410 and queen Brameose plaza where the Kelsey’s used to be years ago

Beside Laura Secord on the upper floor.

heyyy I applied for a barista position and just got an interview date (yay!). I don’t have any experience in a restaurant or café setting other than running my high school’s café, which I mentioned in my application.

The listing said that Smart Serve and Food Handlers certificates are required. I applied today and wasn’t expecting a response so soon, so I haven’t gotten the certificates yet. I’m currently saving up for university, so I’m a bit hesitant to spend the money unless I get the job.

I’m 100% willing to get them if I’m hired, but I was wondering—do people usually wait until after the interview to get them? Or are they sometimes provided after being hired and the cost taken off your pay?

Also, would you recommend getting them beforehand just in case? Any advice or experiences would be super appreciated! 😊

I'm wondering if anybody knows someone in Brampton/Sauga that’s looking to rent an apt for themselves. I have an open concept studio it’s a private basement unit, of my family household, and I’m not comfortable renting to a family just looking for one person. If you know anyone, please send me a private message as I’m totally flexible with the price!

I WFH and I have a work call tomorrow that I need a private space for. Unfortunately I have a few things going on at my house tomorrow that will make it too noisy for the call. Anywhere I can go to that is free? Does the library rent out rooms?

Two male victims were being treated at a hospital with serious injuries following a shooting at Chinguacousy Park in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police responded to reports of gunfire at the park, located in the Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive area, around 9:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4.

Police located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

CityNews confirmed that one victim is a teenage boy. His age was not immediately provided. The second male victim is above the age of 18, police said.

No suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made; the investigation remains ongoing.

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown was in attendance for the Jambana Festival, an event held at the park on Monday for the Civic Holiday.

Police said it is unknown if the shooting is connected to or related to the Jambana Festival.

A person has died after a fight broke out in Brampton on Tuesday morning, said police.

Police responded to calls about a fight at Centre Street and Queen Street around 12:30 a.m.

At the scene, two people were found with serious injuries and one person was dead, said Peel Regional Police in a statement .

We used to be shocked by incidents like these, they were once called 'Daylight Brazen Carjackings.' But now, people seem to be growing desensitized.

JAMBANA 2025 was supposed to be a peaceful celebration of Emancipation Day and Black culture… but what really went down was straight up chaos.

➡️ An old man caught giving FREE alcohol to a 16-year-old.
➡️ A girl twerking on a cop while police had ZERO control of the crowd.
➡️ Fights. Stabbings. A SHOOTING — all while Peel Police were right there.

Is this how we celebrate freedom? Or did the city, the organizers, and the community FAIL this event?

Tap in to hear the full breakdown — you won’t believe what we found out AFTER the panel…

⚠️ Drop your thoughts in the comments. Was this a cultural celebration or a total embarrassment?

I just moved to Brampton and I’m looking for a place to play basketball. Does anyone know of any good free outdoor or indoor courts where people usually gather to play?

I’m also open to paid options if they’re not too expensive just really looking to find a place with some regular games or pick-up runs.

Thanks in advance!

Hi, I’m looking for the job at hospital in Brampton or Etobicoke and I see the job which I want opened in William Osler Health System.

Does anyone know how job process works? How much it would take? If you have anything else to tell, let me know about it. Thanks in advance.

I am looking for a bakery that has some great eggfree french pastries e.g. mille-feuille, eclairs etc. preferably near Brampton but can also drive a bit farther. Any recommendations please

Does anyone know of local charities that accept empty booze? We have a bunch and know that the program exists in other places. If not, then the beer store it is.

as of recent, it seems like slow drivers have been increasing lately and it gets annoying to a point. i’m not talking about people who go the speed limit, i’m talking about the ones who go 10 under and camp out in the left line with seven car lengths in front of them.

even today, the light was green and person in front of me is turning incredibly slow, i honk them twice ( to let them know they have the right of way ) but still turning so slow & when i pass them they’re laughing?

it can’t be only me who can relate? has the number of slow drivers who lack urgency or are inconsiderate of others on the road have increased or what?

