BRAMPTON, ON (September 18, 2023), – Peel's Mass Vaccination Program (MVP), which delivered 3.7 million COVID-19 vaccines, was shortlisted for an Award in Public Administration Excellence for Innovation at the recent Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) conference in Ottawa. IPAC is Canada's leading professional organization supporting excellence in the country's public sector. The IPAC Award for Innovation…, Doses After Dark, all-night event clinics that set records for the number of vaccines administered in a single day. Being shortlisted for this award is a significant accomplishment that recognizes the impact of MVP. More importantly, it acknowledges the contributions of all MVP staff in serving Peel residents, including our most vulnerable, using innovative approaches that helped deliver COVID-19 vaccines to Peel…, Media contact, Jason Ritchie Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 18, 2023), – Peel Region invites members of the media and interested parties to attend the grand opening of the Brampton Food Hub. The Brampton Food Hub is a collective of long-standing non-profit food and social services agencies in Brampton that came together to work collaboratively to fight hunger and food insecurity., Event Details, Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023 Time: 11:30AM - 2:00 PM Location: 241 Clarence Street, Unit 5 Attendees will include Patrick Brown - Mayor of Brampton, Sean Baird - Commissioner of Human Services at Peel Region, Rowena Santos - Regional Councillor, Martin Medeiros - Regional Councillor, and Annie Bynoe - Brampton Food Hub Lead. For interviews with Sean Baird, please contact Alessandra DiCosola…, Media contact, Alessandra DiCosola Communication Coordinator Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 14, 2023), – Today, Peel Region updated Regional Council on how it has been onboarding the Transition Board in a report,, Bill 112 - Update September 2023, . The Transition Board was appointed on July 5, 2023, by the provincial government to provide recommendations to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on a range of restructuring matters related to the dissolution of Peel. Peel developed a comprehensive onboarding package with several key documents for the Transition Board to help them gain a deeper understanding of Peel's critical…, Background facts on Peel:, 1.5M people - Peel's population, which is larger than six of Canada's provinces. 1 in 10 Ontarians live in Peel. 69 per cent of residents identify with a racialized group, the highest in the GTA. Second largest water and wastewater system in Ontario and fourth largest in Canada. 30 per cent utility rates than other GTA municipalities. Third largest community housing provider in Ontario. 21 per…, Quotations, We thank the Transition Board for their time and for giving staff an opportunity to share the facts and data about Peel. We remain committed to working with the Transition Board, the provincial government and Peel’s many other stakeholders to inform recommendations, while ensuring the continuity of essential services to Peel’s 1.5 million residents. Nando Iannicca, CEO, Regional Chair, Peel…, Media contact, Tatiana Marmora Manager, Corporate Communications Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 14, 2023), – Peel is proud to welcome people seeking safety in Canada. Recently, Peel Region has seen a sharp increase in the number of asylum claimants needing emergency shelter, far surpassing historical norms. While Peel has mobilized to provide temporary, emergency shelter to asylum claimants, this has caused further financial and operational strain on Peel's emergency shelter system, which is currently…, 260%, occupancy capacity. As a service manager, Peel Region oversees the affordable housing and homelessness support system. This includes owning and running temporary, emergency shelters and overflow sites that offer reprieve from crises and precarious housing situations to specific populations (i.e., families, youth, singles, domestic violence survivors). Peel's emergency shelters have long been used…, 701 asylum claimants, are temporarily residing in Peel's emergency shelters, accounting for, 58%, of its shelter population. The costs of Peel's response have amounted to approximately $2.5M per month - and approximately $15M for 2023. In July 2023, the federal government announced $212 million of additional funding through their Interim Housing Assistance Program (IHAP) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The City of Toronto was allocated $97 million of this funding. Immigration, Refugees and…, Quotations, We must be nimble in the face of global issues that impact our service delivery. We continue to rely on the expertise and dedication of our staff and community partners to help residents get and keep affordable housing. This collaborative spirit will also help us design a sustainable