News release: October 4, 2023
Thanksgiving Day Holiday service hours at Peel Region
Brampton, ON. (October 4, 2023) - Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023.
The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023:
- Access Peel counters (by appointment only)
- Dental Services Contact Centre
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Family Health Call Centre
- Healthy Sexuality Clinics
- Harm Reduction Program - Mobile Van
- Ontario Works in Peel
- Housing Services, Client Services
Vaccination Clinics
There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics open on Monday, October 9.
Peel Works Harm Reduction Services
The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 9, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.
Early Years and Child Care Services
Child Care Subsidy units will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.
Ontario Works in Peel
Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.
Emergency shelter, food or personal support
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.
Peel Living Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
To travel on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 8.
On Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving):
- Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
- Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided.
- All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.
We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.
Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.
Public Transit
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
There will be no waste collection on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day). Waste will be collected one day later that week.
All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Monday, October 9, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.
Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.
Media contact
Lindsay Smith
Communications Coordinator
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