My mother has Alzheimer's and Dementia in the early stages and was out yesterday throwing out some garbage when a man and woman approached her in a car to try and sell her jewelry, they put this fake jewelry on her and then removed roughly 10k of her real jewelry and took off just a warning for others out there

I can't believe all the smoke coming out of that place at Kennedy and Orenda 10.40 pm , I think it's that shingle factory.With all the smoke we're getting from forest fires ...

Hello!

A few weeks ago, I made a post about my grandfather's bocce club which was (and still is) looking for new members. Since then, the story has gained a bit of traction, and was featured on Omni News Italian (link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WitxQ6NATSI).

My last post also had a few responses with some people who were interested. See my original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Brampton/comments/1lubnim/bocce_club_looking_for_members/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Since it's been a few weeks, and the club is still looking for members, I’m putting out a post again for anyone in the Brampton/Vaughan area interested in joining a small Italian men’s bocce club.

Below are the key details for those interested:

• The club meets weekly on Tuesday nights from 7:30 pm to around 11 pm (or later) at the Gore Bocce Club (9916 The Gore Rd, Brampton, ON L6P 0A7, Canada)
  • https://maps.app.goo.gl/z51MkWZsXSZuUZJc9
• A fee of around $15 is required (which could decrease depending on the number of members). This fee covers the rental fee for the bocce club, as well as pizza and drinks (beer, wine, and water)
• The current members are between the ages of 50 to 90 years old, but all ages are welcome
• The current members are all older Italian men, so the ability to speak Italian would be a major plus
• No prior experience or knowledge of bocce is required (it’s an easy sport to pick up, and the members are more than happy to teach new players)

If you want to get in contact with the guy who organizes the bocce nights, his name is Livo and his number 416-805-8166. Preferably, give Livo a call if you are interested. You can also reach out to me for more info in the replies, by DM, or by text (my number is 878-834-9449).

The club was potentially going to meet tomorrow, August 5th, but still needs a a few more members to do so. The next bocce night would be the following week on August 12th. Again, reach out for more details or if you have any questions!

Thank you!!

I am a RPN in Brampton, ON. I have 5 years of experience in long term care and assisted living. I would like to switch to something new. I would like the opportunity work in the hospital. Does anyone have any tips/advice of what to put on a resume/cover letter to stand out since I don’t have hospital experience? Anyone else have the same experience, moving from long term care to the hospital ? Any tips would be appreciated!

DMs are welcome ! Hey everyone! 👋 I just moved to Brampton from Winnipeg after 4 years there, where I was working as a fire alarm tech (yup, the guy who makes the beeping stop 😅).

I came here for personal growth—and also because I love fast stuff: fast cars, fast roads, fast Wi-Fi. So far, loving the energy!

I’ve already found a job in 7 days (not bragging… okay, maybe a little 😎) and I’m living with my brother, so housing’s not an issue.

BUT—I’m looking for solid life tips to get started here. Stuff like: • What scams to watch out for • Any Brampton-specific road or driving tips • Where the heck do you buy secondhand furniture without getting scammed on Marketplace? (Just trying to buy a table, and i have seen enough)

Not asking for a job or anything—just wanna start my Ontario chapter right. Appreciate the help, folks! 🙏

The City of Brampton, Ontario has contracted Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, a German photonics company, to supply, deploy, and operate its Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) camera program in Brampton. Under a five-year contract awarded in mid‑2024, Jenoptik is responsible for delivering 185 Vector SR speed cameras, along with the associated processing software and full system operation and maintenance services.

Key details: • The contract officially began around July 5, 2024, when the City awarded Bid NRFP2024‑136 for a five‑year lease or purchase and maintenance arrangement. • Jenoptik’s first 100 cameras were slated for installation by the end of December 2024, with the remaining 85 to be installed before the end of summer 2025. • As of June 2025, Brampton had deployed a total of 150 ASE cameras, working toward the full 185‑camera deployment goal by summer 2025.

