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OVERVIEW
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
BRAMPTON 2004
Brampton takes care of its past,
present and future
oday’s Brampton is a far cry from the modest
colonial village that was founded in 1852 by
John Elliot and William Lawson, originally of
Brampton in Cumbria, England. Then surrounded
by the wilderness of Upper Canada, Brampton now
finds itself at the north end of a sprawling metropolis that is one of Canada’s largest.
Brampton’s historic downtown remains home
to a number of 19th-century buildings among
the first to be established here. Some are the most
historic in the Peel Region. The City retains some
historic hamlets as well, such as the Village of
Churchville, a designated historical district that
hearkens back to charming pioneer days.
Now, in 2004, Brampton is the 14th largest city
in Canada with an estimated population just
under 375,000 and forecasts for 38 per cent population growth over the next 10 years. That
means Brampton may be a bustling centre of
nearly 600,000 by 2030. Between 1996 and 2001,
it grew by 21.3 per cent and was the second
fastest growing city in Canada, after Vaughan,
Ontario, its nearby neighbour. In 2001,
Brampton represented a 7 per cent share of the
Greater Toronto Area’s (GTA) population and 6
per cent of its employment base. Recent studies
suggest this figure will rise to 8.5 per cent and 6.9
per cent respectively by 2021.
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Visionary thinking
As growth continues, the City is keen on ensuring Brampton retains its appeal. In 2003, it
released a comprehensive Strategic Plan that outlines a vision for a thriving, attractive and safe
city that achieves effective growth and prosperity
through efficient services.
“We have long recognized the importance of
strategic planning, having been one of the first
municipalities in Canada to create a blueprint for
success,” says Mayor Susan Fennell. “As we strive
to allocate local government resources, we realize
that planning is a continual process of review
and revision that will help us work together
towards our common goals. Council, staff, and
the community will be able to participate and
ensure the Strategic Plan is our Citizen’s Agenda
and remains relevant to current social and economic circumstances.”
Brampton has proved its ability to follow
through on such a plan. The City recently
achieved a number of significant, previously set
goals, including $2.5-million in financial support
to the Sheridan Institute of Technology and
Advanced Learning; the purchase of Alder Lea, the
city’s most historically significant structure; stopping the Williams Parkway extension, planned to
cross the beautiful Claireville Conservation Area;
setting the plans in motion for a performing arts
centre; and becoming debt-free earlier than anticipated. It’s no wonder the City has continually
received corporate excellence awards every year
“We have long recognized
the importance of strategic
planning, having been one
of the first municipalities in
Canada to create a
blueprint for success,”
city’s financial centre with major banks such as RBC
Financial, CIBC, TD Canada Trust, Bank of
Montreal, Sottomayor Bank, Scotia Bank and Trust,
Laurentian Bank and the Business Development
Bank of Canada. YMCA, Brampton Library’s central branch, art galleries and more make it a frequent
destination for many residents. Summer and winter
events, including plays and festivals, liven up the
downtown area year-round, from Classic Cars and
Legendary Stars to the Santa Claus Parade.
Much of Brampton’s expansion has been in open
land on the city’s outskirts. The City has made it
easy for developers to make a substantial profit
buying large amounts of vacant land and rapidly
turning them into subdivisions. As a result, the
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downtown core hasn’t received its due attention.
Reviving the core is one of Mayor Fennell’s top
priorities in directing Brampton’s growth. She is
already forming a roundtable on downtown development, consisting of entrepreneurs, urban strategists and developers. Mayor Fennell has made it her
“number one priority” to make the downtown a
vibrant centre for commerce, recreation and entertainment. Already in the works, a new growth management plan will make it more difficult to obtain
approvals for large subdivisions and will offer more
incentives for developing the downtown.
The City has also set forward proposals for
downtown’s Market Square, which would
include a mixed-use development that would
encompass both private and public investment; a
Central Square; direct parking and access to the
planned Performing Arts Centre through the
garage; new retail buildings; and bridges and
walkways that will beautify the downtown image
for visitors, employees and residents.
Brampton’s future is clearly brimming with good
things to come, and both residents and businesses
are looking forward to the Brampton of tomorrow.
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from associations across North America.
“Brampton’s future growth will enhance our
quality of life,” says Elaine Moore, City
Councillor,
Chair,
Strategic
Planning
Committee. “It confirms our identity as a desirable community, and as we continue to communicate with [residents], we will monitor progress,
and shape our direction in a way which provides
. . . a continued level of pride in Brampton.”
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Downtown revival
Downtown Brampton is a busy destination. The
city is among a small number of municipalities with
a central downtown corridor built in the backdrop
of a 150-year heritage. Characterizing the downtown are a host of services, attractions, and facilities.
It’s a regional transit hub with bus routes keeping
people in all ends of the city well connected. More
than 350 businesses and services downtown include
a variety of specialty restaurants, bridal shops, jewelers, furriers, salons, spas and clothiers. It’s also the
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Brampton is between a 45-minute and 1 1/2-hour drive to such cities as Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls and Kitchener.
Windsor and Detroit are about a five-hour drive and New York is a 10-hour drive away.
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BUSINESS
BRAMPTON 2004
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Brampton is built
for business
fter discovering Brampton’s incredible
advantage as a bustling business location, as
many as 9,000 companies have chosen to
establish themselves here. They represent a diverse
portfolio of major industry players who service
both the domestic and international market.
In addition to choosing Brampton for its GTA
location, airport and highway access, businesses
select Brampton for its promising future. They
have seen that the city has the land supply, infrastructure and servicing capacity to become home
to as many as 682,000 people by 2031. It’s already
the 14th largest city in Canada and one of the
fastest growing. By 2021, Brampton may well be
one of the 10 largest cities in Canada — perfect
for any growing business that requires a strong
labour pool and growing local market.
Highway 407 is another Brampton advantage
that will only become more valuable to the city
with time. Of all the GTA cities, Brampton benefits the most from this highway, which is the
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world’s
largest
infrastructure
project.
Approximately 23 kilometres of the 69-kilometre
highway are located in Brampton.
Help from the City
Brampton’s Economic Development Office
offers a wealth of services to companies, relocation consultants and investors, and has plenty of
experience in the redevelopment, expansion,
relocation and consolidation of companies. It’s
also skilled in acting as a liaison with government
contacts at the municipal, provincial, national
and international levels.
The City’s Economic Development Committee
has created a Corporate Economic Development
Strategy designed for the benefit of all Brampton
citizens. The strategy outlines Agendas for Action
that include Management of our Business
Environment; Attraction and Retention of
Investment and Jobs in a Global Marketplace; the
Creation of a Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Brampton’s Longest Serving
Montessori Schools
From 12 months to High School
Since 1969
The only Montessori School in Brampton
inspected and accredited
by Ont. Min. of Education
Rowntree Montessori Schools Offer:
• Individualized attention in small size classes.
• Academic standards surpassing the new Ontario curriculum.
• Personal non-institutional campuses and learning environments.
• Strict code of conduct.
• Variety of extra-curricular activities.
• Multiple sports
Four Campuses to Serve You
Pre-Primary Campuses:
(Ages 12months to
Senior Kindergarten)
Academy:
93 Autumn Blvd @ Bramalea Road 905-793-2196
502 Central Park Dr. N of Queen E. 905-793-6231
4 Elizabeth Street @ Queen W.
905-457-7439
3 Sunforest Drive @ Bovaird
905-790-3838
(Jr Kindergarten to Grade 11)
Ontario
Federation of
Independent
Schools
Canadian
Association of
Montessori
Teachers
Bacardi-Martini selected Brampton for its head office largely because of its central location.
Culture; and Sharing our Identity with the World.
Brampton’s economic development team
believes that businesses have a key role to play in the
economic development of the city. For companies
considering relocation, consolidation, expansion,
redevelopment or formation of their industrial or
commercial business in Brampton, the office is a key
information resource as well as a liaison with governments from the municipal to international level.
The Office recently redesigned its helpful
BramMatch Program to better serve customers.
