BRAMPTON, ON (December 16, 2019) – During the upcoming holiday season, many City of Brampton offices, including City Hall, will be closed to the public from Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 12 pm until Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 8:30 am.
Residents will not be able to apply in person for marriage licences, pay parking fines or apply for permits during this time. Several services will continue to operate normally, including Fire and Emergency Services and City of Brampton By-law Enforcement.
There is no garbage exemption during the holiday season. Residents can check their collection calendar or visit www.peelregion.ca/waste to learn more.
Residents are reminded that even if they have secured a parking consideration, it is void if there is a snow event. Visit www.brampton.ca for more information.
Residents can call 311 or 905.874.2000 (outside of Brampton), or email 311@brampton.ca for any inquiries. We are available 24/7 for any City of Brampton or Region of Peel matters, including parking, garbage collection, recreation programs and more.
Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit will run on the following schedule for the holiday season:
• Tuesday, December 24, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Wednesday, December 25, 2019: Sunday/holiday service
• Thursday, December 26, 2019: Saturday service
• Friday, December 27, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Saturday, December 28, 2019: Saturday service
• Sunday, December 29, 2019: Sunday/holiday service
• Monday, December 30, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Tuesday, December 31, 2019: Reduced weekday service
Extended service on some routes and FREE New Year’s Eve service on all routes begins at 7 pm.
• Wednesday, January 1, 2020: Reduced weekday service
• Thursday, January 2, 2020: Reduced weekday service
• Friday, January 3, 2020: Reduced weekday service
• Saturday, January 4, 2020: Saturday service
• Sunday, January 5, 2020: Sunday/Holiday service
Keep in mind:
• 199 UTM Express and school routes (200 series) will resume on January 6
• For route and full schedule information, call 905.874.2999 or visit www.bramptontransit.com.
• For real-time next bus information, visit nextride.brampton.ca on your smartphone or other mobile device. For more trip planning tools, visit www.triplinx.ca or Google Maps.
Brampton Library
All Brampton library branches (Chinguacousy Branch, Cyril Clark Branch, Four Corners Branch, Gore Meadows Branch, Mount Pleasant Village Branch, South Fletcher's Branch and Springdale Branch) will be closed:
• Tuesday, December 24, 2019
• Wednesday, December 25, 2019
• Thursday, December 26, 2019
• Tuesday, December 31, 2019
• Wednesday, January 1, 2020
For more information, call 905.793.4636 or 311, or visit www.bramptonlibrary.ca.
Brampton Recreation
Outdoor skating rinks
Outdoor skating rink openings are weather dependent. Temperatures need to remain below freezing for an extended period in order to make and maintain the ice. As of December 16, Gage Park, Chinguacousy Park, and Mount Pleasant outdoor skating rinks are open. Gore Meadows Outdoor Covered Skating Rink is scheduled to open the week of December 23.
The City currently operates three free outdoor skating rinks: Chinguacousy Park Skate Trail, Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink, and Gage Park Outdoor Skating Trail. Fees apply at Gore Meadows Outdoor Covered Skating Rink.
More information is available here.
Indoor skating rinks are open year round. Drop-in schedules and Learn to Skate lesson information are available at www.brampton.ca/recreation.
Mount Chinguacousy: Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing
Bundle up and hit the slopes beginning December 27 (weather permitting) on Brampton's own ski, snowboard and tubing hill. Improve your skills with a ski or snowboard lesson and warm up in the cozy chalet. Entrance to the ski chalet is at the corner of Central Park Drive and Bramalea Road.
More information is available here.
Christmas in the Park
On Saturday, December 21, families can enjoy a day filled with holiday cheer at Chinguacousy Park. Activities include breakfast with Santa, building gingerbread houses, and cookie decorating. Registration is required for select activities.
More information is available here.
Brampton Animal Services
Consider giving back to animals in need this holiday season! Those interested in donating toys or supplies for the pets in the shelter can check out Brampton Animal Services’ Amazon Wish List here. Anyone can also make a monetary donation to support the Helping Orphaned Pets in Emergencies (HOPE) Fund, which provides emergency medical care for sick and injured animals, so they can be adopted into loving homes. Every single penny donated to the HOPE Fund goes straight to animal care. Learn more and donate online here.
Brampton’s New Year’s Eve 2020
Join us in Garden Square on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, for Brampton’s New Year’s Eve festivities! DJ Fizza will kick off the event at 8 pm with KISS 92.5 host Shem. The first fireworks display is set for 9 pm for those wanting to ring in the New Year earlier. Live entertainment continues at 9:15 pm with Wing Night, Toronto’s premiere Hip-Hop and R&B cover band specializing in 90s classics. JUNO award-winning band and Brampton’s New Year’s Eve 2020 headliner MAGIC! will take the stage just before 11 pm, leading the crowd up to the countdown and second fireworks display at midnight.
Family-friendly entertainment at City Hall will take place from 6:30 to 9 pm with a kids’ dance party, a magic show, crafts, and photo ops in the City Hall Atrium.
More information is available here.
Fireworks
New Year’s Eve is one of four approved days in a year when short-range fireworks are allowed on private property, without the need for a permit. Short-range fireworks are those that tend to travel less than three metres (10 feet) when set off (e.g. fountains, wheels, ground spinners, sparklers). All other rocket-type fireworks are banned in Brampton. The City reminds residents that fireworks are not allowed to be used on the street, sidewalks, within City parks or on municipal or school properties. For more information, visit www.brampton.ca.
When using short-range fireworks on your property, you must follow these safety precautions:
• You must have a container of water or a hose line that’s filled with water available to extinguish fireworks
• You must never light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand, other than a sparkler
• After using sparklers, place them in a container of water to fully cool before disposal
• Allow all fireworks to fully cool before disposal
Mayor’s New Year’s Levee
Be a part of a long-standing tradition at this celebratory reception on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 4 to 7 pm in the Atrium at City Hall! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Mayor and Members of Council, have their photo taken with the Mayor and enjoy light refreshments.
More info is available here.
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MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Sharma
Media Relations, City of Brampton
905.874.2880 | christine.sharma@brampton.ca
