 04, 2021City of Brampton secures $1.2M investment from Government of Canada to plant 8,000 trees this yearJul 28, 2021City of Brampton’s Food Processing Sector Ranked #1Jul 26, 2021City selects Diamond Schmitt as architect for transformational Centre for InnovationJul 23, 2021The City celebrates Emancipation Day with food truck festivalJul 21, 2021City of Brampton secures up to $400 million commitment for Brampton Transit from Canada Infrastructure BankJul 09, 2021City securing stronger future for Brampton through advocacy, government partnerships and additional revenue sourcesJul 07, 2021Ryerson 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 Jul 06, 2021Explore the new Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trail interregional connection!Jul 02, 2021City’s Nurturing Neighbourhoods Program returns virtually for 2021Jun 18, 20212021 ranking from fDI Intelligence positions Brampton as leading city of the future and prime investment location Jun 17, 2021The City of Brampton pledges to join The BlackNorth Initiative; solidifies commitment to eliminating anti-Black racismJun 16, 2021City of Brampton to be first municipality in Ontario to use an electric-powered fire truckJun 16, 2021You better BEElieve it! Brampton receives official Bee City designationJun 15, 2021Alectra to open new 400-employee LEED certified operations centre in City of BramptonJun 11, 2021Court ruling awards costs and rules for City in Integrity Commissioner Findings of Sexual Harassment against Councillor DhillonJun 09, 2021City 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 businessesJun 07, 2021Update on Citys response to cybersecurity breachJun 04, 2021Calling all artists in the City of Brampton to Share Your StoryJun 04, 2021Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos re-elected to FCM BoardJun 03, 2021City recognizes local accessibility champions as winners of 2021 Accessibility AwardsJun 03, 2021Brampton Citizen Awards celebrates outstanding community membersJun 02, 2021Get Back to Better. Vaccinate Brampton.Jun 01, 2021City of Brampton celebrates Heritage Month virtually in JuneJun 01, 2021The City of Brampton celebrates Pride virtually in JuneMay 31, 2021City of Brampton launches new performing arts Internship and Co-op Program for Black and Indigenous YouthMay 28, 2021The Brampton Farmers’ Market returns this summer in a new locationMay 21, 2021BHive Brampton now open and empowering the next generation of innovatorsMay 21, 2021City of Brampton receives Distinguished Budget Presentation AwardMay 17, 2021Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investment of $7.3M towards significant upgrades for Brampton TransitMay 17, 2021City of Brampton celebrates National Public Works Week until May 22May 13, 2021 Five new members inducted into Brampton Sports Hall of FameMay 05, 2021Brampton Fire and Emergency Services partners with what3words to enhance community safety May 04, 2021City Council approves Brampton’s first Off-Grid Organic Food ShedMay 03, 2021Brampton’s milestone electric buses will be on the roads starting May 4Apr 27, 2021Brampton celebrates National Youth Week virtually May 1 to 7Apr 27, 2021City of Brampton recognized for excellence in financial reportingApr 26, 2021The City of Brampton advocates for a Fair Deal on auto insurance ratesApr 26, 2021Brampton recognized for national excellence in urban design planningApr 22, 2021City Council approves new action plan for expanding tourism in BramptonApr 15, 2021Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investment of $128M towards third Brampton Transit facilityApr 12, 2021Brampton celebrates its Mosaic virtually during RamadanApr 09, 2021City of Brampton recognized as #13 on Maclean’s list for Best Communities in Canada 2021Apr 09, 2021City of Brampton approves plan to stimulate the economy and strengthen community developmentApr 06, 2021City of Brampton announces grants to charities and non-profit organizations through Advance Brampton FundMar 25, 2021Brampton releases updated Environmental Master PlanMar 24, 2021City of Brampton secures new hospital expansion and new postsecondary health care opportunities in 2021 Provincial BudgetMar 22, 2021Help shape Brampton’s future growth; City asking for community input on Brampton’s New Official Plan – “Brampton Plan”Mar 16, 2021Live from The Rose virtual performances return to Brampton this springMar 11, 2021Brampton officially recognizes March as Black Mental Health Awareness and Empowerment MonthMar 11, 2021Brampton advocates for fair Federal and Provincial funding to drive change and secure the City’s futureMar 10, 2021Brampton supports Campus of Long-Term Care project for SeniorsMar 05, 2021Brampton secures Federal and Provincial investments in creating a Community Youth Hub at South Fletcher’s SportsplexMar 03, 2021Brampton celebrates International Women’s Day virtually March 8Mar 01, 2021Kick off the spring season with the virtual Seedy Saturday and Garden ShowMar 01, 2021Explore tastes from around the world, locally: City of Brampton launches Brampton Food GuideFeb 18, 2021Brampton reaches new milestone with Arts, Culture and Creative Industry Development AgencyFeb 17, 2021Brampton creating more sustainable neighbourhoodsFeb 17, 2021City of Brampton receives World Council on City Data platinum-level ISO data certificationFeb 12, 2021City of Brampton provides help for entrepreneurs of all ages with Starter Company Plus and Summer Company programsFeb 09, 2021Join Mayor Patrick Brown and Councillors online for the 2021 New Year’s LeveeFeb 09, 2021Brampton secures Canada and Ontario investments in Chinguacousy Wellness CentreFeb 05, 2021Brampton Fire now accepting applications for George Hitchcock