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Recent news releases

• PAMA Wins Brampton Board of Trade Business Excellence Award - October 23
• Regional Council adopts Peel’s first Community Safety and Well-being Plan (2020-2024) - October 22
• Peel loan program addresses housing affordability for homeowners and renters - October 19
• New Contemporary Caribbean Art Exhibition to Launch at PAMA - October 14
• 12-month pilot pest control subsidy program and study to be launched in the Region of Peel - October 9
• Region of Peel welcomes Provincial announcement in support of Main Street businesses - October 8
• Region of Peel is One of Eight Canadian Municipalities to Receive Triple A Credit Rating by S&P Global Ratings - October 5
• Fall curbside battery collection resumes across Peel - October 5
• Thanksgiving Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - October 5
• Region of Peel hires Janice Baker as CAO - October 1
• Region of Peel confirms first case of West Nile Virus this year - September 28
• Automated Speed Enforcement cameras now in Caledon - September 28
• What’s on this September at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives - September 15
• New electric vehicle charging stations available at Southfields Community Centre - September 14
• Update on Regional buildings reopening to the public - September 11
• New electric vehicle charging stations to have grand opening at Southfields Community Centre - September 11
• Fall garbage exemption period is suspended across Peel - September 8
• Correction to Labour Day Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - September 4
• Labour Day Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - September 3
• Correction to COVID-19 travel advice given at Brampton Press Conference on August 26th, 2020 - September 1
• Region of Peel is one of eight Canadian municipalities to receive Triple A Credit rating by Moody’s Investors Service - August 31
• Reduced extended hours for Community Recycling Centres as of September - August 31
• Region of Peel to meet with the Province to discuss Peel’s challenges and advocate for support - August 14
• First West Nile virus positive mosquitoes of 2020 found in Peel - August 13
• PAMA Appoints New Supervisor of Arts and Culture - August 11
• Region of Peel receives over $276 million in federal funding to support Affordable Housing Master Plan - August 7
• Peel takes steps to change way 911 calls for mental health crises are handled - July 30
• PAMA Continues their Staycation Home Series and launches two New Virtual Exhibitions in August! - July 29
• Civic Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - July 23
• Outdoor water use advisory lifted - July 21
• Brampton Curling Club site to host mobile COVID-19 testing centre - July 21
• Outdoor water use advisory in effect for Mississauga and Brampton - July 13
• Statement from Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair recognizing the Goods Movement industry during COVID-19 - July 13
• Peel takes first step toward mandatory non-medical masks - June 30
• Peel provides recommendations to safely re-open building water systems that have been shut down due to COVID-19 - June 29
• Peel reminds residents to dispose of ceramic and porcelain tiles properly - June 29
• Jim Archdekin Community Centre to host next mobile COVID-19 testing centre - June 26
• Region of Peel continues to respond to COVID-19 and plans for recovery - June 26
• Region of Peel celebrates Pride in Peel - June 25
• Canada Day holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - June 24
• PAMA celebrates Canada Day, Peel Pride and kicks off Summer Staycations @ Home - June 24
• Extended hours announced as mobile COVID-19 testing returns to Brampton - June 24
• Peel Public Health calls on citizens to commit to the “Core Four” of COVID-19 recovery - June 23
• Last call for Art Voice youth showcase - June 17
• Upcoming mobile testing at Meadowvale Community Centre - June 17
• Peel Paramedics warn public of missing narcotics - June 15
• Mobile COVID-19 testing in Caledon part of larger strategy - June 12
• Changes to fees at Peel's Community Recycling Centres and extended summer hours - June 12
• Mobile COVID-19 testing in Malton this Friday - June 9
• Pop-up COVID-19 testing in Brampton this Wednesday part of expanded Peel strategy - June 8
• Garbage exemption period is suspended across Peel - June 8
• Take care in heat: Heat warning issued for Peel Region - May 25
