News Archive

2010 News Releases - ALL

December 2010

• Don’t Forget…Electronic Waste is Not Collected from the Curb - December 29
• Think Heart Before You Clear Snow and Ice - December 29
• Christmas Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Information - December 24
• Final Repairs to Be Completed on Eastbound Lanes of Derry Road at Millcreek Drive in Mississauga - December 20
• Peel Paramedics Bring Christmas Cheer to Peel Children’s Centre - December 17
• Region of Peel Holiday Hours - December 17
• Peel Honours Emergency Communicators Of The Year - December 17
• Peel Paramedics Deliver Toys to Peel Children’s Centre - December 17 - Media Alert
• Eastbound Lanes of Derry Road Closed At Millcreek Drive in Mississauga - December 17 - Media Alert
• Reconnect with the Art Gallery of Peel - December 14
• Emil Kolb Re-elected as Regional Chair - December 9
• Join Us to Honour Peel’s Emergency Communicators of the Year - December 9 - Media Alert
• Peel Immigration Web Portal Celebrates Two Years and 100,000 Visits - December 7
• Traffic Advisory - Temporary Road Closure - McVean Drive South of Castlemore Road in Brampton - December 6 - Traffic Alert
• New Peel Regional Council Takes Office December 9 - December 3
• Peel Immigration Web Portal Celebrates
  Two Years and 100,000 Visits - December 3 - Media Alert
• Need Help? Call 2-1-1 – Your Community Connection - December 1

November 2010

• Fish Bones, Apple Cores and Banana Peels Grow Fresh Flowers - November 30
• The Region of Peel Responds to Provincial Long-term Affordable Housing Strategy - November 29
• Brampton and Mississauga Yard Waste Collection Ends Week of Nov. 29, 2010 - November 22
• Opening the Door to a Better Future – Graduation Ceremony - November 19 - Media Alert
• 9-1-1 Awareness Week Proclaimed By Regional Council - November 19
• Caledon Yard Waste Collection Ends in November - November 15
• Peel Paramedics Awarded for Bravery and Exemplary Service - November 11
• Learning About Pregnancy Just Got Easier! - November 9
• Come Celebrate the 2nd Annual Le Lien Français / the French Link - November 5
• Linking French Services in Peel - November 3 - Media Alert
• Connect with a War Story From Yesteryear - November 1
• The Region of Peel’s Inaugural Run, Walk and Roll 5k
  for the United Way a Huge Success - November 1
• Stop Flushing Money Down the Toilet - November 1

October 2010

• Peel Youth Take on Leadership Role at Conference - October 28
• Election Sign Recycling - October 28
• Media Invite: Transportation Conference Tackles Goods Movement - October 27 - Media Alert
• Flu Clinics: Your Best Shot to Stay Healthy - October 27
• Peel Paramedics Offer Halloween Safety Tips - October 22
• Older Adult Community Fair in Mississauga’s Park Royal/Clarkson Community - October 20 - Media Alert
• Waste Diversion Scores High in Peel - October 19
• Online Registration for the Run, Walk and Roll 5k for the United Way Closes Oct. 21 - October 15
• Region of Peel Adopts 2010 Accessibility Plan - October 8
• Region of Peel Thanksgiving Holiday Hours - October 5
• Brampton and Mississauga - Thanksgiving Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - October 4
• Caledon - Thanksgiving Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - October 4
• Lane Closures Continue on Northbound Winston Churchill Blvd. in Mississauga - October 1 - Media Alert
• Peel Public Health Brings Healthy Smiles to Peel - October 1
• Northbound Lanes of Winston Churchill Blvd Closed in Mississauga - October 1

September 2010

• Expansion of Adult Day Services at Peel Long Term Care Centres - September 29
• Weekly Yard Waste Collection Resumes Oct. 4 in Brampton and Mississauga - September 27
• Conservation Day in Brampton – Saturday, Oct. 2 - September 27
• Conservation Day in Mississauga – Saturday, Sept. 25 - September 20
• Peel Paramedics Commended for Work in Haiti - September 9
• Take a 'Pregnant Pause' on September 9 - September 8
• Road Repair Update: Tomken Road to Reopen at Noon Today - September 8 - Media Alert
• Road Closure on Tomken Road in Mississauga Due to Watermain Repairs - September 7
• September is Literacy Month in Peel - September 7

August 2010

• Region of Peel Labour Day Holiday Hours - August 31
• Labour Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - - August 30
• Labour Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - - August 30
• Curbside Waste Collection Exemption Period Sept. 7 to 17 - August 30
• Receive $60 Instant Rebate on High Efficiency Toilets at Home Depot - August 9
• New Paramedic and Fire Station Arriving on Scene - August 5
• West Nile Virus-positive Mosquitoes Found in Peel - August 5

July 2010

• Region of Peel Civic Holiday Hours - July 27
• Civic Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - - July 26
• Civic Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - - July 26
• Southbound Lane Reductions on Dixie Road in Brampton - July 23
• Registration Opens Today for the Region of Peel’s Inaugural Run, Walk and Roll 5k for the United Way - July 22
• Peel’s Accessible Transportation Services will Resume Monday - July 15
• Maanjidowin 'The Gathering' - A Friendship that Transcends Time - July 6
• Queen Street Lane Restrictions - Brampton - July 1