The program is supported by Industry Canada’s
Program for Export Market Development
(PEMD) and targets five key sectors to service,
including information and communication technology, advanced manufacturing, life sciences,
food and beverage, retail administration and
logistics.
BramMatch provides Brampton businesses
with an opportunity to take their companies to
Canada and the world. Its aim is to use a unified
marketing approach to help emerging or established companies to build their presence in foreign markets. The Office is hoping to use the
BramMatch Program as a foundation for trade
missions to the U.S. and Europe.
The City’s Small Business Enterprise Centre
helps businesses in their start-up process. The
Centre offers points to consider when starting a
small business, a feasibility checklist for starting a
small business, and a business start-up assistant
which is an interactive Web site from the Canada
Business Service Centre. The Centre also offers free
access to accountants, lawyers and other professionals, small business workshops and seminars.
Accommodation
Business travelers have always headed for the
Howard Johnson Express Inn and Suites
Brampton, but now they will do so more than
ever. Recent multi-million dollar renovations
have breathed new life into a previously dated
hotel to offer the comfort and luxury expected
from the Howard Johnson name.
Renovations include beautifully decorated
banquet and meeting facilities, a warm and inviting lobby, and a new breakfast room to provide a
cozy and comfortable place to enjoy a free continental breakfast. All rooms now come equipped
with the amenities expected in a modern hotel,
such as blow dryers, irons and ironing boards
as well as high-speed Internet. “All of our renovations were done with the comfort of our guests
in mind,” says Ari Zahler, Director of Operations
with the Brampton location.
Brampton is ready and willing to help you do
business and it has the infrastructure, location
and services in place to do so.
Mandarin celebrates 25 years in Brampton
hen a small Canadian-Chinese
restaurant called Mandarin opened
25 years ago on Queen Street,
Brampton gave the new business a warm welcome. The restaurant has since grown to an
award-winning chain throughout Ontario.
Staying true to its Brampton roots, Mandarin
built its new restaurant and headquarters at the
corner of Highway 410 and Steeles Avenue.
Mandarin’s progress is well-deserved. Each dish
is masterfully prepared. The buffet accommodates different tastes, and now includes Canadian
Grade A Prime Rib, grilled meats prepared to
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order, entrées, salads, soups, and desserts.
The enthusiastic service makes it the perfect
place to celebrate milestones or have a business
lunch. Mandarin also adds value to the community, donating to various causes and sponsoring the Brampton Battalion.
For their 25th Anniversary, Mandarin’s customers have a chance each month to win a
lunch buffet party for 25 people, and one of 25
trips for two to China. Until November 2004, a
special take-out/delivery item is available for
just 25 cents. For details and conditions, log
onto their website at www.mandarinbuffet.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
TRANSPORTATION
BRAMPTON 2004
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Keep connected on the circuit
ne reason businesses choose Brampton
is its location at a transportation nexus.
Major highways, including Highway 401,
407, 410, 427, 403 and the Queen Elizabeth Way,
(QEW) give them access to international and
domestic transportation corridors that connect
to a global market. Brampton businesses are
between a 45-minute and 1 1/2-hour drive from
such cities as Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara Falls,
and Kitchener. Windsor and Detroit are about
a five-hour drive and New York is a 10-hourdrive away.
Businesses requiring their employees to fly to
frequent meetings and conferences need only
drive minutes to the Lester B. Pearson
International Airport, Canada’s largest airport,
which offers extensive domestic and international flights and is the hub for Air Canada.
Although the airport currently has three terminals, a new “Super Terminal” is under construction, and, when complete, will replace terminals
one and two.
Toronto’s airport is well-used by people
throughout the province and is careful to keep
up to speed on customer needs. All terminals
provide information services in both English and
French in addition to many foreign languages
that reflect the multi-cultural mosaic of the
Toronto community. The airport ensures there
are mobile information representatives throughout each terminal available to assist customers.
All three terminals also feature medical emergency clinics. The clinic in the renovated Terminal 2
provides a full-service medical, travel and occupational health centre hosted by a full-time
physician who is available Monday through
Friday, eight hours a day.
On the internal scale, Brampton residents have
an ever expanding and competitive transit service system on their doorstep. Brampton Transit
services the city with 26 routes, more than 1,600
bus stops and over 200 bus shelters. Passengers
can access transit into Mississauga, Vaughan and
Toronto as well as GO Transit service that takes
them through an extensive network of destinations throughout and even beyond the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA).
Brampton Transit serves its riders by accommodating their busy work schedules. Buses head
out at 5:30 a.m. and don’t stop running until 1
a.m., Monday through Saturday, and run 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. on Sundays and holidays. Brampton
Transit serves its ridership with a special route to
Canada’s Wonderland during July and August.
Since 1999, Brampton Transit has experienced
an 11.3 per cent increase in its ridership to reach
a total of 7,367,098 passengers carried. It now
serves a population of more than 355,000 and
operates seven days a week. “Brampton has one
of the biggest growth riderships in Ontario, if not
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the entire country,” said Alex MacMillan, commissioner of works and transportation. “The
demands on the system have been significant
over the past few years.”
Accordingly, Brampton expanded its headquarters in the fall of 2003, adding nearly 30,000
square feet of space to its 111,000-square-foot
GO buses offer service to Yorkdale and York Mills
on a frequent daily basis. GO also provides
bus service to the Toronto airport. Other
express bus services are offered to Oakville,
Unionville, Mississauga, York University,
Thornhill and Langstaff.
Brampton is always planning ahead and its
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facility, as well as making plans to purchase 10 to
20 more buses and hire 20 to 40 new operators
annually.
GO Transit carries many Brampton’s residents
to work and leisure destinations in Toronto and
other GTA municipalities with regular weekday
service that runs between 5:15 a.m. and 1:10 a.m.
innovative Transportation and Transit Master
Plan (TTMP) will implement construction of
new roads and interregional transit links with
input from all stakeholders in the transit system
to review and contribute to the plan as it unfolds.
Whatever your market, you can reach it from
Brampton.
A brief history of
Brampton transit
t was 1950 when the first bus service started up in Brampton. Just one bus and one
route. It’s a far cry from today’s 65 buses
running more than 21 routes.
Bob Parkinson of Parkinson Coach Lines
operated that first vehicle — a school bus, no
less. In the 1960s, Brampton Transit was operated by Georgetown Transportation Company
with some second-hand school buses painted
with a turquoise and white paint scheme. The
operation was handed over to Travelways who
then handed it over to the City of Brampton in
1974. It wasn’t until that year that a city-wide
transit service began, with the creation of a
regional government that encompassed the
former Township of Toronto Gore and part of
the former town of Mississauga. Overnight,
Brampton’s transit system had to service a population of 85,000 people.
Brampton Transit originated in 1976 when
two small transit systems were purchased. A
stock of new and old buses and employees
joined together and the City of Brampton
finally had its own transit system.
Perhaps the highlight of Brampton transit
history is the purchase of a 1985 Leyland
Olympian double-decker bus that was built by
Leyland Bus of England specifically for the
North American market. Thus bus was exhibited at Vancouver’s Expo ’86 and later purchased by Grey Line Tours of Victoria, B.C.
When the bus was put up for sale in 1988,
Brampton Transit thought it would be a perfect means to further promote its services and
a better way of handling rush-hour commuter
loads. Thirty nine people fit on its upper deck,
and downstairs is room for 29 seats and 12
standing passengers. At one time, it was
Canada’s only double-decker bus in urban
transit service in Canada.
Brampton Transit is operated through the
City of Brampton. Visit www.city.brampton.on.ca for more information.
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Source: Paul A. Bateson, Brampton Transit
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BUSINESS
BRAMPTON 2004
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
City is home to key industry players
more than 80 countries annually. Brampton
accounts for 7 per cent (1,300) of the province’s
total 19,000 aerospace employees.
MD Robotics of Brampton has received
approval from NASA to proceed with the development of an extension to the Space Shuttle's
Canadarm to inspect the Shuttle's thermal protection system on-orbit (see photo on cover).