response to a growing number of asylum claimants needing emergency shelter in Peel, a response we can implement…, Media contact, Stewart Lazarus Communications Advisor, Housing Services Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 14, 2023), - Peel Region is extending the closure of Coleraine Drive from Mayfield Road to Regional Road 50 (Hwy 50) until November 2023. The closure is needed to continue the work to install new watermains and rehabilitate the existing sanitary sewer system on Coleraine Drive. The southbound lane of Coleraine Drive will be fully closed. Residents and business owners within the closed portion of Coleraine…, Media contact, Maria Andersen Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 13, 2023), - This fall Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) presents a unique immersive art experience with the exhibition, In her Garden, , an epic narrative of humanity's path from happy beginnings to eventual environmental devastation. This exhibition pairs Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour with Montreal-based artist Jannick Deslauriers. PAMA's new outdoor art installation from Niagara region's artists Dillon Douglas and Chris Louis continue with the theme of looking at humanity’s journey on earth, combining their painterly…, Paradise Lost, where a vibrant earth turns into a wasteland. Seize the opportunity to meet all the artists at the Opening Reception for our Fall Exhibitions scheduled for Friday, September 29, 7 - 9 p.m., In Her Garden, : Amanda McCavour and Jannick Deslauriers, Sept. 30, 2023 - February 20, 2024, This exhibition brings together the delicate, sculptural installations of Toronto-based artist Amanda McCavour and Montreal-based artist Jannick Deslauriers. Each, through her own feminine lens, imagines a hybrid of quasi-real and quasi-fantastical realms of existence. Using only thread in her stitched drawings of flowers, McCavour crafts a Floating Garden sprouting from above and suspended in…, Paradise Lost, : Dillon Douglas and Chris Louis, Sept. 27, 2023 - March 10, 2024, Niagara region’s artists Dillon Douglas and Chris Louis combine their painterly imagery in, Paradise Lost, , a tryptic digital composition (across three outdoor banners) where a healthy, verdant planet Earth turns into a wasteland. Packed with repetitive and overlapping motifs, both comical and strange, Douglas and Louis take us on a humbling journey of human failure (on a monumental scale) to caution us of a bleak future of our own making., Fall Exhibitions Opening Reception , Sept. 29, 7 - 9 p.m., You're invited to the opening reception of our must-see exhibitions,, In Her Garden: Amanda McCavour and Jannick Deslauriers and Paradise Lost: Dillon Douglas and Chris Louis, . Meet the artists, enjoy food and refreshments, and immerse yourself in art. Free event, but donations are welcomed. RSVP to PAMAeventRSVP@peelregion.ca by Sept. 21, 2023., Unique Workshops Inspired by, In Her Garden, Terrarium Workshop with Alexscapes | Oct. 1, 2 - 3:45 p.m. Gothic Block Print Workshop | Oct. 29, 1:30 - 4 p.m. Silk Screening Workshop with Brampton Library and local artist Aditi Ganeev Sangwan | Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Connections Art and Book Club with Brampton Library | Nov. 23, 7 - 8:30 p.m. PAMA Kids PA Day Workshop : Soft Sculpture with artist Amanda McCavour (Ages 6-12) | Nov. 24, 10 a.…, Prices vary, check our, event calendar, for all the details and reserve your spot today!, In Her Garden exhibition, Amanda and Jannick are two remarkable and successful artists in their own right. Bringing them together for this exhibition highlights the breathtaking installation work that they are making using traditional female-based textile craft. When you leave the exhibition, you will hopefully consider the world we live in and what role we play to ensure its continuous health or its eventual destruction…, 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, PAMA Tel: 416-312-3425
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BRAMPTON, ON (September 9, 2023), – Peel Region announces John Zingaro as Director of Legal Services & Deputy Regional Solicitor in a permanent capacity. In this role, John will provide leadership and direction to the Legal Services team to ensure the delivery of high-quality strategic and legal advice to Peel. John has over 20 years of experience in municipal legal services. He began his career at Peel in 2020, having…, Media contact, Tatiana Marmora Manager, Corporate Communications Peel Region
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Brampton, ON (September 5, 2023), - Peel Region’s fall garbage exemption period is from September 11 to 22, 2023. During a garbage exemption period: There is no maximum amount of acceptable garbage you can put on the curb. Garbage bag tags are not required. Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day. To find your garbage exemption day: Check your collection calendar . Sign…, Media contact, David Martino Communications Coordinator Peel Region