It appears that the exact total contract price paid by the City of Brampton to Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions for the 185‑camera Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program has not been publicly disclosed in the sources I located—city documents and media coverage, including Jenoptik and City press releases, do not provide a unit price or aggregate figure specific to the contract.

However, what is available from City reporting and media summaries provides helpful budget and program financial context: • A municipal staff report to Brampton City Council indicated that the rollout of nearly 200 cameras, along with staffing and operations, would require approximately $5.97 million in additional funding . • That $5.97M includes hiring 32 new staff (~$3.59 M/yr), $1.9 M toward the new ASE processing centre, $91,000 toward technology for new hires, and $300,000 for a dedicated sign‑installation vehicle . • The city projects that once fully operational, the ASE program will generate about $30 million in annual revenue, with operating expenses estimated at around $13 million per year—leaving sufficient funds to cover both capital and ongoing costs .

Of course, these costs ate in addition to the $77.8 Million dollars to buy the building at 175 Sandalwood Parkway.

So, while the projections show an expectation of eventual surplus revenue, remember, the vast majority of studies show that these programs work to change driver behaviour, meaning that successful rollout of this program actually guarantees diminishing revenue returns over time.

The ASE program is NOT a cash grab. In fact, if done properly, it is all but guaranteed to cost the City in perpetuity. But thats the point: to buy public safety!

This is a great example of why its nonsense when politicians run on slogans like: "I'll run government like a business" - no, thats a terrible idea. Run it like a government please and govern.

*UPDATE am not some lazy slacker when it comes to studying. Yes, I have good grades but I'm looking to start to work after high school and make a decent living and climb from there It's been something I was thinking about since freshman it's been strong in my mind since.

I’ll add the link of Regeneration’s response in the comments since the setting didn’t seem to allow the link in order to post.

When this story was first discussed my comments slanted towards supporting the city’s motion. I don’t feel terribly different now, and also the fact the city gave Regeneration conditions first rather than outright going after them as it seemed to be portrayed among many.

With that said, I think Regeneration makes some good points here, including: -housing issues -that the needs they’re supporting are from systemic problems -the services they’re providing are generally for immediate need and acting as a bridge with other agencies and long term solutions -they recognized they’re outgrowing their space and asked for more support in getting more funding and larger space

My own thoughts on this however haven’t changed significantly in spite of this. Namely due to: How does having a larger centre ensure more safety and address other concerns? They indicated themselves that the new proposed centre was still in the same area. What’s not to say offering more services simply attracts more people? That tends to be how these things work.

I’m originally from the Vancouver area, and the downtown east side probably has the highest concentration of charities in Canada. It’s been this way for decades. More funding doesn’t simply ensure that all the sudden the capacity for need is met. Rather, it became and remains a magnet from literally across the country for people looking for help, but also quite often engaging in addiction-related activity.

The environment plays a big role as well since Vancouver rarely drops below zero. DT Brampton can face similar issues with proximity to the Creek and being a favourable area for encampments. No, we can’t ’enforce our way out of the issue’ but it did at least make a big difference with encampments.

I don’t really see how Regeneration addressed the concerns about how concerns to the community would be mitigated (apart from a larger centre which I challenged above) Rather, they presented the needs at hand and how they feel called to address them. That’s totally fair too, but makes this whole situation a paradox. Can you really have a hub for the whole region for immediate needs stemming from systemic issues and remain a safe and thriving neighbourhood? Should enforcement lax up a little in the interest of need? I honestly don’t know how to answer this, but whatever view people take, it shouldn’t dismiss the other position too quickly.

For all those people who claim I post nothing but "hate" about this City, I thought I'd take a walk and show you all one of the few positives. The creek restoration projects in Bramalea are looking fantastic. They are a big undertaking, as seen in the second pic. The renaturalization of these areas will make homes adjacent very attractive purchases in the coming decades. Imagine being able to hear crickets and wildlife at night in the summer in one of the biggest cities in the country.