BRAMPTON, ON (October 5), - Peel is offering residents free confidential paper shredding at three Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) on the following dates: October 14 - Fewster CRC October 21 - Bolton CRC October 28 - Heart Lake CRC Paper shredding on these dates will be available during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can bring unbound paper documents such as taxes, bills, income statements…, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communication Specialist Region of Peel
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, BRAMPTON, ON (October 4), – Peel Region is proud to announce that seven Peel paramedics have been selected to receive the 2023 Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. This award is presented to paramedics who have provided at least 20 years of exemplary service, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. At least 10 of the years of service must have been on duty in the field,…
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Brampton, ON. (October 4, 2023), - Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday on Monday, October 9, 2023., The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, 2023: , Access Peel counters (by appointment only) Dental Services Contact Centre Early Years and Child Care Services Family Health Call Centre Healthy Sexuality Clinics Harm Reduction Program - Mobile Van Ontario Works in Peel Housing Services, Client Services, Vaccination Clinics , There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics open on Monday, October 9., Peel Works Harm Reduction Services , The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 9, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10. , Early Years and Child Care Services, Child Care Subsidy units will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10., Ontario Works in Peel, Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10., Emergency shelter, food or personal support, For 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, To travel on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 8. On Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving): Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip. Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided. All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips. TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The…, Public Transit, Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules., Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, There will be no waste collection on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day). Waste will be collected one day later that week. All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Monday, October 9, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders., Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), Will be closed on Monday, October 9 (Thanksgiving Day) and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10., Media contact, Lindsay Smith Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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, BRAMPTON, ON (October 3, 2023), - The Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET) is a proud recipient of a Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award for 2024 https://www.clean50.com that recognizes accelerated collaboration towards a job-rich, cleaner, healthier, innovation based low-carbon economy supporting all Canadians. Project leaders from The Centre for Community Energy Transformation were amongst the 140 past and…, About The Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), CCET is a community-based not-for-profit organization that will accelerate sustainable energy transformation, working collaboratively with partner municipalities in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, and Peel Region. Born as a Brampton-based idea and with support from Sheridan College, Peel Region, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon, CCET has evolved into a region-wide organization…, About Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award, Canada's Clean50 Top Project Awards are amongst the awards announced annually by Delta Management Group and the Canada's Clean50 organization, to recognize the best sustainability oriented projects completed in Canada over the prior two years. Projects are chosen based on a five "I"s criteria: Impactful, Innovative, Inspiring, Informative and readily Imitated. The Top Project of the year is then…, About Delta Management Group / Canada's Clean50, Leading sustainability and clean tech, search firm Delta Management Group was founded in 2011 and remains the steward of the, Canada's Clean50 awards, . The awards were created to annually identify, recognize and connect 50 sustainability leaders, 10-20 Emerging Leaders and Top Projects from every sector of Canadian endeavor. The firm also annually convenes the Clean50 Summit, in order to facilitate understanding, collaboration and innovation in the fight to keep human caused climate impacts below 1.5 degrees. As a member of the core project…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (October 3, 2023), - Get your batteries ready for pickup! Peel Region will be collecting single-use and rechargeable batteries at the curb starting October 16. Find out your battery pickup day by checking your waste collection calendar . Here's how to prepare and set out your batteries for collection: Put your used single-use and rechargeable batteries in a transparent, sealed bag. Tape the ends of all rechargeable…, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 27, 2023), - Peel Region will be temporary closing South Sheridan Way from Southdown Road to Indian Road starting the week of October 2, 2023, to replace a watermain. As a major east-west arterial road in Mississauga, the road closure will increase travel times. Motorists should consider alternate routes. The replacement is expected to be completed into the winter 2024. Average construction noise is…, Media contact, Kieran Scott Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 26, 2023), - S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed Peel Region's AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook. This is the highest rating a municipal or regional government can receive. Peel Region has held a AAA credit rating continuously with S&P since 2002. Peel Region's AAA credit rating is based on our strong governance framework and prudent financial management practices. This rating reflects…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Special
