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2012 News Releases - ALL

December 2012

• Paramedics Deliver Gift-filled Sleighs to Peel Children’s Centre - December 19
• Road Work Completed on Bramalea Road Northbound Just South of East Drive in Brampton - December 18 - Media Alert
• Holiday Season Service and Delivery in Peel Region - December 18
• Media Alert: Lane Closures on Bramalea Road Northbound Just South of East Drive in Brampton - December 18 - Media Alert
• Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Information - December 17
• Peel Paramedics Deliver Gifts to Peel Children’s Centre - December 17 - Media Alert
• Add Some Art and Culture to Your Plans This Holiday Season with a Visit to PAMA - December 13
• Region of Peel Honours Four Emergency Communicators of the Year - December 13
• Lanes Re-opened at Torbram and Steeles Intersection - December 13 - Media Alert
• Torbram and Steeles Intersection Lane Closures - December 12 - Media Alert
• Turn Winter “BLAHS” into “AHS” at PAMA’s Winter Break Camps - December 10
• Join Us to Honour Emergency Communicators of the Year in Peel Region as Part of 9-1-1 Awareness Week - December 10 - Media Alert
• Regional Council Holds the Line on Taxes - 0.5 Per Cent Tax Hike - December 7
• Delays at Highway 50 and Rutherford/Castlemore Intersection - December 5
• All lanes on Steeles westbound west of Hurontario (Hwy. 10) now open - December 2 - Media Alert

November 2012

• Lanes Re-opened on Dixie Road South of Britannia Road East in Mississauga - November 29 - Media Alert
• Morning Lane Closures Nov. 29 on Dixie Road South of Britannia Road East in Mississauga - November 28 - Media Alert
• 2-1-1 Supports Residents in Peel Region Who Need a Helping Hand This Holiday Season - November 26
• Peel Smoking Rate Down, but Burden Still Immense - November 23
• Peel Paramedics Support Students Attempting CPR World Record - November 23 - Media Alert
• Local History on Display at the New Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives - November 23
• Festivities Mark the Official Grand Opening of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives - November 20
• George Street North Now Open Between Nelson Street West and Railroad Street in Brampton - November 19 - Media Alert
• Closure on George Street North Between Nelson Street West and Railroad Street in Brampton - November 16
• 2011 Census: Punjabi Top Home Language Spoken in Peel Other Than English - November 14
• Lanes Re-opened on Airport Road Between Bovaird Drive East and North Park Drive in Brampton - November 14 - Media Alert
• Airport Road Closed Southbound Between Bovaird Drive East and North Park Drive in Brampton - November 13 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Congratulates Regional Chair on Receiving Award - November 9
• Peel Paramedics Awarded for Exemplary Service - November 8
• Paramedics Look to Boost Peel’s Bystander CPR Rate - November 1
• Peel Roads Using Recycled Aggregates to Save Money and Go Green - November 1
• Do You Love Your Tap Water? - November 1

October 2012

• The Region of Peel is Advising Residents and Businesses to be Prepared for Severe Weather Conditions - October 29
• Warning for Drivers: Winston Churchill Boulevard, Caledon
  Use alternative roads or exercise caution between Terra Cotta and Olde Base Line - October 29 - Media Alert
• The Regional Municipality of Peel Commits to Advance the Green Economy and Improve the Air Through Partnership - October 26
• It’s Trick Or Treat Time at PAMA - October 26
• Peel Community Unites for 3rd Annual 5k Run, Walk and Roll - October 26 - Media Alert
• Peel Paramedics Remind Trick-or-treaters to Be Safe - October 24
• Conservation Day in Brampton – Saturday, Oct. 27 - October 19
• Supportive Environments, Not Obesity, New Focus for a Healthier Peel - October 19
• Portion of First Gulf Boulevard in Brampton Closed
  on Monday October 22 - October 18 - Media Alert
• Canada’s Finest Athletes Support Run, Walk and Roll - October 15
• What's Growing in Peel This Fall? - October 15
• Peel Report: Health at Serious Risk Before Youth Even Start High School - October 11
• Location Change for the Next Peel Regional Council Meeting - October 9 - Media Alert
• 2011 Census: Peel Region’s Population Continues to Grow and Change - October 5
• Low Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in Peel: Survey - October 4
• Thanksgiving Day Service Hours at the Region of Peel - October 2
• Thanksgiving Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - - October 2
• Thanksgiving Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - - October 2
• More Than 1,000 People Celebrate the Pama Art Gallery Opening - October 1