MD Robotics devised the robotic arm extension
concept following the 2003 Columbia Accident
Investigation Board recommendation for onorbit inspection repair capabilities.
Brampton’s largest aerospace employers are
MD Robotics, ABB, Atlantis Aerospace
Corporation, Aircraft Appliances & Equipment,
Ben Machine Products and Ro-Star Precision.
oca-Cola,
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Gap,
Nortel,
DaimlerChrysler — Brampton is becoming home to an increasing number of
major industry players. They establish themselves here for many reasons. Some CEOs cite the
highway system, others the available space. As
well-known names continue to choose
Brampton, the city’s industries are developing an
increasingly impressive profile. Here are a few
snapshots.
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Advanced manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing represents the lion’s
share (60 per cent) of Brampton industry and
breaks down into several divisions. Of these, automotive assembly and production are the most
prolific. Brampton is part of the GTA automotive
hub. Automotive companies in the GTA are
responsible for 58 per cent of all vehicles produced
in Ontario — the second largest motor vehicle
producing jurisdiction in North America.
Another automotive industry advantage is that
Brampton is only a three-hour drive from 97 per
cent of Canada’s light vehicle production capacity.
Brampton’s largest automotive employers are
DaimlerChrysler Brampton Assembly Plant,
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Matcor
Automotive, Massiv Die-Form, Decoma, Cosma,
and SKD Automotive Group.
Plastics and rubber manufacturing in
Brampton saw employment growth of 45 per
cent between 1999 and 2000. This local sector
employs as many as 40,000 people, accounting
for 7.5 per cent of the GTA’s total, and 3.5 per
cent of Ontario’s total. A plentiful supply of resin
and material suppliers, processors and moldmakers keep plastic and rubber manufacturers
coming to Brampton.
Brampton’s largest employers in the plastics
and rubber industry are Par-Pak, Spartech
Industries, Custom Molded Products, Tradesco
Cold, Brampton Engineering and Smurfit-Stone
Container.
Many high-tech companies require chemical
manufacturers to provide a base for their prod-
Canadarm2, produced by MD Robotics, Brampton, is shown above after successfully installing the S1 Truss on the
International Space Station. (Photo: courtesy of NASA)
ucts. In 1999, 2,150 (9.3 per cent) of the GTA’s
23,000 chemical manufacturing employees
worked in Brampton. Between 1999 and 2001,
employment growth in the city’s chemical manufacturing sector was 7 per cent.
Brampton’s largest chemical manufacturing
employers are LePage, a division of Henkel
Canada; Hostmann-Steinberg; LV Lomas; and
Certified Lab Products.
Aerospace also represents a key player in
Brampton’s advanced manufacturing industry.
Both MD Robotics and Atlantis Aerospace
Corporation are among Ontario’s top 15
aerospace players. MD Robotics produced the
renowned Canadarm, a successful Shuttle
Remote Manipulator System used by NASA. As
much as $5.5-billion in aerospace products and
services from Ontario are sold and exported to
Zellers: the road to Brampton
n 1931, Walter P. Zeller, of Kitchener, Ontario, bought the 14
Canadian stores of American retailer Schulte-United. Only a few
years before he had sold his own small retail chain to Schulte to
enable its expansion into Canada. Zellers was incorporated in 1931
and opened for business in 1932.
Zellers grew fast. In 1932, twelve stores operated in Ontario,
Quebec and New Brunswick. Within 25 years there were 60 stores,
the company’s revenue had grown from just over $2-million to
more than $43-million and its workforce was over 3,000.
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Food and beverage
Food and beverage is Brampton’s second largest
employment sector with more than 6,000
employees, accounting for 15 per cent of
employment in the city. Four of the GTA’s top 10
food and beverage manufacturers are located in
Brampton.
Brampton is not far from the Guelph Food
Technology Centre, making the city an attractive
location for companies in the food and beverage
industry. The Centre is Canada’s only independent technology centre specializing in confidential food research and development.
A host of well-known brands line the list of
food and beverage industries that chose
Brampton. In order of top employers, they are
Maple Lodge Farms at 1,600 employees, CocaCola Bottling Company, Quality Meat Packers,
Galco Food Products, and Humpty Dumpty.
Other popular brands with headquarters in
Brampton include Bacardi-Martini, Beatrice,
Caravelle, Weston, Humpty Dumpty, Culligan,
Hostess, Frito-Lay, Italpasta, Santa Maria Foods
and Old York Potato Chips.
Retail administration and logistics
Brampton’s retail administration and logistics
workforce represents 6 per cent of total retail and
Hudson’s Bay Company acquired Zellers in 1978, yet did not
relocate its head office from Montreal to Toronto until 1996.
Quickly realizing that Zellers could be very profitable, Hbc expanded the retailer to almost 300 stores by the 1990s. With the coming
of Wal-Mart, competition became tougher than ever. In response,
Hbc acquired Kmart Canada in 1998, thereby enabling the merger
of 112 Kmart stores with 298 Zellers stores, and thus strengthening
Zellers’ position in the market place. With the acquisition of Kmart,
Zellers’ head office relocated to its present headquarters on
Torbram Road in Brampton, the former Kmart Canada head office.
Today Zellers is a proud member of the Hbc family of stores that
includes The Bay, Home Outfitters and Hbc Direct.
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wholesale trade employment in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA). Between 1994 and 2001, the
city’s workforce in this sector grew by 32 per cent
compared with 17 per cent growth in the GTA.
Brampton’s largest retail and wholesale trade
employers are Canadian Tire Corporation,
HBC/Zellers Inc., The Gap/Old Navy, ACCO
Canada and Martin Brower of Canada. Other
industry names in Brampton include The Bay
Distribution Centre, Winners, Future Shop/Best
Buy, and Indigo/Chapters Distribution Centre.
Brampton’s Sheridan location provides extensive training in retail administration and logistics
through business and e-commerce management.
Information communication and technology
Call centres find plenty of reasons to choose
Brampton. It’s located within one of the leading
metropolitan centres for technical and customer
service training. Thirty-two local universities,
colleges and private technical schools help fill the
demand for qualified customer service representatives. The local information communication
and technology industry also benefits from a
$20-billion government infrastructure building
program and call centre specific training programs across the GTA.
Brampton’s top employers in information
communication and technology include Nortel
Networks, Sentrex Communications Inc.,
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Symphony Telecom Corp., and Open Storage
Solutions.
Life Sciences
More than 40 per cent of Canada’s life sciences
industry is located in the GTA. In 2002, over
2,000 people were employed in Brampton life
science businesses, accounting for 5 per cent of
local employment. Between 1997 and 2001, the
local life sciences industry in Brampton experienced growth employment four times greater
than other sectors in the economy. Brampton has
financial, legal, accounting and other service sector specialists that are crucial partners in the life
sciences industry. More than 100 major biotechnology firms are located within a 30-minute
drive of Brampton. Brampton also has extensive
research capabilities and expanding commercial
activities in agri-food biotechnology.
Brampton’s largest life sciences employers are
Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories,
McKesson Canada, Taro Pharmaceutical Inc.,
and OSG Ivers-Lee Limited. More than 75 per
cent of the life sciences companies employ 50
people or less.
Overall, Brampton has an impressive portfolio
of burgeoning industry. Whatever your sector,
Brampton invites you to join its ranks, which are
beginning to read more and more like a who’s
who in global markets.
Houses by Mattamy: castles,
meadows and more
ow celebrating its 25th anniversary,
Mattamy Homes has a lengthy history of
building fine, new home communities in
Brampton. Recently, the company introduced a
collection of executive homes on 60-foot and 50foot lots at the successful Enclaves of Castlemore.
Phase II homes are nestled onto the northwest
corner of Castlemore Road and Goreway Drive.
This prestigious community appeals to those for
whom luxurious living in outstanding surroundings is a must.
Eventually home to 105 families, Phase II at
The Enclaves appeals to discerning purchasers.