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Brampton, ON. (September 25, 2023), – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, October 2., The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3, 2023: , Access Peel counters (by appointment only) Dental Services Contact Centre Early Years and Child Care Services Family Health Call Centre Healthy Sexuality Clinics Harm Reduction Program - Mobile Van Ontario Works in Peel Peel Living Office Housing Services, Client Services, Vaccination Clinics , There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on Monday, October 2., Peel Works Harm Reduction Services , The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3., Early Years and Child Care Services, Child Care Subsidy will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3., Ontario Works in Peel, Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3., Emergency shelter, food or personal support, For 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, To travel on Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 1. On Monday, October 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation): Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip. Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided. All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips. TransHelp will operate…, Public Transit, Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules., Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon, There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Saturday, September 30 and will reopen on Sunday October 1, with the exception of Caledon CRC (reopening on Monday, October 2) and Bolton CRC (reopening on Tuesday, October 3). Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign…, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA), If you are looking for a way to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, consider visiting PAMA with free admission and experience the, Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools, exhibition. PAMA will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2. Learn more ., Media contact, Justin Maharaj Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 21, 2023), – In response to the pressing issue of food insecurity and inspired by the shared vision of the Peel Community Collaborative (PCC), six non-profit agencies are proud to announce the collaborative establishment of the Brampton Food Hub. This ground-breaking initiative brings together All Peoples Church, Basket Brigade Canada, Bethel Outreach Community Services, Free for All Foundation, Punjabi…, Alarming statistics, The urgency of addressing food insecurity in Peel Region is underscored by recent statistics from Statistics Canada. It was reported that 111,925 residents, constituting 8 per cent of the population, live in poverty in Peel, including 28,680 children between the ages of 0-17, accounting for 10 per cent of this vulnerable group. Furthermore, the 11.4 per cent increase in food prices year over year…, Awareness matters, The launch of the Brampton Food Hub increases the awareness and understanding of the needs of vulnerable communities in Brampton. It will foster shared responsibility and collaborative responses across various sectors and levels of government to address local food security needs effectively. It will also promote awareness of the social and health impacts of food insecurity and the importance of…, Distinguished guest speakers, The Brampton Food Hub launch event featured notable guest speakers who share a commitment to combatting food insecurity, including: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Sean Baird, Commissioner of Human Services, Peel Region Regional Councillor Rowena Santos Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros Regional Councillor Michael Palleschi Carolyn Stewart, CEO FeedOntario Elder Cat Criger Annie Bynoe, Brampton…, Media contact, Alessandra DiCosola Communications Coordinator Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 20, 2023), - If you are looking for a way to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, visit the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) and experience the, Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools, exhibition. PAMA is offering free admission to visitors on Saturday Sept. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. PAMA will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2. The Red Chair Sessions, a photography exhibition that places importance on the acknowledgement and reclamation of Indigenous lands and the revitalization of Indigenous languages by Toronto's Photo Laureate Nadya Kwandibens will follow and open on October 21., Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools, On now - Oct. 1, 2023, This exhibition, which is in partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) , focuses on the Residential School System and its enduring impacts on Survivors, their descendants, and society as a whole. The LHF is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization whose goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing intergenerational impacts of the Residential School…, Nadya Kwadibens: The Red Chair Sessions, Oct. 21, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2024, The Red Chair Sessions is an ongoing open-call portraiture series that places importance on the acknowledgement and reclamation of Indigenous lands and the revitalization of Indigenous languages. This series ultimately disrupts colonial narratives, centres Indigenous Peoples who have been here since time immemorial and reminds us that we are all guests on Indigenous land. Nadya Kwandibens is…, #hopeandhealingcanada Art Installation, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Do not miss this art installation in PAMA's art gallery atrium created on June 1, 2023, by Métis artist, Tracey-Mae Chambers, . This art installation is part of Chambers' #hopeandhealingcanada tour. She has created over 100 installations at residential school historic sites, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. The installations are constructed with red wool, silk and cotton yarn. Red is the colour of blood. Red is a slur against Indigenous people. Red is the colour of passion and anger, danger and power,…, About PAMA, PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel region's culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers a variety of workshops and programs for all ages, families and adults. With so many different programs to choose from, PAMA has something for everyone. Operated…, Media contact, Erin Fernandes Marketing Specialist Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Tel: 416-312-3425
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