September 2012

• Peel Region Adopts By-law Protecting Minors From Harmful Effects of Indoor Tanning - September 28
• Conservation Day in Mississauga – Saturday, Sept. 29 - September 24
• Peel Regional Council Approves Development Charges By-law Funds Will Support Growth Development In Peel - September 14
• Council Approves Additional Support for Peel’s Early Learning and Child Care System - September 13
• Alcohol and Pregnancy Do Not Mix – Enjoy a Mocktail Instead! - September 4

August 2012

• Region of Peel Toilet Replacement Program Ending - August 31
• Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Launches New Website and Try It For $20 Programming - August 30
• Curbside Waste Collection Exemption Period
  - Sept. 4 to 14 - August 28
• Labour Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule
  - Caledon - August 28
• Labour Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule
  - Brampton and Mississauga - August 28
• Labour Day Service Hours at the Region of Peel - August 28
• Peel Public Health Offering Free HPV Immunization to Young Women in Peel - August 17
• Peel Region’s First Probable Human Case - West Nile Virus in More Mosquitoes Earlier - August 16

July 2012

• Region of Peel’s Civic Holiday Service Hours - July 31
• Civic Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - July 30
• Civic Holiday Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - July 30
• Lanes Reopened on Dixie Road at Bloor Street - July 26 - Media Alert
• Prenatal Programs Encourage Informed Choices - July 25
• Intermittent Lane Closures on Cawthra at Burnhamthorpe for Watermain Preparation Work - July 24
• Public Works Strike Ends at the Region of Peel
  Regional Council Ratifies Agreement for More Than 280 Employees - July 24
• Public Works Union Employees Ratify Tentative Agreement
  with Region of Peel - July 20
• Survey to Help Peel Achieve 46,000 More Cycling Trips a Day Within Five Years - July 20
• Peel Cardiac Arrest Patients Get Cool Treatment - July 20
• Is Your Garden Feeling the Heat? - July 19
• Region of Peel and CUPE Local 966 Reach a Tentative Agreement for Public Works Employees - July 19
• Road Work Completed on Mcvean Drive South of Castlemore Road in Brampton - July 17 - Media Alert
• Safety a Top Priority for the Region of Peel - July 16
• Statement From the Region of Peel
  Public Works Bargaining Update - July 12
• North and South Bound Left Lanes on Dixie Road at Bloor Street Closed for Two Weeks - July 11 - Media Alert
• West Nile Virus-positive Mosquitoes Found in Peel - July 10
• Road Work Completed on Qew Westbound and North Service Road in Mississauga - July 8
• Road Work Completed on Mississauga Road at Meadowvale Boulevard in Mississauga - July 8
• Two Lanes Now Open on QEW Westbound Between Cawthra Road and Hurontario Street in Mississauga - July 7 - Media Alert
• QEW Westbound Closed Between Cawthra Road and Hurontario Street in Mississauga - July 7 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Striking Employees Return to Work Next Week - July 6
• Yard Waste Collection Starts in Brampton and Mississauga - July 6
• Lane Closure on Mississauga Road at Meadowvale Boulevard in Mississauga - July 5 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Council Ratifies Collective Agreements for Striking Bargaining Units - July 5
• Lane Closure on McVean Drive South of Castlemore Road in Brampton - July 4 - Media Alert
• Statement to the Media - Region of Peel Presents Final Offers of Collective Agreements to CUPE Local 966 - July 3
• Connect with Passages and Tell Us Your Story for a Chance to Win a Prize - July 3

