2021 News Releases
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JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember- Peel Public Health rescinds Section 22 Class Order for workplaces - December 24
- Region of Peel receives donation of 20 acres of land - December 20
- Holiday Season Service and Delivery in the Region of Peel - December 13
- Waste collection strike in Peel is over - December 9
- Region of Peel will require vendors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - December 6
- Disruption to waste collection services in some areas of Peel Region - December 6
- Peel Region confirms first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant - December 4
- Peel Public Health adding 27,000 new appointments for pediatric vaccination and increasing school-based clinic availability - December 3
- Region of Peel’s 2022 Budget Approved by Council - December 2
- Join PAMA online this December for Home for the Holidays - December 2
- COVID-19 exposure on November 20 at Mississauga Convention Centre wedding ceremony - December 1
- Highlights from the Region of Peel's 2022 Budget Presentations - November 25
- COVID-19 exposure at ceremonies held at National Banquet Hall and Sri Singh Sabha Malton in Mississauga - November 25
- Region of Peel and community partners encourage Peel to 'Break The Silence' about violence against women - November 25
- Regional Council to Begin Deliberating Peel’s Proposed 2022 Budget Tomorrow - November 24
- COVID-19 vaccines available for Peel’s youngest superheroes - November 22
- Residents who attended a funeral at New Life Covenant Centre in Mississauga on November 13 exposed to COVID-19 - November 20
- Residents who attended a religious event at Nanaksar Thath Isher Darbar in Brampton on November 13 exposed to COVID-19 - November 20
- Peel Public Health advises residents to get their annual flu shot - November 17
- Region of Peel’s proposed 2022 budget now available - November 15
- Peel Public Health adds 12-week grace period to Letter of Instruction for 12-year-olds participating in indoor organized sports - November 12
- New Sheridan Centre clinic key to Peel’s vaccine readiness this Fall/Winter - November 11
- Residents who attended a wedding event at Apollo Convention Centre in Mississauga on October 29 exposed to COVID-19 - November 8
- Residents who attended an overnight birthday event at Chandni Convention Centre in Brampton on October 23-24 exposed to COVID-19 - November 3
- Peel asks for additional feedback on changes to water/wastewater rate charges - November 3
- Lest We Forget, Honouring Remembrance Day with PAMA - November 3
- “We’re ready when you are”: Peel Region announces fall and winter vaccination plan - October 29
- Region of Peel’s 2021 Continuous Improvement Program Results in Enhanced Service Delivery - October 28
- Brampton’s Save Max Sports Centre to re-open for COVID-19 vaccinations - October 28
- Region of Peel announces Patricia Caza permanent Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services - October 25
- Peel asks what it would be like if there wasn’t any water - October 21
- Individuals who attended wedding events at Red Rose Convention Centre and Candles Banquet Hall in Mississauga on October 8th and 9th exposed to COVID-19 - October 18
- Proof of vaccination required for youth sports participants 12 and older effective November 1 - October 15
- Peel Region revises Section 22 Orders for individuals and businesses - October 14
- Peel expanding vaccine clinic network to provide 200,000 doses a month as eligibility increases - October 14
- Region of Peel Furthers Commitment to BlackNorth Pledge - October 14
- Individuals who attended wedding events at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Malton in Mississauga on October 3 exposed to COVID-19 - October 8
- Celebrate October with PAMA! - October 6
- Thanksgiving day service hours at the Region of Peel - October 5
- Residents who attended wedding events at Chandni Victoria Hall in Mississauga on September 24th and 26th exposed to COVID-19 - October 1
- Contribute to a greener Peel with fall curbside battery pickup - September 28
- Residents who attended a wedding reception at Le Treport Wedding & Convention Centre in Mississauga on September 17th exposed to COVID-19 - September 25
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Service Hours at the Region of Peel - September 22
- Weekly yard waste collection begins soon in Brampton and Mississauga - September 21
- Peel confirms first probable human case of West Nile virus this year - September 17
- S&P Global Ratings Reaffirms Region of Peel’s Triple A Credit Rating - September 16
- Region of Peel completes first workforce census - September 16
- Election signs can be dropped off at three Peel Community Recycling Centres free of charge - September 16
- PAMA continues its ongoing commitment to the Indigenous communities in Peel Region and beyond - September 15
- Peel Region launching Vax Van - a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic - September 14
- Residents who attended a wedding at Capitol Banquet Centre in Mississauga on September 5th exposed to COVID-19 - September 12
- Region of Peel Highlights its Priorities for the 2021 Federal Election - September 10