Each home is a tribute to Mattamy’s renowned
design flair and attention to detail. Exteriors are
adorned with charming architectural highlights
woven into a stunning streetscape tapestry.
Interiors envelop you in exquisite standards.
The sales office is located at Peter Robertson
Boulevard and Bramalea Road. Call (905) 799-7900.
At ever-popular Fletcher’s Meadow, Mattamy’s
newest neighbourhood features a scenic pond
and parkette, and will offer its own community
centre and schools. Mattamy’s tempting
detached homes on 45-foot, 41-foot and 36-foot
WideLots are selling quickly, and construction is
We’re
proud to be
part of the
Brampton
Community
Since relocating our home
office from Toronto in
1998, we have watched
your community grow.
Brampton continues
to evolve into a
thriving planned
community that
embraces an exciting
blend of cultures,
as well as features
award-winning
neighbourhoods,
parklands and schools,
making it possible for
families to grow, prosper
and enjoy a high quality of life.
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The 4,180 square-foot, five-bedroom Sweethaven (Elevation
A) is a breathtaking example of the exquisite designs available on a 60-foot lot at Enclaves of Castlemore.
well underway. Many of the homes are situated
in private enclaves on gently winding streets.
The sales office and three fully furnished models are on Worthington Avenue, east of
Creditview. Call (905) 840-8455.
The sales offices are open from 1 to 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday; 1 to 6 p.m. Friday;
and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Mattamy is Ontario’s largest new home
builder. For an overview of the company’s communities, visit www.mattamyhomes.com.
Visit us online at www.hbc.com or at any one
of these Brampton Zellers locations:
• Bramalea City Centre, 25 Peel Centre Drive
• Trinity Common Mall, 80 Great Lakes Drive
• Shoppers World, 40 Steeles Avenue West
• Centennial Mall, 227 Vodden Street
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the city’s ongoing growth in the manufacturing
sector outperformed that of the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA) average by 36 per cent. Statistics
from the same survey show that Brampton’s
labour force had the most graduates from the
engineering, technologies and trades fields of
study at 20,175 people or 25.9 per cent, followed
by graduates from commerce, management and
business administration at 19,175 or 25.4 per
cent. Social Science graduates were third in number at 7,195 or 9.3 per cent.
Businesses considering Brampton find the
skilled and educated labour force they need, as
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rampton has been the city of choice for a
significant number of major corporations
over the past five years or so. Although
they come for many reasons, Brampton’s young
and growing population is a key one. Between
1996 and 2001, Brampton’s labour force
increased by 22.4 per cent. As its workforce
grows, businesses are assured of a skilled labour
pool from which they can draw for many years
down the road.
According to 2001 census data, most of the
population is represented by 20 to 39 year olds at
9 per cent, followed by 20 to 29 year olds at 7.3
per cent, 10 to 19 years olds at 7.3 per cent, and
zero to nine years olds at 7.7 per cent. According
to these figures, even 30 years into the future,
employers will have a plentiful supply of labour.
Not only is the supply plentiful, but it is also
well-educated. Nearly 29 per cent of Brampton’s
population has a university degree, 22 per cent
have a trades and college certificate or diploma,
and 21 per cent have a secondary school certificate or diploma.
The same 2001 data showed that most of
Brampton’s labour force works in manufacturing at
43,100 people or 23.4 per cent. Retail trade follows
at 21,800 people or 11.8 per cent, and transportation and warehousing at 18,795 or 10.2 per cent.
When ranked by key occupations, most of
Brampton’s labour force holds a business,
finance or administration position, at 41,875
employees, followed by sales and service at
36,065 and trades, transport and equipment
operators and related occupations at 34,370.
Statistics released in 1998 show the contribution of Brampton’s technical and skilled trades to
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LIFESTYLE
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
You’ll find it here . . .
at Shoppers World
hoppers World has been a city landmark for
over 30 years at the busy corner of Highway
10 and Steeles. Its central location is one of
convenience. The centre has undergone a significant transformation over the past 24 months. A
$22-million renovation has revitalized this popular shopping centre.
The centre boasts over 170 stores and services
and is 99.8 per cent fully leased with over 120
of the stores newly renovated or new to the
centre. The major tenants include The Bay,
Zellers, Canadian Tire, Staples /Business Depot,
Winners and Price Chopper.
The newly renovated centre with its attractive
new décor, enhanced lighting and spectacular
400-seat food court is also home to many new,
well-known brand stores such as La Senza,
Sirens, Danier Leather, Moores, and Urban
Behavior.
Shoppers World’s new Customer Service
Centre located outside of Winners, provides a
host of free services including: strollers,
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wheelchairs, walkers and coat and parcel check.
Special services like gift-wrapping, faxing, gift
certificates, and the Mall Milers mall-walking
program are also available.
Long-time customers have been surprised and
amazed at the difference. “I love the new mall,
especially the family washroom,” said one mother.
One customer took the time to write: “I
recently visited your mall and was impressed
with so many things — great service in the food
court, washrooms were clean, and all the store
staff were friendly.”
Shoppers World Brampton is owned and
operated by RioCan. RioCan properties
have become known for the high quality
of their stores, exceptional selection of major
retailers, and the ultimate convenience of a
great location.
What in the world are you missing? You’ll find
it here . . . at Shoppers World Brampton, located
at the corner of Hwy 10 and Steeles in the heart
of Brampton.
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certificate to spend at our stores
If it’s brand name fashions you seek, look no further than
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Shoppers World Brampton. We’ve got the best new looks for the
season. Urban Behavior. Danier Leather. Aldo. La Senza.
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Not to mention Zellers, The Bay and Winners. With over 170
shops and services, you’ll find the selection to be nothing short of
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outstanding. Fashions to housewares. Home accessories to
hardware. Office supplies to groceries. If you’re looking for a reason
to come to Shoppers World Brampton, it’s really quite simple.
Just think of all you’re missing. Then come and find it here.
Shopping Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12noon - 5:00pm
Located at the northwest corner of
Hwy #10 and Steeles Avenue
Shopping Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12noon - 5:00pm
Located at the northwest corner of
Hwy #10 and Steeles Avenue
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ARTS & CULTURE
BRAMPTON 2004
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Brampton's Performing Arts Centre will have a main theatre space of 64,000 square feet and accommodate 580 seats
(above). The centre will feed $2.7-million into the downtown economy (inset).
Arts and culture take
centre stage
rampton has firmly established itself as a
rapidly growing corporate centre.
However, many who choose Brampton for
business reasons are unaware of its diverse
tapestry of historical, theatrical, cultural and
artistic experiences.
Brampton’s core was transformed in 1922
with the advent of silent movies and live theatre
to its then tiny town of 8,000 when the original
Capitol theatre opened there. As arts declined
and related facilities closed towards the end of
the last century, Brampton’s core also suffered.
When the City acquired the former Capitol theatre in the 1980s — now renamed the Heritage
Theatre — a rapid scene change took place, and
Brampton’s arts and culture community revived.
It was a step in the right direction, but now the
City is even more serious about building its arts
community. In the fall of 2005, the first production will grace the stages of Brampton’s $33-million Performing Arts Centre planned for construction in the downtown core’s Market Square
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at Main St. N. and Queen St. E. — sure to
become an arts destination for thousands in and
around the city.
The centre will funnel a vital pulse into the
arts community but also the downtown economy. It is expected to generate $2.7-million in economic activity in its first year of operation,
increasing to $19.8-million by the fifth year. The
City anticipates more than 55,000 visitors to the
centre annually who will spend about $275,000
on entertainment.
A main theatre space of 64,000 square feet and
audience capacity of 580 seats will consist of a
multi-purpose, two-level atrium lobby, full
handicap access, state-of-the-art sound and
lighting facilities and equipment, orchestra pit
and warm-up facility, full proscenium arch
opening and stage. A secondary smaller space
will accommodate up to 200 people and will be
used for performances requiring theatre seating
or tables and chairs as well as open public assembly and conference or gallery space.
