Around the world in a weekend
Around the World in 3 days! Join us as we discover CaraBram for the first time this year! A new experience for a new resident & a new magazine.
Urban farmer Councillor Whillans
For years we’ve heard how farming in Brampton has been ruined by urban sprawl. But, on a rooftop patio, a community garden has “popped up” in a prominent Brampton building - City Hall.
Urban Agriculture is m... Continue reading →
Bully Busters win TIFF Kidsfest
It is incredibly difficult for one person to create change alone; but when you work with your community, you can accomplish anything. In fact, when groups and communities come together, amazing things can happe... Continue reading →
B-BOTs new beat
The necessary traits of a good leader should be celebrated. “That’s where the Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) came about,” begins Todd Letts, CEO for Brampton Board of Trade. “Let’s not look at business success by sectors, but let’s look at the human qualities that will lift this community. It’s the personal qualities we want to celebrate and honour as a community.”
On the right track
Since moving to Brampton, I voluntarily parked my vehicle and have been taking transit. At the six-month mark, I wrote about it in Get off your Bucket Seats and intended to focus on the political aspects. For t... Continue reading →
Becoming the Darwinian city
Brampton, in its current state, isn’t attracting the growth it needs to be a vibrant, long-lasting city. So, if we are to evolve as a city, we must follow the Darwinian model.
Mayor Jeffrey is at the table
What Linda Jeffrey promised in her eight months of campaigning, Mayor Jeffrey has delivered in her first 8 weeks in office.
Getting involved makes a better Brampton
If you are tired of sitting on the sidelines and want to make a difference in the happenings of our city, here is a perfect opportunity for you to get involved! This month City Hall is opening its doors to any Bramptonians interested in joining a citizen advisory committee.
Make the cut. Budget 2015
Brampton’s City Hall is undergoing budget talks for the new fiscal year and, in the spirit of public engagement, they have started a campaign called “Let’s Connect” with the goal of getting feedback from Bramptonians on how they would like the budget to be laid out.
New mayor in Brampton
On the eve of her inauguration as mayor, Linda Jeffrey gave her first formal speech on November 27th. She highlighted her vision and goals for the city of Brampton. “Let’s make a commitment to each other to put the past behind us and move forward together..."