June 2012

• Get Ready to Knit Up a Storm at PAMA’s Community Yarn Storming Event - June 28 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel and CUPE 966 Impose Media Blackout - June 27 - Media Alert
• Peel Region Official Plan First in the Greater Golden Horseshoe to get OMB Approval - June 27
• Registration Opens Today for the Region of Peel’s 3rd Annual Run, Walk and Roll 5k to Support the United Way! - June 27
• Region of Peel Labour Disruption Update: Negotiations to Continue with CUPE Local 966 for Human Services Staff - June 25
• Peel’s TransHelp Office Continues to Fulfil All Ride Requests for Clients Despite Strike - June 25
• Region of Peel’s Canada Day Service Hours - June 25
• Canada Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - June 25
• Canada Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - June 25
• Region of Peel and Paramedic Union Take Next Step to Negotiating a Bargaining Agreement - June 22
• Peel’s Water is Safe to Drink - June 21
• 2011 Census: Peel Residents Are Still the Youngest in the GTA - June 19
• Peel Public Health Warns Residents to Reduce the Risk From Tattoos and Piercings - June 18
• Statement to the Media: Union creates disruption at Region of Peel - June 14
• Peel Paramedics Warn Public of Missing Narcotics - June 10
• Region of Peel Service and Labour Disruption Update: TransHelp Negotiations Break Down and Will Be on Strike - June 10
• The Mosquitoes are Coming – Learn How to Prevent West Nile Virus - June 6
• Yard Waste Collection in Brampton and Mississauga Suspended to Maintain Other Collection Services - June 5
• Hold, Donate, Take It and Plan
  Tips to Manage Your Community Recycling Centre Materials - June 5
• PEEL REGION LABOUR DISRUPTION UPDATE: Public Works Employees on Strike - Human Services Bargaining Team Rejects Revised Offer - June 4

May 2012

• Peel Public Health Contacting Residents about Measles Exposure - May 30
• Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Official Opening Dates Announced - May 30
• Human Services Strike Update: Hours of Service Changes - May 25
• A Day of Firsts for Peel Regional Paramedic Services
  The first of four Paramedic reporting stations officially opens - May 23
• The Region of Peel’s Eighth Annual Energy Matters Summit on May 28-29 - May 22 - Media Alert
• Conservation Day in Mississauga – Saturday, May - May 22
• Human Services Union Membership Rejects Tentative Agreement - May 17
• Victoria Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Brampton and Mississauga - May 15
• Curbside Waste Collection Exemption Period May 22 to June 1 - May 15
• Victoria Day Waste Collection and Recycling Centre Schedule - Caledon - May 15
• Region of Peel’s Victoria Day Service Hours - May 14
• GTA Residents Prefer More-Walkable Communities - May 10
• One in Five Women Affected by Postpartum Mood Disorders – National Mental Health Week - May 8
• Limited Access to PAMA Archives, May 7 - June 15 - May 7
• Pour a Glass of Peel’s Safe, Clean Water During Drinking Water Week - May 7
• Human Services Employees in Peel Region on Strike - May 3
• Emergency Preparedness Matters. Learn How to Prepare. - May 1

April 2012

• Don’t Miss the Peel Curing Facility Open House – Saturday, May 12 - April 30
• Goods Movement Plan Receives Endorsement From Peel Regional Council - April 30
• Region’s Subsidized Housing Wait List Now Stands at 11 Years - April 26
• New Space, New Name: Introducing the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives - April 26
• Peel Regional Council Meeting and Early Learning and Child Care Task Force Meeting Times and Location on Thursday, April 26 - April 23 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Launches Open Data Pilot - April 19
• Dixie Road in Mississauga Closed Next Weekend - April 19
• Register Now for Peel Region’s Annual Energy Matters Summit, May 28-29 - April 18
• East Drive in Brampton Closed for a Watermain Break - April 18 - Media Alert
• Peel Regional Council Meeting and Early Learning and Child Care Task Force Meetings New Time and Location on April 12 - April 11 - Media Alert
• Easter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule and Crc Closures for Brampton and Mississauga - April 2
• Easter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule and Crc Closures for Caledon - April 2