• May is Museum Month – join our virtual celebration! - May 13
• Victoria Day holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - May 13
• Peel's COVID-19 response helping to flatten the curve of spread in homeless shelters - May 7
• Automated Speed Enforcement cameras coming to Caledon - April 30
• Region of Peel recognizes National Day of Mourning - April 28
• Help capture this time in history and create a Peel Time Capsule - April 27
• Peel implements COVID-19 prevention measures in shelter system and collaborates with community partners to create isolation and recovery programs - April 23
• Donations of clothing and other reusable goods in Peel, during COVID-19 - April 21
• It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week - Stay alert and use extra caution - April 20
• Statement from Nando Iannicca, Chair, Peel Regional Council - April 18
• New guidelines for garbage disposal across Peel during the COVID-19 outbreak - April 13
• Community spread COVID-19 death at Brampton Civic Hospital - April 9
• Easter Holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - April 8
• Spring curbside battery collection is suspended - April 6
• Peel Paramedic tests positive for COVID-19 - April 5
• Two more deaths in Peel due to COVID-19 - April 3
• Peel Medical Officer of Health extends apologies for COVID-19 test result error - April 2
• Peel Public Health extends condolences to family of second victim of COVID-19 - April 2
• Region of Peel opens emergency child care centres to support health care and frontline workers - April 2
• Region of Peel takes stronger steps to protect residents against COVID-19 - April 1
• Death in Peel related to COVID-19 - March 31
• Reporting Non-Compliance in Peel Region - March 31
• Region of Peel COVID-19 Community Response Table - March 30
• Region of Peel mobilizing to prevent and manage spread of COVID-19 among Peel's homeless residents - March 30
• Waste service changes across the Region during COVID-19 outbreak - March 30
• Region of Peel announces financial relief measures due to COVID-19 - March 27
• Region of Peel clarification on alleged COVID-19 risk at Tim Horton’s location in Brampton - March 22
• Peel Public Health advises non-essential businesses and event venues to close to help protect the public from COVID-19 - March 20
• PAMA is your #MuseumFromHome - March 20
• Update on the Region of Peel services and facility closures - March 19
• Region of Peel declares Emergency to protect health and safety of residents and staff - March 18
• Region of Peel reminding residents not to flush wipes or paper towels - March 17
• 24-hour retail delivery in the Region of Peel - March 16
• Peel Public Health advises nightclubs, movie theatres and concert venues to close to help protect the public from COVID-19 - March 16
• Regional services and facilities temporarily affected to reduce risk of COVID-19 in Peel - March 16
• Advice for the community on COVID-19 and when to access health care - March 14
• Peel Public Health recommends additional COVID-19 precautions to protect Peel - March 13
• Select passengers of Lufthansa Flight 470 directed to self-isolate and call public health - March 9
• Peel Public Health reports third case of COVID-19 - March 8
• Possible COVID-19 exposure on MiWay Transit bus - March 6
• Peel Public Health reports second case of COVID-19 in spouse of first case - March 6
• Peel Public Health reports first positive case of COVID-19 in Peel - March 5
• STEAM into March Break at PAMA - March 5
• Investigation into workplace exposure to COVID-19 in Peel - March 3
• Yard waste collection begins week of March 9 across the Region - March 2
• Exciting contemporary artists coming to PAMA this winter - February 19
• Let's Talk about Trash Weekend and Free Family Day Fun at PAMA - February 11
• Family Day holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - February 10
• Enjoy a Valentine’s Celebration at PAMA Thursday’s: Museum by Moonlight - February 4
• Our Voices, Our Journeys Community Exhibition launches at PAMA for Black History Month - January 29
• Winter Fun Fest at PAMA this Sunday - January 21
• Reminder about Peel’s winter garbage exemption period - January 20
• Stay safe while using less salt this winter - January 10
• Region of Peel offers new Child Development Supports at EarlyON Centres - January 7
• Christmas tree collection in the Region of Peel - January 6

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