, BRAMPTON, ON (Nov. 23, 2023) –, Peel Region announces David Sutton as Treasurer and Director of Corporate Finance. David will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, Davinder Valeri . In this role, David will lead a team to maximize the value of financial planning with a fixed control on long term financial strategic viewpoints and execution for Peel Region. David joins Peel Region…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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, BRAMPTON, ON (November 17, 2023), – Peel Region announces Gary Wilde as Director of IT Solutions. In this role, he will be the Director leading the Technology Solutions Division. Gary will report directly to the Chief Information Officer, Peter Parsan . Gary has been with Peel Region since 2003, first as a Project Manager, then as Manager of Energy Projects in Real Property Asset Management. Prior to joining IT in 2011, Gary was…, Media contact, Clorinda Pagliari Communications Specialist Region of Peel
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 17, 2023), - Yesterday at Regional Council, the 2024 Corporate Budget Overview was presented, along with the Peel Regional Police Budget. The 2024 Corporate Budget Overview highlighted some of the challenges Peel is facing as a growing community with increased service demands. Ongoing challenges include heightened inflation, aging infrastructure, the climate emergency and changing legislation. The proposed…, Next steps and more information, Nov. 23, 2023: Presentations for Regionally Controlled Services. Nov. 30, 2023: Presentations for Regionally Financed External Organizations including Credit Valley Conservation Authority and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The Regional Council Budget meeting(s) are open to the public and residents may attend. The meeting will also be live streamed on peelregion.ca. The proposed 2024…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 16, 2023), - Peel Region remains committed to delivering services that are effective and efficient. The Region's Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) delivers improved service outcomes that provide value for tax dollars and contribute to advancing Peel’s Strategic Plan and vision of, Community for Life, . In 2023, a total of 31 CIP initiatives were completed by Peel, with $939,000 in cost savings and $3.32 million in cost avoidance achieved. Cost savings from these initiatives also contributed to the achievement of Peel’s annual savings targets. Some of the notable initiatives include: Reducing energy use on peak demand days at Water and Wastewater facilities and working in partnership with the…, Media contact, Clorinda Pagliari Communications Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 15, 2023), - Regional Council discussions of Peel’s 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets begin tomorrow morning. The meeting will commence with the Regional Budget Corporate Overview presentation at 9:30 a.m., followed by the presentation for Peel Regional Police. On Nov. 23, the Regional Council budget meeting will continue with presentations for nine Regionally Controlled Services: Housing Support, Water…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 8, 2023), - Many residents will be lighting fireworks to celebrate the Diwali festival this weekend. Follow these guidelines to safely dispose of used fireworks: Place used or extinguished sparklers and fireworks in a bucket of water immediately after use. Soak them overnight. Drain the water and put the used sparklers or fireworks in the garbage. Fireworks are only accepted in the garbage when the above…, Media contact, Sangeeta Sundaresan Communication Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 8, 2023), - Join Nadya Kwandibens for an exciting talk, part of the PAMA Talks series, on Saturday, November 18 from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA). Kwandibens, who is an indigenous portrait photographer, will talk about her work on the exhibition Red Chair Sessions currently on display at PAMA and how it was created. This talk is included with general admission. Members are…, Nadya Kwandibens: The Red Chair Sessions, On now to February 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…, 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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BRAMPTON, ON (November 2, 2023), - Peel Region’s proposed 2024 Budget is now available at peelregion.ca/budget . Regional Council discussions of the Operating and Capital Budgets begin on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 9:30 am. The development of Peel's 2024 Budget was guided by the Strategic Plan and the community priorities recommended for consideration prior to the budget. The proposed 2024 Budget includes investments of $5.9 billion,…, Additional Resources, The 2024 Budget deliberations will begin with the Regional Budget Corporate Overview presentation on Thurs., Nov. 16 at 9:30 am The Regional Council Budget meetings are open to the public and residents may attend The meetings will also be live streamed at peelregion.ca/council/video Anyone wishing to make representation to Regional Council should email their submission or request to delegate to…, Media contact, Genevieve Ricciardella Communications Specialist Peel Region
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BRAMPTON, ON (November 1, 2023), - This November, at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) join us for a full schedule of exhibitions and as we honour Remembrance Day with an event in partnership with the Hindu Heritage Foundation Canada. Learn something new at our many exciting, unique workshops centred around silk screening, embroidered botany and soft sculpture., Honouring Remembrance Day, PAMA Talks: The Hindu Journey in Canada and The World Wars, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1 – 4 p.m. Join PAMA and the Hindu Heritage Foundation Canada for an afternoon celebrating the history of the Hindu community in Canada, from the Komagata Maru to present-day. We will explore the legal and social challenges the Hindu community faced in its early stages, their emergence as an integral part of the community and contributions in WW1 and WWII. Cost: Included in…, Exciting Unique Workshops, Silk Screen Workshop with Brampton Library (13+), Thursday, Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:45 p.m. Cost: Free Registration is required ., Connections Art and Book Club, Thursday, Nov. 23, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Registration is required ., PA Day Camp: Soft Sculpture Workshop with artist Amanda McCavour, (Ideal for ages 6-12 years) Friday, Nov. 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $73/child, $62.05/child for members. This is a drop-off day camp program. Registration is required ., Embroidered Botany Workshop with Amanda McCavour, (adult) Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: $85 +HST, $72.25 +HST for members Registration is required ., Watercolour Botanical Cards Workshop, (18+) Saturday, Dec. 2, 2 - 4 p.m. Cost: $15+HST, $12.75+HST for members. Registration is required ., A full slate of exhibitions on now – explore today!, Yours to Discover: Sites/Sights of Peel Region Iron Willed: Women in STEM Nadya Kwandibens: The Red Chair Sessions Beyond the Bars: The History of the Peel County Jail This is How We Do It: Creating Museum Exhibitions Our Voices, Our Journeys Between the Clouds and the Stars: Innovations in Aerospace In Her Garden: Amanda McCavour and Jannick Deslauriers Sedna: Inuit Goddess of the Sea Paradise…, 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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BRAMPTON, ON (October 30, 2023), - Every 10 days, someone in Peel region uses a registered AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to help a cardiac arrest victim. Around 70% of the time, the victim survives. This high survival rate is exactly what Peel Regional Paramedic Services envisioned when it started its Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program 9 years ago. Since 2014, it has been placing hundreds of life-saving devices…, Additional information, Peel Regional Paramedic Services has placed more than 600 AEDs in public places for anyone to use. Look for them in places such as libraries, community centres and swimming pools. Most cardiac arrests take place within 250 metres of an AED. There are more than 1800 AEDs registered in Peel Region’s AED registry. If you register your AED and it ends up being used, Peel Regional Paramedic Services…, Defibrillator Registration and Public Access Act, , making AED registration mandatory. The Bill has not been enacted yet. For more information about Peel Regional Paramedic Services' PAD program, visit www.peelregion.ca/paramedics/public-access-defibrillator-program/your-pad-program or email PADProgram@peelregion.ca, Media contact, Monica Misra-Lui Communications Specialist Peel Region
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