The project kicked off in August, 2003 when
more than 100 people joined the City and Mayor
for an exciting launch event. Brampton has been
busy putting the pieces in place and over the fall
of 2003, several physical changes were already
made to the centre’s future site.
“Brampton is maturing as a city and while our
recreational infrastructure has kept pace with
our growth, our cultural facilities are no longer
adequate to serve the current community, let
alone the Brampton of the future,” said Mayor
Susan Fennell.
Even while residents wait for the construction
of their new centre, there’s no need to make the
trek to Toronto for fine theatre, if that’s your passion. Heritage Theatre invites Brampton residents to “Stay in Town for a Great Night Out.” A
few highlights of the Heritage Theatre this spring
include The Nylons, Stand-Up Comedy Night,
John McDermott, The Velveteen Rabbit and
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
“Whether you favour the smooth sounds of
jazz, the breath-taking inspirations of classical
music, the infectious rhythms of the East Coast
scene, the billboard hits of pop or the hilarity of
a comedy troupe — this year’s season has something for everyone,” says Stephen Solski, Theatre
Manager with the Heritage Theatre.
The Lester B. Pearson Memorial Theatre
resides in the Bramalea Civic Centre Building
and seats 460. Many community groups and
dance schools keep the facility a busy place from
late September to early May.
For big screen goers, Brampton has four cinemas including The Grand (Orion Gate).
Cineplex Odeon (Centennial Mall), Silver City
Brampton (Trinity Common) and Gateway 6
Cinemas where you can see all the latest releases
via some of the highest quality sound and video
technology available.
Among Brampton’s heritage sites is the Peel
Heritage Complex where visitors can treat themselves to a smorgasbord of educational glimpses
of the past. The Peel Heritage Complex chroni-
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
cles the rich history and artistic talent of the Peel
region through the Art Gallery of Peel, Peel
Museum, Peel Archives, Whitney Gallery, and
Peel County Jail. Discover handmade tools used
by early settlers in the region, as well as items that
were once family treasures in local 19th century
homes. Step back into the geography and history
of the region through the gallery’s collection of
artworks. Kids love visiting the complex where
school programs are offered.
The complex’s Art in the Afternoon features
courses on watercolour, petroglyph printmaking,
and braiding rugs. Art SmArt aims to make art
fun and educational with a class that helps children develop their analytical and interpretative
skills when looking at art. The First Nations tour
allows students to handle artifacts and recreate a
First Nations craft that can be further developed
at home or school. Settlers shows children how
pioneers lived many years ago through guessing
games with artifacts and discussions on the pioneer way of life.
Brampton’s Great War Flying Museum
exhibits full-sized flying replicas of World War
One fighter planes and artifacts. Marvel at these
machines in action and engage yourself in discussion with the volunteers who maintain and fly
them. You might even get a chance to try out the
pilot’s seat!
Another throwback to war days, visit the
Korea Veterans’ Wall of Remembrance at
Brampton’s Meadowvale Cemetery, where you’ll
view a comprehensive list of all military units
that served in the Korean War as well as 516
bronze plaques commemorating Canadians who
lost their lives in the battle.
Visit an authentic, Georgian-style farmhouse
at Historic Bovaird House. Constructed around
1840, the building is well-kept with furnishings
from the 1850 to 1920 period. The house hosts
exciting exhibits and events all year long. Its
Carriage House Craft Shop invites visitors to
select from fine gift items and artwork crated by
local artisans.
ARTS & CULTURE
Humber Nurseries Butterfly Conservatory is a
4,500-square-foot wonder of spectacular butterflies and lush gardens. Enclosed with mesh, the
conservatory keeps a constant butterfly food
supply of floral baskets, potted annuals, herbs
and perennials throughout the summer. More
than 30 species of native butterflies flutter about,
including the migrating Monarch. A rush of
beauty will fill your senses at this conservatory,
but you will also be pleasantly surprised at the
educational aspect of the experience.
Brampton has a well-educated population that
loves to read. Nearly 29 per cent of its residents
have a university education, and many more a
trades and or college certificate. But you
don’t need a school certificate to like reading,
and all ages enjoy selecting literary treasures
from Brampton library
shelves. The city’s residents
enjoy access to four library
systems
including
the
Chinguacousy
Resource
Branch, Cyril Clark Branch,
South Fletcher’s Creek
Branch, and Four Corners
Branch.
As business and technology increasingly become the
driving forces in Brampton’s
economy, a little bit of country is a welcome treat. On
Saturday mornings in June
through
October,
the
Brampton Farmer’s Market
livens up a block of Main Street North while the
city street takes on a country style market
flavour. The street hums with shoppers gathering
fresh produce, selecting hand-made crafts and
discovering other treasures in downtown shops.
Other fun family attractions include PickYour-Own Farm and Orchards where you’ll find
fresh strawberries, raspberries, apples and more.
All kinds of festivals and events are held in
Brampton every year. Carabram attracted 55,000
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Bertha Cole, who was very active in the Brampton arts and culture scene, poses for her
photographer husband on Packham's Pond in Brampton. Inset: A brown silk wedding dress, circa 1890, is part
of the Collection of the Region of Peel Museum. Photos: Cole Photograph Collection, Region of Peel Archives.
visitors to the city in July, 2003.
Carabram is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation,
development and promotion of the
cultural heritages of the diverse
ethnic communities of Brampton. Last year, the
event’s Ukranian Pavilion attracted participants
from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Sakatoon,
Saskatchewan.
“Carabram provides a forum for cross-cultural
exchanges between our varied ethnic groups and a
sharing of friendships from around the world,”
said City Councillor Dick Metzak, Chair of
Tourism Brampton. “This is not only a weekend of
fun, but also a weekend of learning for all ages.”
Collectors of fine things can visit such events
as Treasures in the Attic, an art and antique
appraisal event held by the complex in conjunction with the Historic Bovaird House and
Brampton Historical Society. Experts in art,
glass, china, book and documents are on hand.
The event is topped off with refreshments by
Mossie’s Tea Room.
The Great British Train Show, River Road
Cloggers Jamboree, Mother’s Day Tea and Jazz in
the Gazebo, Craft Fest 2004 — these are only a
sample of the many entertaining and educational events in the Brampton calendar line-up.
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HEALTHCARE
BRAMPTON 2004
World-class healthcare
he northwest Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
served by William Osler Health Centre is
one of the fastest growing regions of
Canada, and the demand for health services is
rising at a phenomenal rate.
Osler currently operates three hospitals in
Brampton, Georgetown and Etobicoke and offers
a number of regional and specialized health
programs such as Advanced Level II/Level II
Special Care Nurseries, orthopedics, dialysis,
diagnostic imaging, crisis response, cardiac care
and cancer care.
To meet the increasing needs of over 900,000
area residents, the health centre is in the midst of
a massive redevelopment project that includes
building a new one-million-square foot-hospital
in Brampton and renovating the three existing
campuses.
The design of the new hospital took years of
planning and consultation with physicians, staff
and the community and incorporates elements
such as landscaping and natural light to create
a healing environment for both body and
mind. It will have 608 beds, 18 operating rooms
and accommodate about 90,000 emergency visits
per year.
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TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Peel Children’s Aid Society
supports children and families
aising children is not easy. Even in the best
of circumstances, it’s a job that takes a lot
of time, energy and patience. It can
become increasingly more difficult to cope if
other serious problems such as unemployment,
inadequate housing or ill health are also present.
Families in these circumstances come under a lot
of stress, which can harm family relationships
and distress parents, and may in turn lead to
abuse or neglect of children.
At Peel Children’s Aid (CAS), our goal is keeping children safe by supporting healthy families.
Parents having difficulty caring for children can
seek help from Peel Children’s Aid and other
community organizations.
The Peel CAS teaches parents and caregivers
how to provide a safe and loving environment
for children and help parents deal with problems
such as anger and stress. It teaches parents new
ways to deal with problems and helps them
develop skills for handling crises.
