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Brampton

In February 2022, an early spring thaw became devastating for Brampton's historic Churchville neighbourhood when the swollen Credit River spilled its banks and submerged the community under six feet of water. Approximately 50 homes were…

Urban Planning

New housing plan requires Brampton to kick its addiction to single family homes

Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter May 19, 2021

THE POINTERIn Brampton, the cost of a house has been rising dramatically for years. By the time council ordered staff in 2017 to search for a solution, the average price of a house in the city was closing in on $700,000. It had…

Urban Planning

Brampton’s obsession with parking lots paves over green movement

Isaac Callan, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Feb 9, 2021

THE POINTERJust the thought of life in Brampton without a car can make one's legs hurt.In the sprawling city's collection of subdivisions, driveways are converted into parking lots. Cars line residential streets around the clock.…

Construction

Daniels Corp. Donates 10 Homes to Habitat for Humanity

Building Oct 21, 2019

The Daniels Corporation is providing 10 homes to Habitat for Humanity in Toronto’s Regent Park, Mississauga’s City Centre and Erin Mills locations, Pickering and Brampton, to create immediate affordable housing opportunities.All 10…

Sustainability

Brampton secures investment for largest single global electric bus pilot

Building Jul 30, 2019

The Government of Canada has made a significant investment in the milestone Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial in Brampton. The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced…

Building Design

Canon Canada’s Brampton HQ Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Building Jul 22, 2019

Canon Canada Inc. has announced that it has been awarded LEED Gold for New Construction and Major Renovations 2009 certification for its corporate headquarters, located in Brampton, Ontario.Canon Canada's head office reflects its…

Cities

Ontario Resumes Environmental Assessment for Greater Toronto Area West Highway Corridor

Building Jun 20, 2019

The Ontario government is hoping to making life easier for commuters by resuming the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Greater Toronto Area West Corridor to improve Ontario's highway network, reduce travel times and help alleviate…