- Region of Peel Council Confirms Recognition for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th - September 10
- Participants who attended a hockey tournament at the CAA Centre and Meadowvale Four Rinks Arena on August 27-29 exposed to COVID-19 - September 8
- Region of Peel Releases Anti-Racism & Systemic Discrimination Statement - September 8
- Fall garbage exemption period suspended across Peel - September 7
- Party guests at Studio Chaar Productions in Mississauga urged to get tested for COVID-19 - September 3
- Patrons who attended Sugar Daddy's Nightclub in Mississauga on August 20-22 exposed to COVID-19 - September 1
- Labour Day Holiday Service Hours at the Region of Peel - August 30
- Region of Peel will establish Employee Vaccination Policy - August 26
- Peel Public Health strongly recommends businesses include employee vaccination policies in their COVID-19 workplace safety plan - August 25
- COVID-19 Exposures: Patrons who attended &Company Resto Bar in Mississauga on August 6-8 or August 13-15 - August 17
- Patrons who attended Her. nightclub in Mississauga on August 6-8 exposed to COVID-19 - August 13
- Region of Peel to meet with the Province to discuss Peel’s challenges and advocate for support - August 13
- Paint Peel in a day! PAMA calling both local artists and youth volunteers this August - August 11
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues recall warning for Nature’s Touch Frozen Food Inc., various frozen mangoes - August 6
- From painting, soccer training to a botanical exhibition participate in many online activities with PAMA this August - July 28
- Civic Holiday Service Hours at the Region of Peel - July 26
- First West Nile virus positive mosquitoes for 2021 found in Peel - July 23
- Moody’s Investors Service Reaffirms Region of Peel’s Aaa Credit Rating - July 22
- It’s Vax to School time! - July 20
- Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives upgrades underway - July 14
- Do you drive for your job? Peel is hosting a vaccine clinic this weekend for you - July 14
- Peel celebrates another vaccine milestone in marking transitions to clinic offerings - July 14
- Peel to host all-night vaccine clinic at Save Max Sports Centre this Saturday - July 8
- Share your feedback on how we pay for water/wastewater services in the future - July 8
- Peel Region using all avenues to reach vulnerable residents with vaccine - July 7
- Peel and Calgary face off in Second Dose Coast to Coast challenge - July 5
- Enjoy PAMA Kids Summer Staycation Days online! - June 30
- ‘Crushing COVID’ Youth Vaccination Clinic Coming to Peel Region - June 29
- Hockey Hub partnership in Region of Peel nears 50,000 doses delivered in the fight against COVID-19 variants - June 28
- Garbage tags required to dispose of excess garbage - June 28
- Region of Peel launches Real Peel, Real Voices campaign - June 24
- Canada Day Holiday Service Hours at the Region of Peel - June 23
- Adults 18 years and older to receive Moderna only due to province-wide Pfizer shipment delay - June 19
- Region of Peel and Uber Canada partner to provide 3,000 rides to vaccine clinics - June 17
- Public health units, private organizations, collaborate in the fight against COVID-19 variants in Peel region by setting a vaccination record - June 12
- Early second doses for more Peel residents best defense against rising Delta variant - June 4
- Peel Region revises Section 22 Order for businesses - June 3
- Region of Peel Pride Celebrations - June 3
- Premier Ford thanks volunteers and organizations for establishing Hockey Hub vaccination centre in Region of Peel - June 3
- COVID-19 vaccine school pop-up clinics open for youth 12 and older in Peel Region - June 2
- Discover the joy of biking during Bike Month - May 31
- Garbage exemption period is suspended across Peel - May 31
- Region of Peel achieves milestone of 1 million vaccine doses administered - May 25
- All individuals 12 years or older who live, work, or attend school in Peel can now book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at select clinics - May 19
- Take care in the heat, hot weather on the way - May 19
- All individuals 16 years or older who live, work, or attend school in Peel can now book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at select clinics - May 18
- Victoria Day Holiday Service Hours at the Region of Peel - May 17
- New vaccine clinic options for Peel residents - May 13
- Region of Peel employee passes away due to COVID-19 - May 12
- Partnership to establish one of Canada’s largest Public Health vaccination centers in Peel Region - May 12
- New COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Black, African and Caribbean residents - May 11
- ‘Doses After Dark’ 32-hour vaccination clinic coming to Peel Region - May 10
- Peel launching largest vaccine week to date - May 7
- Join PAMA online for Museum Month this May - May 6
- All Peel residents 18+ can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning May 6 - May 5
- Additional workplace hotspot vaccination clinics coming to Peel - May 5
- Vaccine stand-by list is now available - May 3
- Peel residents 18 and over in hot spot postal codes can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning May 3 - May 2
