2020 News Releases
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JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember- A turning point: COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Peel - December 23
- Winter support services available for people experiencing homelessness - December 22
- Statement on holiday gatherings - December 20
- Region of Peel and the Province of Ontario partner to address human sex trafficking in Peel - December 11
- Region of Peel’s proposed development charges by-law approved - December 10
- Holiday Season Service and Delivery in Peel Region - December 10
- Waste collection updates for the holiday season - December 9
- Region of Peel Remains Committed to Continuous Improvement - December 3
- Home for the Holidays this December with PAMA - December 2
- Upcoming changes to waste services in Peel - November 27
- Region of Peel and community partners raise awareness for family and intimate partner violence - November 25
- Region of Peel announces the retirement of Stephen VanOfwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer - November 23
- Regional buildings to implement restricted access - November 19
- Peel to charge businesses that fail to take steps to prevent or stop spread of COVID-19 - November 14
- Peel Regional Council takes steps to ensure greater transparency and accountability of the Special Investigations Unit Act in Ontario - November 13
- Region of Peel announces Andrea Warren as Acting Commissioner of Public Works while recruitment efforts commence - November 11
- Press conference and Q&A discussing Letter of Instruction - November 9
- Peel Public Health confirms COVID-19 outbreak at The Sikh Heritage Centre - November 9
- Region of Peel launches expanded Peel Outreach Team services to help end homelessness - November 9
- Peel mandates even stricter restrictions than Red - Control to slow spread of COVID-19 - November 7
- Region of Peel supports the province’s plan to improve blue box recycling program - October 30
- Get the flu shot in Peel - October 29
- 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
- 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