March 2012

• Region of Peel Looking to Develop More Affordable Housing - March 30
• Region of Peel’s Easter Holiday Service Hours - March 30
• Peel Council Approves Short-Term Waste Disposal Option - March 29
• Breastfeeding Videos Now Available in Seven Languages - March 28
• Media Arts Contest to Engage Peel Youth and Seek Solutions to Prevent Youth Violence - March 26
• Weekly Yard Waste Collection Resumes April 2 in Brampton and Mississauga - March 26
• Weekly Yard Waste Collection Resumes April 2 in Caledon - March 26
• Region of Peel is Switching Off Lights for Earth Hour - March 21
• Bolton's Population Reports an Estimated Growth of 5% Since 2006 - March 19
• A New Food and Farming Action Plan for the Golden Horseshoe is Launched - March 19
• Lane Reductions on Britannia Road in Mississauga - March 16 - Media Alert
• Steeles Avenue in Brampton to Be Reduced to One Lane - March 14
• Encouraging Conservation Through World Water Initiatives - March 13
• 2012/2013 Waste Management Guide Coming to Your Home - March 12
• Region of Peel and Peel Regional Police Employees Raise More than $500,000 for Local United Way - March 8
• Peel Certified General Accountants Offer Income Tax Preparation Services for Low Income Individuals and Families - March 6
• Paul Nguyen Receives Prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for Jane-finch.com - March 2
• System Audit Equals Significant Cost and Water Savings - March 1

February 2012

• Media Alert: Denise Street Near Dundas and Queensway in Mississauga Now Open - February 29 - Media Alert
• Media Alert: Denise Street Closed Near Dundas and Queensway in Mississauga, Water Disruption - February 27 - Media Alert
• Peel Hosts Second Community Forum for Social Assistance Review - February 23
• Hepatitis A Case Identified in Harvey’s Restaurant - February 16
• 2011 Census: Peel Region’s Population Reported a Growth of 11.8% since 2006 - February 16
• New Directory for Young Peel Parents - February 16
• Peel Welcomes Early Child Development Experts from Across North America to Unveil New Research - February 16 - Media Alert
• Peel Region Initiates ‘Clean Carpet Campaign’ - February 15
• Family Day Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Brampton and Mississauga - February 13
• Family Day Waste Collection Schedule and Community Recycling Centre Closures - Caledon - February 13
• Region of Peel Holiday Hours - February 13
• Road Work Completed on Old Derry Road in Mississauga - February 10 - Media Alert
• Old Derry Road Closed From Second Line West to Historic Trail in Mississauga - February 9
• Have a Parenting or Pregnancy Question? Ask a Nurse on Facebook - February 8
• North Service Road in Mississauga Remains Closed - February 5 - Media Alert
• North Service Road in Mississauga To Be Closed This Weekend - February 4 - Media Alert
• Internationally Recognized Researcher to Speak at Conference Exploring the Future of Early Child Development in Canada - February 2

January 2012

• Road Work Completed on Steeles Avenue West, West of Hwy 10 in Brampton - January 29 - Media Alert
• Lane Closures on Steeles Avenue West, West of Hwy 10 in Brampton - January 28 - Media Alert
• Peel Regional Council Task Force to Review Early Learning and Child Care in Peel - January 27
• Peel Regional Council Meeting to Discuss Redirection of Child Care Funding - January 25 - Media Alert
• Malton Celebrates New Paramedic Base - January 24
• Road Work Completed in Mississauga on Dundas Street West, East of Mississauga Road - January 23
• Road Work Completed on Winston Churchill Blvd South of Derry Road West in Mississauga - January 23
• Malton Paramedic Station Completion - January 23 - Media Alert
• Region of Peel Staff Report Proposes Child Care Funding Be Redirected to Increase Subsidies and Help Providers Manage Changing Demands - January 20
• Lane Closure in Mississauga on Dundas Street West, East of Mississauga Road - January 20 - Media Alert
• Lane Closure on Winston Churchill Blvd South of Derry Road West in Mississauga - January 20 - Media Alert
• Peel Long Term Care Praised By Province for Pilot Program - January 17
• Free Disposal at Bolton Community Recycling Centre - January 12
• Explore Brampton’s Rich Artistic History - January 12
• New Emergency Detour Route Identified for Hwy 410 and Hwy 10, Caledon
  - Traffic signs with detour directions now installed along roads - January 9

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