The best way to deal with child abuse or
neglect is to prevent it. That is why Peel CAS
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The new addition to the William Osler Centre in Brampton
will create a 1-million-square-foot hospital that will accommodate about 90,000 emergency visits per year.
“This is a significant historical event for
Brampton and the surrounding area,” said
Robert J. Bell, President and CEO. “It’s going to
dynamically change the concept of the city and
the concept of the community.”
Once the entire redevelopment is complete,
residents will have access to the most modern
medical technology and a full range of advanced
health services across the four campuses of
William Osler Health Centre.
Immediate Service
24 hrs 7 days a week
encourages people to contact them before their
family problems get out of control. The Society
will help them through the rough times and,
support and strengthen their family so they are
able to parent their children safely.
Child protection is Peel CAS’ ultimate responsibility and they must intervene in any situation
where a child under 16 years of age has been, or
is, threatened with physical or emotional harm,
sexual abuse or neglect.
Peel Children’s Aid Society, one of the largest
Children’s Aid Societies in Ontario, is a not-forprofit agency that protects children from physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect.
Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a
week in almost all languages. In Mississauga, call
(905) 275-7444 and in Brampton or Caledon,
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Region of Peel
Long Term Care Centres and Services
With more than 100 years of experience in providing
long-term care services, we understand that long-term care
is about more than just meeting physical and health care needs;
it’s about creating a caring, vibrant resident community.
We are committed to providing personalized care and an
enhanced quality of life for our residents and Adult Day
Program participants.
We now operate five long-term care centres in the Cities
of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon,
including our two new centres,Tall Pines and Malton Village.
Resident-focused care is at the heart of the Region of Peel’s approach to long-term care services.
A Tradition of Caring
uilding on its tradition of caring for the
older adults of the Peel community, the
Region of Peel is growing its long-term care
services. The Region of Peel’s three long-term care
centres — The Davis Centre in Bolton, Peel Manor
in Brampton, and Sheridan Villa in Mississauga —
have more than 100 years of experience in providing quality long-term care services.
In 2004, two new centres joined the tradition.
Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre in Brampton
welcomed its first residents in April, and Malton
Village Long Term Care Centre in Mississauga
will open its doors this summer.
“Providing a home away from home where our
residents can feel comfortable, safe and be involved
in a variety of stimulating activities is our priority,”
says Janette Smith, Region of Peel’s Director of
Long Term Care. “We welcome our new centres so
that we can continue to provide individualized
care and motivating programs to more adults with
special needs in our community.”
Resident-focused care is at the heart of the
Region of Peel’s approach to long-term care services. Consultation with the resident, family
members, physicians and other health professionals enables staff to provide 24-hour medical
care and therapeutic programs that suit residents’ diverse needs.
In addition to medical care, residents receive
regular visits from dietitians, physiotherapists,
podiatrists, audiologists, hairdressers and other
specialized service providers to ensure that they
look and feel their best.
The centres also offer Adult Day Programs where
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participants from the community enjoy physically
and mentally stimulating activities in a supervised
setting. Adult Day Programs enable participants to
interact in a variety of social, recreational and therapeutic programs designed to satisfy the many
interests of older adults, such as gardening, spiritual services and community outings. Caregivers can
run errands or take a break knowing that their family member is in a healthy, safe environment and
will receive a nutritious meal and snacks.
The centres’ numerous volunteers are an integral part of the Adult Day Programs and the daily
services provided to residents. Their dedication
helps cultivate the unique character of each of
our centres. Volunteers provide companionship
and help during meal times, accompany residents
on trips, join in a variety of activities and assist in
maintaining outdoor gardens to create a beautiful
environment for residents to enjoy.
“Whether you’re looking for an interactive
experience in our Adult Day Programs or reliable
24-hour care, our dedicated long-term care staff
will work with you to make the best choices for
you or your family member,” says Smith.
All Region of Peel long-term care centres operate
in accordance and compliance with the relevant legislation of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term
Care and the policies of the Region of Peel. Our
long-term care centres are accredited by the
Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.
For more information or to arrange for a tour
of our centres, please visit our website at
www.peel-longtermcare.ca or call Health Line
Peel at (905) 799-7700.
The Davis Centre
Peel Manor
80 Allan Dr., Bolton
905-857-0975
525 Main St. N., Brampton
905-453-4140
Malton Village
Long Term Care Centre
Sheridan Villa
7075 Rexwood Rd., Mississauga
905-791-1179
Opening Summer 2004
To learn more about our long-term
care services or our Adult Day
Programs, please visit us on-line at
www.peel-longtermcare.ca or call
Health Line Peel at 905-799-7700.
2460 Truscott Dr., Mississauga
905-791-8668
Tall Pines Long Term Care Centre
1001 Peter Robertson Blvd., Brampton
905-791-2449
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EDUCATION
BRAMPTON 2004
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Gateway to knowledge
ny city growing as quickly as Brampton
must offer its residents top-notch schools
and other education centres and services.
Brampton is well served by public and Catholic
school boards and a number of other learning
centres for all ages.
The Peel District School Board serves
Brampton’s public schools. With a vision that
embodies the importance of excellence, leadership
and adaptability, it’s sure to continue growing with
an enviable reputation for many years to come.
The board recently launched a plan to renew
older schools over the next three years. “At the
same time that we’re looking at classroom space,
we’ll also be considering the maintenance and
accessibility improvements that need to be
made,” says Randy Wright, Controller of
Planning and Accommodation. “Projects in this
first phase include gymnasium improvements,
installing ventilation for computer labs,
retrofitting science labs and adding new ones.”
The board operates 63 elementary schools and
nine secondary schools in Brampton. Three new
schools will open in the city in 2004/2005. An
impressive seven new public schools opened in
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Brampton in 2003/2004.
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board is one of Ontario’s fastest growing school
boards. It takes care to incorporate religion, family life, prayer and worship values into its curriculum and daily school life. Each school maintains a strong link with a parish and parents are
significantly involved in the life of the students.
The board is eager to ensure its students have
up-to-date technology and has placed 12,200
computers in schools throughout its jurisdiction.
The board also provides excellent French education and will offer an Extended French program
for students in the 2004/2005 school year.
Excellent post-secondary education is available in and around Brampton. The Sheridan
Institute of Technology and Advanced Education
Davis Campus is home to 5,100 students
enrolled in a variety of disciplines.
The University of Toronto at Mississauga is
only a 15-minute drive away and offers a casual,
friendly and natural environment along with the
renowned University of Toronto reputation.
CDI College recently merged with a number
of other national leaders in post-secondary
The Peel District School Board operates 63 elementary schools in Brampton.
training, bringing together as many as 100 years
experience in providing career-focused technology, business and healthcare training. Morning,
afternoon and evening sessions make is possible
to balance education with other life responsibilities. The school now offers full-time diploma and
certificate programs in the evenings to help those
with especially busy schedules.
The five Kumon Math & Reading Center locations in Brampton are among 1,400 such centres
across North America. Kumon fosters a mastery
on the basics of reading and math, improved
concentration and study habits, increased
self-discipline and self-confidence, a proficiency
in material at every level, performance to
each student’s full potential, and a sense of
accomplishment.
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EDUCATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
New training centre
coming to Sheridan
he Sheridan College Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning aims
to be recognized as Canada’s premier polytechnic institute, known for exceptional applied
learning opportunities and graduate success.
Sheridan’s Davis Campus in Brampton currently has more than 5,100 students enrolled in
full-time programs in Business, Community &
Liberal Studies, and Applied Computing &
Engineering Sciences. The School of Business
actively collaborates with the Brampton Board of
Trade, while Sheridan’s applied computing and
engineering programs are working to fill a skills
gap among the rapidly growing regional manufacturing and industrial sector.
By September, 2005, the Davis Campus will be
home to a multi-million-dollar Centre for
Advanced
Manufacturing
and
Design
Technologies. Ontario’s Minister of Economic
Development and Trade, Joseph Cordiano, recently
announced funding support of $2.9-million from
the Province’s Strategic Skills Investment Fund.