June 2010

• Peel Heritage Complex Officially Breaks Ground - June 29
• Biweekly Summer Yard Waste Collection Starts July 5 - Brampton and Mississauga - June 28
• Canada Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - June 24
• Region of Peel Canada Day Holiday Hours - June 24
• Official Groundbreaking - Peel Heritage Complex Expansion - June 24 - Media Alert
• Mayfield/Highway 50 Commuter Parking Lot to Open June 28 - June 23
• Launch of Peel's Aboriginal Family Program - June 22
• Canada Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - June 22
• Run, Walk and Roll 5K for the United Way Coming to Peel - June 22
• Peel Region Official Plan Review Completed - June 18
• Transhelp Service Update During G8/G20 - June 18 - Media Alert
• Road Closure and Detour Route: Forks of the Credit Road - June 15
• Bike Fashion Show: Cycling in a Wedding Gown, Business Attire and Evening Wear as the New Norm - June 15
• World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Peel - June 14
• Picnic for Young Parents in Peel Celebrates 10 Years - June 9
• Water Smart Peel Offers Summertime Gardening Tips - June 9
• Accessible Transportation Services Affected By Red Cross and CUPE Strike - June 7
• Plan Underway in Peel to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus - June 7
• Peel Recognized for Air Quality Improvement Efforts - June 3
• Peel Housing Corporation Focuses on Building Customer Confidence - June 3
• Peel Plans to Reduce Smoking and Improve Residents’ Health - June 1

May 2010

• Stay Active to Prevent a Fall - May 31
• New Online Map for Cycling and Walking in Peel Region - May 27
• Peel Regional Council Proclaims May 30 – June 5 National Access Awareness Week - May 26
• Family Fun Day for All on May 29 - May 20
• Project Lifesaver Peel Comes to Peel Region - May 20
• Peel Paramedics Give Child/Youth Mental Health Centre Campus a Spring Makeover - May 18 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Victoria Day Holiday Hours - May 18
• Long Weekend Partying Calls for Responsible Hosts - May 17
• Region of Peel celebrates National Nursing Week - May 14
• New Regional Growth Management, Employment Areas and Greenbelt Policies - May 11
• Curbside Waste Collection Exemption Period - May 25 to June 4 - May 10
• Victoria Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - May 10
• Victoria Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - May 10
• Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility Open House - Saturday May 8 - May 7 - Media Alert
• Lane Closures on Steeles Ave. West, West of Hwy.10 in Brampton - May 5

April 2010

• May is Museum Month
  Do you know what the largest artifact is at the Peel Heritage Complex? - April 30
• Don’t Miss the Peel Integrated Waste Management Facility Open House - Saturday, May 8 - April 28
• Be Ready. Be Prepared. Create Your Kit. - April 28
• Region Hosts International Summit on Energy Management - April 28
• Register Today for Region of Peel’s 2010 United Way Golf Tournament - April 28
• Region Hosts International Summit on Energy Management
  April 26 and 27 - April 19
• In-store Instant Rebates on High Efficiency Toilets - April 16
• Community Investment Funding Applications Now Accepted Until June 1 - April 12
• Be Part of Peel’s History - April 1

March 2010

• Region of Peel Easter Holiday Hours - March 30
• Electronic Waste No Longer Collected From the Curb Or Apartment Buildings - March 29
• Easter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Caledon - March 26
• Easter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Brampton and Mississauga - March 26
• Region Awarded $200,000 Rebate from Enbridge Gas - March 26
• Yard Waste Collection in Caledon Resumes Week of March 29 - March 22
• Yard Waste Collection Resumes March 29. Brampton and Mississauga - March 22
• Lane Reductions On McLaughlin Road in Brampton - March 19
• Don’t Take a Break From Eating Well This March - March 10
• 2010/2011 Waste Management Information Guide Coming to Your Home - March 10
• Peel Housing Corporation Receives Quality Assurance Designation From Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario - March 5
• Free Tax Preparation Services for Low Income Individuals and Families - March 3
• Peel Goods Movement Task Force Begins and Moves Forward - March 2
• When One Door Closes, a Website Opens - March 2
• Peel Housing Corporation to Be Recognized as First Canadian Social Housing Provider to Achieve Certification From the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (frpo) - March 1 - Media Alert

February 2010

• Over $1 Million Worth of On-farm Water-quality Protection - February 25
• Is Your Senior Kindergarten Child Ready for School?
  Survey being sent home with SK children the week of March 1 - February 23
• Region of Peel Recognized By Institute of Internal Auditors - February 18
• Open the Door Graduation - February 17 - Media Alert
• Watermain Construction and Speed Limit Change on Old Church Road in Caledon - February 16
• Family Day Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Brampton and Mississauga - February 8
• Family Day Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Caledon - February 8
• Region of Peel Family Day Holiday Hours - February 5
• Peel Region Unveils Labour Market Survey Findings - First Peel-specific report shows immigrants lagging behind in accessing the job market - February 4
• Peel Heritage Complex is Expanding - February 4

January 2010

• Peel Regional Council Approves 2010 Budget - Essential Services Maintained with Some Priority Service Enhancements - January 27
• Former NHL Referee will Sign New Book at Peel Heritage Complex - January 27
• Free Admission at Peel Heritage Complex Over Family Day Weekend - January 26
• Peel Region Receives National Quality Institute’s Highest Honour - January 26
• Time is Muscle. Peel Paramedics and Trillium Cardiology Teams Work Together to Save Lives Under 'code Stemi' - January 22
• Community Recycling Centre Drop-off Fees Waived for Tires and Select Electronics - January 21
• Volunteers Help Peel Eat Well - January 15
• Peel Heritage Complex Hosts International Artists for a Limited Time - January 14

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