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Brampton, ON (September 1, 2023), – Peel Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2023 in a Mississauga resident. WNV is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people who contract the disease will show no symptoms, some will experience mild flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, body ache, a mild rash, and swollen lymph glands. In rare cases, persons…, Media contact, Alysha Archibald Communication Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (August 30, 2023), - Beat back-to-school stress and create with Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) with our many free and affordable opportunities this month for students and families to enjoy! Participate in printmaking workshops, Culture Days activities, and behind-the-scenes tours during Doors Open Brampton on Sept. 9 and more!, Free Events, Activities and Workshops, Doors Open Brampton, Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Doors Open returns to Brampton! This initiative invites the public to explore buildings and sites free of charge. Visit PAMA on this free day and enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of the Peel County Jail, archives, museum vault and more., Schedule:, Archives Vault Tours:, 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., See the archive vault and records in the collection, . Limited to 10 people per group and will last approximately 20 - 30 minutes. Please sign up at the Museum front desk. The reading room will also be open for drop-in visits from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Museum Vault and Workroom Tours:, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Learn about the museum collection and the rehousing project, see the new shelving and a selection of artifacts., Limited to 10 people per group and will last approximately 20 - 30 minutes. Please sign up at the Museum front desk, ., Jail Tours:, 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Discover more about the Peel County Jail., Stick around after the tour and complete a survey for your chance to win a prize valued at $250!, Art Gallery Collection on Spotlight:, 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Learn about the process behind art making with pieces from the Art Gallery collection including the plaster molds and wax models from Augustin Filipovic's practice., Resin Workshop with Brampton Library at PAMA, Saturday, Sept. 16, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Make a Resin bookmark with local artists and entrepreneurs, Camille and Tash, from SheXArt . In this workshop, learn all you need to know to get started with simple resin projects. Camille and Tash will cover preparation, design, materials needed, proper handling, curing, and final touches in the resin making process. All skill levels are welcome. This free…, En Plein Air Sketching Tour with BAO and PAMA, Saturday, Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Join the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) during Culture Days for a tour of the exhibition Yours to Discover: Sights/Sites of Peel Region. Be inspired by the sense of place that is uniquely Peel before we take it outside for a sketching tour en plein air. A French term, 'en plein air' is the process of creating artwork outside. Registration is…, Hammered Leaf and Flower Prints Activity, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., Discover something new during Culture Days! Drop-in and learn how to make a print using leaves, flowers and hammers. This drop-in is free for Culture Days. Donations welcome. Guardians must accompany children., Affordable Activities and Workshops, DIY Studio Time, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Explore exhibitions and connect over self-guided art projects that inspire creativity. Do-it-yourself studio time activities change every month. September's activity: Discover the rich landscapes of Peel and capture the vibrant hues of fall foliage. Recommended for ages 5 and up, guardians must accompany children. This drop-in is included in general admission. Members are free., Exploratory Printmaking Workshop, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Explore various printmaking techniques in this unique workshop. You’ll have the opportunity to make cyanotype sun prints and monoprints using gel printing plates. You will then apply what you learn to personalize your own tote bag. Recommended for ages 16+, and guardians must accompany children. Space is limited, and registration is required. Public: $15 +HST, Members: $12.75 +HST, Media contact, Erin Fernandes Marketing Specialist Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Tel: 416-312-3425
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