The new facility will provide “valuable support to
our skilled workforce and to new frontiers in manufacturing,” said Cordiano.
“This is exciting news for Sheridan and for the
regional manufacturing industry,” said Sheridan
President and CEO, Dr. Robert Turner. “We are
also very appreciative of the support of Mayor
Susan Fennell and the City of Brampton for their
contribution of $2.5-million, which helped
launch this initiative.”
The centre will feature new academic programming (both full- and part-time), that
responds to the emerging needs of employers. It
will also initiate related applied research projects
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in partnership with the manufacturing industry.
Sheridan is also developing new programs for the
Centre. They include Ontario Graduate Certificates
in Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Solid
Modeling, and Manufacturing Management; and
an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in
Manufacturing Engineering Technology.
The new Centre will be a welcome addition to
the Davis Campus, which also features a large
Student Centre, 350-bed residence, athletics
facilities, library, full-service cafeteria and other
food outlets, all in a peaceful park setting. The
facilities are also available to businesses that are
seeking a location to hold conferences, meetings,
fundraisers, training sessions and more.
Sheridan is known for producing graduates
who become industry leaders and contributing
citizens. Its Davis Campus has produced its share
of such students, and Suzanne Demars is one of
them. The 2002 graduate from the Sheridan
Community Worker, Outreach and Development
Program at the Davis Campus was named recipient of the 2003 Premier’s Award in the Recent
Graduate category. She was also named recipient
of the 2004 Association of Canadian Colleges
(ACCC) Student Leadership Excellence Award.
The single mother of three used her experience
as a survivor of domestic abuse and as a mother
whose daughter was sexually abused, to help
others. She is the founder of Not My Child, a nonprofit organization that offers support and counseling to families dealing with child sexual abuse,
and is also involved with other volunteer activities.
As Brampton continues to grow, Sheridan will
expand to meet the needs of the city’s businesses
with broader program offerings and facilities.
BRAMPTON 2004
H.C.H. makes room for more
olland Christian Homes was incorporated in 1969 and constructed the first
tower in 1979. Since then it has grown
substantially with the addition of four towers
and a 120 bed nursing home.
In August 2004, an additional apartment
tower and a 120-bed nursing home will be completed. This will bring the total to 641 apartment
homes plus 240 nursing home beds for a total
population of 1,100.
The apartment homes have been very successful
with a waiting list of over 1,000 names. The existing
nursing home (Faith Manor) has maintained full
occupancy since it opened in 1985. They both have
a great reputation for providing top quality accommodation and care for the elderly. The apartment
homes are supported through a medical care centre
that provides a 24-hour emergency support team
and a variety of clinics conducted by a group of doctors and other professionals.
Two hundred and thirty employees, many of
whom have been with Holland Christian Homes
for years and 300 volunteers are the heart of the
organization. Tenants and residents alike are
encouraged to lead an active and challenging life
and are encouraged to actively participate in the
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All towers and manors at Holland Christian Homes are
connected by pedestrian tunnels and interior walkways.
community of Holland Christian Homes as well
as the community at large.
When it opens, Grace Manor Nursing Home
will have space for 120 seniors in five resident
home areas. While most of the rooms are private, there are also semi-private rooms available.
As a non-profit organization, both Grace and
Faith Manor surpass government-mandated
staffing levels and maintain well-stocked supplies.
There is always an abundance of activities and
social opportunities offered for those living in
the Manors. Both nursing homes are a natural
extension of the care and support experienced by
the seniors in the apartment homes.
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“A community of seniors where
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In August, our new 120 bed nursing
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welcome seniors who require extra
nursing care.
It is our mission to partner with our residents, tenants and caregivers to provide
a caring community, based on traditional Christian values for seniors, to meet their
needs while recognizing their individuality and dignity.
Sheridan's Davis Campus in Brampton is home to 5,100 students.
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EDUCATION
BRAMPTON 2004
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Community focused UTM continues to grow
he University of Toronto at Mississauga
(UTM) is a dynamic, vibrant, and multicultural campus currently experiencing its
largest growth spurt since opening in 1967.
Located just over 20 kilometres from Brampton,
UTM has educated more than 1,300 great minds
who currently reside in this city.
Successful Brampton alumni include Mayor
Susan Fennell and Miel McGerrigle, a UTM
graduate who is currently an Articling Law
Student and second in Canada for weightlifting
in the 63-kilogram class. By the year 2007, enrolment at UTM is expected to reach 11,500 and
there is no doubt residents of Brampton will be
active participants in this growth.
“UTM is at a pinnacle of unprecedented
growth. We are increasing our global reach on all
fronts, most notably in biotechnology, life sciences, and communication and information technology,” says Vice-President and UTM Principal
Ian Orchard. Throughout the expansion, UTM
remains community focused and committed to
enhancing the student-life experience while maintaining excellence in teaching and research.
With over 27,000 alumni, a current student
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population over 8,200 and more than 800 faculty
and staff, UTM offers 125 programs in 70 areas of
study. The campus is home to traditional and
unique programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels including the Master of Biotechnology,
the Master of Management and Professional
Accounting, Communication Culture and
Information Technology, and Forensic Science.
UTM also offers three co-operative programs
with neighbouring Sheridan College in addition
to continuing education courses.
As part of its commitment to the environment,
UTM has created a Grow Smart, Grow Green
strategy. The campus will be the test site for the
world’s largest Solid Oxide Fuel Cell demonstration project and plans to position itself as a
Centre for Emerging Energy Technologies. UTM
is also a founding member of the newly formed
Hydrogen Village Consortium, which has submitted a proposal for federal funding for a hydrogen/battery hybrid shuttle.
The vitality of UTM is also reflected by capital
projects totalling close to $100-million. These
projects build the foundation that will support
the growing number of students and services on
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of the Biotechnology Convergence Centre which
will see academia, government, and industry
working together in bioscience research and education. The Communication, Culture and
Information Technology building is slated to
open in September 2004 while a new Academic
Learning Centre (Library) and Wellness,
Recreation, and Athletics Centre have been slated
for completion in 2006. The ongoing growth,
research, and innovation of the University of
Toronto at Mississauga have positioned this campus as the premiere post-secondary educational
facility in the western GTA.
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REAL ESTATE
BRAMPTON 2004
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New home sales soar in Brampton
s businesses continue to set up shop in
Brampton, builders are moving quickly to
meet the demand. Major developers from
across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are establishing sites throughout the city, including Great
Gulf Homes, Mattamy Homes, Paradise Homes,
Royal Pine Homes, Lormel Homes and Lakeview
Homes to name only a few.
In 2003, Brampton was number one in new
low-rise home sales, sites and builders across the
GTA. New home sales were 6,418, new home sites
totaled 85, and builders numbered 71.
In the low-rise housing division in 2003,
Brampton was first for sales. For both low- and
high-rise housing combined, Brampton took
14.7 per cent of the market share, ahead of
Toronto’s “old city” with 11.8 per cent and
Mississauga at 10.1 per cent.
“In the last four years, builders in Brampton
have sold over 23,000 new homes in Brampton,”
says Steven Hurst, Vice-President of RealNet
Canada, a real estate information services
company.
“This kind of development pace has also
attracted significant investment in commercial
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property with total transactions last year totaling
more than $1.1-billion. That makes Brampton
the second largest commercial property market
in the GTA.” The city falls just behind Toronto at
$1,414-million, and ahead of Mississauga at
$654-million.
Despite its growth, Brampton’s commercial
market potential has yet to be fully realized.
Studies show that the city has opportunity for
about 5.5 to 6 million square feet of space over
the next 30 years. In 2003, commercial construction value was $87,236,477 as of October 2003,
up from $46,238,543 a year earlier — an increase
of 88.7 per cent.
Brampton also excelled in the industrial real
estate market in 2003, with many expansions to
existing companies. Investment in expansion
rose by more than 240 per cent.
Brampton’s industrial construction activity
was valued at $141,165,140 as of October 2003,
up from $64,733,057 in October 2002 — an
increase of 118.1 per cent.
