News release: September 23, 2022
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation service hours at the Region of Peel
Brampton, ON - (Sep. 23, 2022) – Region of Peel offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 30, 2022.
The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Monday, October 3, 2022:
- Access Peel Counters (by appointment only)
- Dental Services Contact Centre
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Family Health Call Centre
- Healthy Sexuality Clinic
- Needle Exchange Program – Mobile Van
- Ontario Works in Peel
- Peel Living Office
Vaccination Clinics
Vaccination clinics continue to be open. To book your appointment, visit: COVID-19 vaccine.
Human Services
Early Years and Child Care Services
Child Care Subsidy units will be closed on Friday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and will reopen on Monday, October 3.
Ontario Works in Peel
Ontario Works will be closed on Friday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and will reopen on Monday, October 3.
Emergency shelter, food, medication, or personal supportFor urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.
Peel Living Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
All trips for Friday, September 30 must be booked by 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 29.
On Friday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
- No flexible trips will be accommodated on this day.
- The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments or feedback.
If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.
Public TransitVisit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
Waste collection will not be affected on Friday, September 30. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders. All Community Recycling Centres are closed Friday, September 30 and return to their regular schedules on Saturday, October 1.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) has re-opened its Art Gallery and Courthouse with free admission. They will be closed on Friday, September 30 but will reopen on Saturday, October 1. Learn more.
Media contact
Emma Iscaro
Communication Coordinator
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