- More vaccine clinics set to open in Peel hot spot communities - April 27
- Peel residents 45 and over within select postal codes can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning April 27 - April 27
- Workplace hotspot vaccination clinics begin in Peel - April 26
- Seasonal operating hours begin at three Community Recycling Centres - April 26
- Slow down and stay focused to save lives for National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 26
- Peel Public Health issues first closures under updated Section 22 Order - April 23
- Region of Peel Expands Hours and Makes Improvements at COVID Vaccination Sites - April 23
- Hot spot vaccine clinics in workplaces and the community expanding access in Peel - April 22
- Peel introduces expedited workplace closures to stop spread of variants and protect workers and our community - April 20
- Peel Pride celebrations move to June - April 19
- Temporary changes to garbage collection in Peel from May 3 to June 25 - April 19
- Breaking down transportation barriers in Peel New shuttle service helps connect residents with vaccines as part of Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) - April 16
- COVID Vaccination Appointments available for Educators - April 12
- Region of Peel’s vaccination efforts sees record setting numbers - April 11
- Peel residents 50 and over within select postal codes can book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning April 9 - April 9
- Region of Peel announces Gary Kent as CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services - April 6
- Peel’s newest COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens in Brampton - April 5
- Peel Public Health issues Section 22 Order to close all Peel schools - April 5
- Peel residents 60 and over will be able to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning April 2 - April 1
- Peel offers curbside battery collection this spring - April 1
- Peel residents 65 and over can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments at select vaccine clinics - March 31
- Stay Positive and Celebrate this April with PAMA! - March 31
- Peel residents 70 and over can now book their vaccine appointments - March 28
- Good Friday holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - March 25
- Peel’s Community Mass Vaccination Plan (MVP) hits milestone of 100,000 vaccine doses administered - March 22
- Residential rat control subsidy pilot program now available in Peel - March 22
- Same-day COVID-19 vaccination appointments for residents 75 and older available today at six clinics in Peel - March 22
- Peel residents 75 and over can now book vaccine appointments - March 20
- More vaccine appointment options are available for seniors 80+ - March 18
- Indigenous adults in Peel invited to receive COVID-19 vaccines - March 15
- Peel CAO speaks out on escalating harassment - March 15
- Peel Public Health orders Amazon Canada to close all shifts at Brampton facility and have workers self-isolate for 14 days - March 12
- Region of Peel recognizes Day of Mourning - March 11
- Region of Peel partners with The International Centre and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to open large scale COVID-19 vaccination centre - March 8
- New funding for Peel Community Paramedics a major step in the right direction for comprehensive senior care - March 4
- Celebrate International Women’s Day with PAMA this March! - March 3
- Peel Region makes updates to Section 22 Order for Businesses - March 2
- Region of Peel announces Kealy Dedman as Commissioner of Public Works - March 2
- Yard waste collection begins the week of March 8 across the Region - March 1
- Update on who can get the vaccine and how to register in Peel - March 1
- Update on COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and clinic locations in Peel - February 25
- Region of Peel receives UN designation - February 16
- Urgent on-site testing initiated at Mississauga condo to control B.1.351 - February 14
- Ramping up preparations for COVID-19 vaccine roll-out - February 11
- Region of Peel’s 2021 Budget approved by Council - February 11
- Transform your home into a Virtual Escape Room this Family Day weekend with PAMA - February 10
- Family Day holiday service hours at the Region of Peel - February 9
- Region of Peel announces Julie Pittini as Acting Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer - February 5
- Celebrate Black History Month with PAMA this February - February 3
- Peel Public Health reports first B.1.351 variant case of COVID-19 in Peel, also first in Ontario - February 1
- Garbage tags now available online - February 1
- Sick pay benefits now: help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Peel - January 28
- Winter garbage exemption period is suspended across Peel Region - January 18
- New and voluntary COVID-19 isolation centres open closer to home - January 15
- Peel’s Community Mass Vaccination Plan is underway - January 14
- Garbage tag sales resume across Peel Region - January 14
- Region of Peel's Proposed 2021 Budget now available - January 14
- Protecting the health of front-line workers remains top priority in workplace outbreaks - January 8