Both commercial and industrial floorspace
inventory promises to be plentiful in the decades
to follow as the city is planning to accommodate
Fernbrook's Stonecastle site in Brampton has many homes such as this Dover B model which has 9-foot ceilings.
more than twice its existing commercial and
industrial floorspace inventory.
There’s plenty of room to build in Brampton.
Sources: RealNet Canada, Hemson Consulting Ltd.,
Statistics Canada, CB Richard Ellis, PKF Consulting,
City of Brampton
RealNet Canada Inc.’s core information product,
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markets powering the decisions of firms involved in
approximately 70 per cent of the market activity. For
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CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
PA R T N E R S H I P H A S I T S A DVA N TAG E S
At Centennial we take
great pride in working with
employers across the GTA to
make sure that your education
leads to career success. It’s
one of the main reasons why
Centennial was awarded gold
in the Toronto Sun Readers’
Choice Awards as the city’s
favourite college.
We are proud to have over
350 corporate partners lend
their expertise to help make
Centennial’s programs relevant
in today’s dynamic workplace.
Canadian Tire, Ford Motor
Company of Canada,
Freightliner, General Motors of
Canada, Honda Canada, Toyota
Canada, and Volvo Trucks
Canada Inc. chose Centennial.
It’s also why the University of
Toronto at Scarborough chose
Centennial to develop five
unique joint degree/diploma
programs in journalism,
industrial microbiology,
environmental science
and technology, new media
and paramedicine.
It’s why Ryerson University and
George Brown College chose us
as a partner in a collaborative
nursing program.
And it’s why HP and Avaya are
now major partners in our new
Centennial HP Science and
Technology Centre opening
this fall.
And it’s why you should
choose Centennial.
To learn more, contact us at
416-289-5300
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EDUCATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
Redefining the
community college
he Centennial HP Science and Technology
Centre — Centennial College’s brand-new
campus in northeast Toronto — promises to
be an inspiring home for studies in health sciences,
business and engineering technology when it opens
later this month. The glassy edifice, designed by celebrated architects Kuwabara Payne McKenna
Blumberg, combines light-filled, airy spaces with a
powerful wireless computer network to give students a flexible and friendly learning environment.
Among its unique programs, Centennial sees
itself as the leading source of online continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
And it’s not all bravado: the college launched North
America’s first Nursing Telepractice program in
2001 and is rapidly building on its expertise. So
much so, the groundbreaking courses are gaining an
international reputation, garnering inquiries from
hospital administrators as far away as Italy.
While Centennial is expanding its Web-based
offerings, it’s not doing so just to be fashionable.
“Accessibility has been a real issue for busy nurses,
many of whom have children and work impossible
shifts,” says Health Sciences Dean Renée Kenny.
“We were keen to build a new teaching model, one
that’s learner-centred. Courses are designed to be
delivered at the convenience of our students,
instead of at the convenience of the institution.”
Ironically, while the new campus is just down
the street from Centenary Hospital, it’s expanding
its online courses to allow health workers to pursue their education from home or work. “We
know nurses want to learn anytime, anywhere,
and we have to be responsive by offering courses
that fit their busy personal and professional schedules,” says Kenny. She admits it will take considerable effort to affect a sea change in how nurses
view computer-based learning. “But once they try
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it, they get comfortable very quickly,” says Kenny.
Centennial has also been involved in an exciting
“telehomecare” project that links 200 homes with
telenurses, who can monitor the vital signs of
chronically ill patients remotely using Internetbased telecommunications. The technology allows
patients to remain comfortably at home, yet they
have 24-hour access to a healthcare professional.
The home unit can track blood pressure, pulse,
heart and lung sounds, among other characteristics, and provide a live audio/visual link to the nurse
at any time. It’s impressive technology that captured
the attention of the Canadian government, which is
funding this applied research project.
The Centennial HP Science and Technology
Centre, located adjacent to the University of
Toronto at Scarborough Campus (UTSC), will
also offer selected programs in business and
engineering technology. What they will all have
in common is a broad-bandwidth computer network with wireless capability. Every student on
campus will use a computer linked together and
sharing a massive database system that will carry
e-mail, voice, video and graphic information.
Close proximity to the university — Canada’s
largest and most esteemed — has allowed the college to explore joint programming with UTSC.
There are new joint degree/diploma programs in
journalism, paramedicine, industrial microbiology, environmental science and new media. With 10
new degree programs in total, and the new campus
coming online this spring, Ontario’s first college
continues to challenge the definition of community college. And the future looks brighter than ever.
For more information, visit www.centennialcollege.ca.
Written by Mark Toljagic, communications officer at Centennial.
Telenurse Kristen Desouza converses with John Langworthy (inset, on
the screen), a chronically ill patient
who remains comfortably at home
while Kristen checks his vital signs
using Internet-based telehomecare
technology.The demonstration took
place recently at Centennial
College, which will be training
healthcare professionals to use the
equipment and evaluate its effectiveness. The pilot project, which
links 200 homes with telenurses,
is partially funded by the federal
government.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
REAL ESTATE
BRAMPTON 2004
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Recreational fun found
throughout the city
f an active lifestyle is important to you, you’ll
be pleased to know it’s important to
Brampton city staff too. Whether you’re up to
a stroll or an 11-kilometre hike, a leisurely day
of golf or a friendly game of pick-up, Brampton
maintains the grounds and facilities to keep
you hopping.
“The City of Brampton is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles, whether it’s through
recreational activity programs or facilities,” says
Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell.
Select from 3,000 acres of natural parkland.
Lace up your skates at Gage Park in winter, and
splash through its wading pool in summer when
weekend concerts and festivals are also held.
Would you have guessed you could ski in
Brampton? Chinguacousy Park has a hill for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. All ages love to
visit the park’s petting zoo and experience a donkey ride. A variety of sports can be played in its
batting cage, tennis courts, children’s splash pool
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and mini golf course. Summer concerts are held
in the park bandshell.
Professor’s Lake provides Brampton residents
with a large lakeside destination surrounded by a
luxurious neighbourhood. The man-made lake
features groomed sandy beaches, canoeing, paddle boating, and windsurfing.
The Credit, Humber and Etobicoke rivers
weave their way through some of Brampton’s
parks, such as Eldorado Park, nestled on the
banks of the Credit River. Fishing and swimming
are two popular Eldorado activities in summer.
Residents who love competitive sports have 11
arenas and 36 recreation facilities to choose
from. Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre recently
renovated to provide a new aerobics studio and
upgraded weight room. It offered residents free
fitness classes to celebrate. The facility more than
doubled its fitness space to 2,800 square feet and
added a new sprung wood floor, mirrors, and
stereo system.
You can ski, snowboard, snowblade or tube on Chinguacousy ski hill in Brampton. Lessons are available for all these sports,
in addition to public rentals and tow tickets.
Lazy River. For faster action, shoot through the
Shotgun then tumble into a heated pool.
Formula Kartways puts you in the driver seat of
NASCAR-style cars taking you around a 1/4-mile
road course with 13 corners, including a few hairpin turns. The safety of a controlled indoor track
ensures kids won’t do any serious off-roading.
Golf has become the leisure sport of choice
among business types. There’s no better way to
break ground with a new client. Brampton
golfers, whether beginner or professional, can
choose from plenty of public and private greens.
With these and other fun facilities and features,
forget the tube — it’s ‘“game on” in Brampton.
Brampton has two outdoor ice rinks at the
Civic Centre and historic Gage Park, attracting
more than 150,000 skaters each year. The Gage
outdoor rink centres around a gazebo that has
been a community focal point since 1903. Both
rinks feature recorded music.
Swimmers can visit one of six facilities including the Balmoral Tot Pool, Ching Springs Splash
Pool, Eldorado Pool, Gage Park Wading Pool,
Peel Village Wading Pool, and Professor’s Lake.
Wild Water Kingdom is a great place to take
kids for a Saturday of tubing through white
rapids or navigating Canyon Falls. Ride a gentle
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