bursaryFeb 03, 2021Brampton recognized as a leader in local climate action Cities pilotFeb 02, 2021Nominations now open for City of Brampton Accessibility AwardsFeb 01, 2021Brampton celebrates Black History Month virtually during COVID-19Jan 28, 2021The City of Brampton releases 2020 Term of Council Priorities highlights and Council approves sharpened focus on 16 key priorities for 2021-2022Jan 27, 2021City of Brampton recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2021Jan 25, 2021City of Brampton launches second annual Backyard Garden Program on February 1Jan 18, 2021Brampton Animal Services first in Canada to offer Home To Home™ service for petsJan 06, 2021 Nominate an outstanding resident for the 2020 Brampton Citizens Awards Service & Information Updates Dec 20, 2021City of Brampton updates programs and services in line with new Provincial COVID-19 measuresDec 14, 20212021 holiday season in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicDec 10, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective January 3Dec 03, 2021Brampton to open select outdoor skating rinks on December 4Nov 29, 2021 City continues to give ability to defer taxes for 2022Nov 03, 2021Remembrance Day 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicNov 01, 2021Brampton residents, businesses and community groups invited to have say on 2022 Proposed BudgetOct 22, 2021City of Brampton to lift capacity restrictions following Provincial announcementOct 21, 2021Celebrate safely this Diwali!Oct 21, 2021City of Brampton consolidating marriage licence ID list to make process easier for applicantsOct 19, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective November 1Oct 19, 2021Proof of vaccination update for City of Brampton Recreation CentresOct 07, 2021Online fireworks vendor training openOct 06, 2021Thanksgiving 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicOct 01, 2021City of Brampton extends its Brampton COVID-19 Mandatory Face Mask By-lawSep 23, 2021City of Brampton employee vaccination directive comes into effect October 4Sep 23, 2021National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicSep 17, 2021Select City of Brampton facilities to require proof of vaccination starting September 22Sep 08, 2021City requires Brampton landlords to make heat available as of September 22Aug 30, 2021Labour Day 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicAug 27, 2021City of Brampton to open pop-up Service Brampton countersAug 20, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective September 7Aug 18, 2021Register for in-person fall programming at Brampton Recreation Centres starting September 1Jul 28, 2021Civic Holiday 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicJul 09, 2021City of Brampton prepares to safely move to Step Three of Province’s Roadmap to Reopen on July 16Jul 05, 2021City of Brampton opens heat relief locations to keep residents coolJun 29, 2021City of Brampton provides tips to keep residents cool during Heat WarningJun 28, 2021Canada Day 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicJun 25, 2021Use fireworks safely on Canada Day Jun 24, 2021City of Brampton prepares to safely move to Step Two of Province’s Roadmap to Reopen on June 30Jun 17, 2021City of Brampton updates and extends its Brampton COVID-19 Mandatory Face Mask By-law Jun 17, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective June 28, 2021Jun 07, 2021City of Brampton prepares to safely move to Step One of Province’s Roadmap to Reopen on June 11Jun 04, 2021Registration begins June 7 for in-person and virtual summer camps in BramptonMay 21, 2021Brampton prepares to safely reopen outdoor recreational amenitiesMay 19, 2021Victoria Day 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicMay 13, 2021Government of Ontario extends stay-at-home order until June 2May 04, 2021Yard maintenance, street parking and noise: City reminds residents to keep Brampton green, healthy and safe this springApr 27, 2021City strengthens driveway work rules to keep community safeApr 20, 2021City of Brampton seeks public input on Additional Residential Units Apr 16, 2021Government of Ontario strengthening enforcement of stay-at-home order and further strengthening public health measuresApr 15, 2021Online fireworks vendor training open Apr 12, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective April 26, 2021Apr 07, 2021Government of Ontario declares third provincial state of emergencyApr 01, 2021Government of Ontario announces provincewide shutdown in effect April 3Mar 31, 2021City of Brampton Street Sweeping Program beginsMar 29, 2021City of Brampton approves Property Tax Payment Deferral Program for 2021Mar 25, 2021Easter weekend 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicMar 17, 2021City reminds residents to stay safe this springMar 15, 2021Brampton Transit service to Steeles West Corridor resumes starting March 16Mar 10, 2021Brampton outdoor skating rinks closed for the seasonMar 09, 2021Brampton Transit service to Steeles West Corridor suspended starting March 10Mar 08, 2021Residents invited to attend City’s virtual Riverwalk Area Urban Design Master Plan Public Information SessionMar 07, 2021City of Brampton to enter Province’s Grey-Lockdown Level March 8Feb 18, 2021Changes to Brampton Transit service effective March 1, 2021Feb 16, 2021Extended hours at Brampton City Hall February 16 to 19Feb 10, 2021Family Day 2021 in Brampton during the COVID-19 pandemicJan 27, 2021Masks mandatory at Brampton’s outdoor skating rinks, effective January 27Jan 22, 2021Temporary changes to in-person Service Brampton hours of operation beginning January 25Jan 13, 2021Government of Ontario declares second provincial state of emergency